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Branching Blood Vessels Lab Grade 11-TertiaryThis activity explores some of the factors that affect blood flow in branching vessels and is designed for AP Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, and Physics. The file includes background information for teachers in addition to the student activity packet. OBJECTIVES 1.... -
Chimpanzees, Genes, and Epigenetics - Changing Views of Inheritance Grade 6-Tertiary“It is imperative that we encourage our students to learn to critically evaluate scientific interpretations before accepting them.” Brand and Person argue that scientific discoveries are constantly being updated, so teachers should work from a... -
Clarifying Chemistry - What Is Motivating Grade 6-Grade 12Thoughts from a former chemistry teacher about unifying as a science department, as well as getting students excited about chemistry. Includes a basic experiment sure to catch students'attention. -
Classification of Living Things Unit Grade 6-Grade 12Designed for biology, life science, and ecology courses, this unit's contents include four lessons, a web quest, assessments, powerpoint files, and videos. The objectives are, "students will be able to: -Describe various methods of classification -Write... -
Is Your Science Laboratory Safe? Grade 9-LifelongThis article from the JAE special science issue examines science laboratory safety issues. Types of commonly occurring laboratory accidents include burns, injuries, and poisoning. Science instructors must continually stress safety guidelines, have a well stocked... -
NASA Sent Me to Space Camp - Alumnus Wins National Award for Mission to Make Science Fun Kindergarten-Grade 8Known for his hands-on approach, this science specialist makes sure his students know they are all capable scientists. A recent trip to space camp encouraged him to incorporate more problem-solving activities. -
Parables - A Synthesis of Thought Grade 8-LifelongKarlow explores how science can often be expressed through parables that are constructed after the manner of Christ. This paper was presented at the 1st Institute of Christian Teaching. -
Science Class -- No More Yucks! Grade 4-Grade 12This article from the JAE special science issue suggests that by using encouragement, creative thinking, and the wonders of science, teachers can make science one of the most rewarding school experiences. Suggestions for doing this are to be honest and trustworthy,... -
Using Literacy Support Strategies to Enhance Reading Comprehension in Science Grade 1-Grade 12“This article discusses methods for helping students understand—not just memorize—the scientific concepts presented in the textbook and reinforced by the activities.” Davidson and Overstreet note research that has found that “the...