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These resources include the latest happenings in science and ways to integrate them into your teaching.
Updated on May 12, 09
Created on Apr 28, 09
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This blog post discusses how many bacteria can be found on your hands and that there are differences in men and women. In addition, ideas for integrating these ideas into middle school science classrooms are provided.
Did it sneak up on you again this year? Kidding aside, Richter Scale Day is April 26, the birthday of Charles Richter (1900-1985), inventor of the Richter scale. Most middle school science curricula include earth science studies in plate tectonics and its related phenomena, including earthquakes. Catastrophic events, such as the recent Italian earthquake, provide teachable moments. What better time to integrate a study of the Richter scale technology with science content?
How much thought have you given to the environmental impact of your summer vacation plans and those of everyone else you’ll meet there? What kind of carbon emissions are you emitting as you jet to your destination? What about that four-wheel drive vehicle you’ll rent? And the convenience meals with their excess packaging you’ll eat a greater proportion of?
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Forensic science is always interesting to students. The mystery and puzzle solving are hard to resist. Here’s a real case you can use to get students thinking scientifically while integrating knowledge of insect life cycles—a timely topic for spring.
5 items | 6 visits
These resources include the latest happenings in science and ways to integrate them into your teaching.
Updated on May 12, 09
Created on Apr 28, 09
Category: Schools & Education
URL: