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Tag Archives: watershed
Earth science
I totally agree with the editor of Science Scope this month, concerning the status of the earth sciences in many of our high schools. Many years ago when I was in high school, the science offerings started with biology, followed … Continue reading
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Tagged acid rain, carbon cycle, dinosaurs, Earth science, global warming, green, pollution, water, watershed, weather
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Community-based science
If you’re looking for ideas for authentic projects for Earth Day in April or for an end-of-the-year summary project, this issue has some great examples of getting students involved in community-based science. And SciLinks can provide ideas for additional activities … Continue reading
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Tagged community, Earth Day, environmental science, food webs, invasive species, online resources, photography, simple machines, technology, watershed
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Sunday morning
Sunday morning is a tough time for a presenter. Early departures, church services, brunch dates, last minute sightseeing/souvenir gathering, or too much Saturday evening make it difficult for some to attend sessions at this time. But those die-hards who made … Continue reading
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Tagged classroom strategies, Earth science, models, Philadelphia, pollution, technology, watershed, wetlands
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Community collaborations
At first when I saw this issue, I thought of community partnerships, in which students work with organizations outside of school. But I realized by reading the articles, that the activities and resources also apply to the communities of learners … Continue reading
Activities and investigations
This month’s Science Teacher is a collection of ideas from low-tech card sorts (a wonderful way to get students thinking) to high-tech investigations that take advantage of technology. The article “Fun with Ionic Compounds” was an enjoyable walk down memory … Continue reading