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Using the Concepts Associated with Providing Clean Drinking Water to Teach Science: An Interdisciplinary Approach
Introducing students to the issues associated with safe drinking water is a great real-world, interdisciplinary way to teach science. View »
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Hydroponics
Using a nutrient-rich water solution and a unique, time-tested approach, you can successfully grow plants with no soil. In a hydroponic system, water does the work. Find out more about this fascinating method and the advantages that make it both appealing and effective. View »
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Infographic: What Is the Electromagnetic Spectrum?
You’re probably more familiar with the electromagnetic spectrum than you realize. In fact, you encounter it regularly every day. View »
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Examples to Use When Teaching About Selection and Evolution: Fox Domestication and Poison Resistance in Rodents
To make abstract science concepts more concrete, teachers often use real-life examples. But even classic examples can lose their appeal. Refresh your lessons on evolution and selection with 2 less well known examples. View »
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Snakeheads Invade the United States
Teach your students about the challenges nonnative species pose by focusing on a current example, the northern snakehead fish. Native to China, Russia, and Korea, this fish has established breeding populations in several states. Find out how this might have happened and what scientists are doing about it. View »
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Using Interactive Case Studies to Meet the New Science Standards
Learn about the benefits of using Interactive Case Studies to teach science concepts View »
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Having Friends Over for Lunch: The Mutualism of Paramecium bursaria and Endosymbiotic Algae
When you teach symbiosis and endosymbiotic theory, consider using Paramecium bursaria, a protist that forms a mutualistic relationship with algae. View »
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Getting a Handle on Variation of Traits
This article is designed to help students and teachers think about the nature of various determinants underlying biological variation. View »
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What Goes On Inside a Spectrophotometer?
A spectrophotometer measures the amount of light absorbed or transmitted as it passes through a sample, such as a solution containing food dye. Use this article to cover the basics of how a spectrophotometer works. View »
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Bioluminescence Explained
Learn how bioluminescent organisms produce light, and explore the evolution behind this fascinating concept of biology. It’s more brilliant than you think . . . View »
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Teaching About the Human Body Systems
Are you ready to enhance your body systems curricula? Check out our free resources for teaching body systems. Pair them with models, dissection specimens and supplies, safety equipment, and more. View »
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