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Understanding the Periodic Table
Looking for inexpensive ways to help students understand and appreciate how much information the periodic table provides? In these 2 activities, students discover for themselves several trends associated with the elements on the periodic table. 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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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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Infographic - Lungs: How Gas Exchange Works
Gas exchange in the lungs can be a difficult topic to teach. Use this infographic to help your students grasp the process. 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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Human Body: Cardiovascular System Review
Review information about the cardiovascular system with this graphic organizer. View »
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Cardiovascular Diseases
In this activity, students differentiate normal and diseased cardiovascular anatomy and physiology. View »
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Human Body: Cardiovascular System
Teach the functions of the cardiovascular system with the help of this infographic. View »
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Human Body Systems
FREE resources for teaching your students about human body systems. 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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The Metric System
The metric system, or the International System of Units (SI), is the system of measurement most often used in the STEM disciplines (science, technology, engineering, and math). View »
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