Students need opportunities to experience the Nature of Science experiences that replicate the way scientists search for answers to scientific questions.
There is no one scientific method process used by every scientist.
The Scientific Method, as taught in schools, is a false process and a oversimplification of the way scientists actually work, along with missing the point [...]
Science fair projects are always popular in school. Science fairs are used to present science projects students have conducted to solve scientific problems.
These science fairs also give students a chance to share their findings about what they learned during their science investigation.
Using technology resources as a basis for a science fair project is one approach, [...]
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Everyday natural disasters occur somewhere in the world. Disasters are caused by flooding, hurricanes, typhoons, earthquakes, and more.
Students rarely have the ability to view the effects of natural disasters, except on TV.
However, there is one technology that is available for students to watch natural disasters occur or see the effects after they have occurred.
This technology [...]
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The science in your watershed website is provided by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) to assist teachers and students find scientific information about specific watersheds.
This information, coupled with observations and measurements made by the watershed groups, provides a powerful foundation for characterizing, assessing, analyzing, and maintaining the status and health of a watershed.
Science in [...]
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What is Compost? Compost is the decayed remains of organic materials.
Composting can be accomplished in the home by using a large heavy duty plastic trash can with the bottom cut open and with holes in the sides. Types and designs of composting bins vary based on the level of composting. The compost bin is typically placed in the back yard [...]