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The art and science of Gyotaku: there's Somethin' Fishy Goin' on here ...(Cover story)(Report)

Mar 22, 2008; Baggett, Paige V. ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Art is born of the observation and investigation of nature."--Cicero; Roman author, orator, and politician (106 BC-43 BC) Abstract. Because of the emphasis on high-stakes testing, art has often become a neglected subject. Research indicates ...

Facilitating designs: for inquiry with the four-question strategy.(Report)

Mar 22, 2008; Barrow, Lloyd H. ... Abstract. Inquiry is a goal of science education reform. Middle school science teachers and their students can develop understanding of inquiry by using an experimental design format. Facilitating this format with the four-question strategy helps students to design their investigations. An ...

Overcoming student misconceptions about photosynthesis: a model--and inquiry-based approach using aquatic plants.(Report)

Mar 22, 2008; Ray, Andrew M. ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Abstract. Even though photosynthesis is an obligatory part of the science curriculum, research has shown that students often have a poor understanding of it. The authors advocate that classroom coverage of the topic of photosynthesis should include not ...

Science rocks! A performance assessment for earth science.(Report)

Mar 22, 2008; Waters, Melia ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Abstract. This article presents an activity in which students pool their knowledge and creativity to make a song presenting what they have learned in a unit on the rock cycle. This highly motivating, integrated performance assessment incorporates multiple ...

Liquid motion lamp: a learning-cycle approach to solubility.

Mar 22, 2008; Brown, Sherri L. ... Abstract. The abstract concepts of density and solubility are often difficult for middle-grade students and should be taught within several contexts to provide multiple experiences with the phenomena. To authenticate the learning of these concepts, this article provides instructional ...

Three scientists whose salt crystal research may have found the world's oldest living organisms will be at the Kansas Underground Salt Museum for the opening of its newest exhibit based on their discovery.(news notes)

Mar 22, 2008 ... THREE SCIENTISTS WHOSE SALT CRYSTAL RESEARCH may have found the world's oldest living organisms will be at the Kansas Underground Salt Museum for the opening of its newest exhibit based on their discovery. The opening is set for Saturday, May 31. Dr. Russell Vreeland. Dr. Bill ...

Learning Technologies Inc. and starry night education.(news notes)

Mar 22, 2008 ... LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES INC. AND STARRY NIGHT EDUCATION, two leading developers of educational materials and tools for studying astronomy, invite high school and middle school teachers and their students to participate in a unique, year-long learning adventure and the opportunity to win a ...

Vernier software & technology an innovator of laboratory equipment and computer programs that are frequently used in science classrooms, will hold several free, hands-on workshops to help science and math educators learn about integrating computer and handheld data-collection technology into their curricula.(news notes)

Mar 22, 2008 ... VERNIER SOFTWARE & TECHNOLOGY, an innovator of laboratory equipment and computer programs that are frequently used in science classrooms, will hold several free, hands-on workshops to help science and math educators learn about integrating computer and handheld data-collection technology ...

The Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) has partnered with Discovery Education to create a new in-school program titled The Chemistry of Fire.(news notes)

Mar 22, 2008 ... THE SOCIETY OF FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERS (SFPE) has partnered with Discovery Education to create a new in-school program titled The Chemistry of Fire. The program is funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The Chemistry, of Fire aims to teach high school ...

Design squad, PBS's popular engineering and design competition show for kids.(news notes)

Mar 22, 2008 ... DESIGN SQUAD, PBS'S POPULAR ENGINEERING AND DESIGN COMPETITION SHOW FOR KIDS, invites students from around the country to compete for a $10,000 cash prize by redesigning items from their recycling bins into functional products. Design Squad has joined forces with the Intel ...