Recently added articles from Science and Children:
Modifying plant genes.(In The News: Short news items of interest to the scientific community)(Brief article)
Jun 22, 2009 ... Researchers at the University of Minnesota and Massachusetts General Hospital have used a genome engineering tool they developed to make a model crop plant herbicide-resistant without significant changes to its DNA. "It's still a GMO (Genetically Modified Organism), but the ...
Coronary disease.(In The News: Short news items of interest to the scientific community)
Jun 22, 2009 ... Proteome analysis, a screening requiring only a patient's urine specimen, shows promise as a reliable and noninvasive way to diagnose atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease in the future, according to research presented at the American Heart Association's Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, ...
Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed a membrane-penetrating nanoneedle for the targeted delivery of one or more molecules into the cytoplasm or nucleus of living cells.(Brief article)
Jun 22, 2009 ... Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed a membrane-penetrating nanoneedle for the targeted delivery of one or more molecules into the cytoplasm or nucleus of living cells. The ability to deliver a small number of molecules or nanoparticles into living cells with precision ...
An international team of scientists has determined the structure of the chlorophyll molecules in green bacteria that are responsible for harvesting light energy.(Brief article)
Jun 22, 2009 ... An international team of scientists has determined the structure of the chlorophyll molecules in green bacteria that are responsible for harvesting light energy. The team's ...
Flower power.(Teaching through Trade Books: Activities inspired by chidren's literature)
Jun 22, 2009; ... Summer is here and flowers are in bloom! Each flowering plant produces a unique bloom that provides opportunities for students to make observations about plants. By comparing and contrasting flowers, students can connect their learning to the larger picture that all organisms have ...
Adding up the rain.(The Early Years: Resources and conversation on PreK to 2 science)
Jun 22, 2009; ... Having your class measure and record the amount of precipitation that falls daily is a job young children can do as part of learning about measurement and weather. Summer is a good time to prepare to teach about recording precipitation so you can begin soon after school starts. While the ...
Science, technology grants.(Finds & Sites: Free or inexpensive materials, publications, and events of interest)(Brief article)
Jun 22, 2009 ... The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Foundation (AIAA) gives up to $200 for science and math programs. AIAA Educator Associates who are K-12 teachers who develop or apply science, mathematics, and technology in their curriculum are eligible. (Apply to become an AIAA ...
Field Trip Grants.(Finds & Sites: Free or inexpensive materials, publications, and events of interest)(Brief article)
Jun 22, 2009 ... With budgets tight, any help in getting students out of the classroom on field adventures is welcome. Target will award Field Trip Grants of up to $800 each to K-12 education professionals across the United States. Grant-funded field trips may involve museum ...
Kids in need teacher grants.(Finds & Sites: Free or inexpensive materials, publications, and events of interest)(Brief article)
Jun 22, 2009 ... These grants fund projects that make creative use of common teaching aids, approach curriculum from an imaginative angle, or tie nontraditional concepts together for the purpose of illustrating commonalities. Innovation and merit account for 40% of the evaluation. U.S. K-12 certified ...
NSTA online: resources from www.nsta.org.(Finds & Sites: Free or inexpensive materials, publications, and events of interest)(National Science Teachers Association)(Website list)(Brief article)
Jun 22, 2009 ... Check out these NSTA resources for teaching with and about technology. Science Objects--Resources and Human Impact: Population Growth, Technology, and the Environment www.nsta.org/store/product_detail.aspx?id=10.2505/7/SCB-RHI.2.1 Science Objects are ...
Designing payloads: a partnership with a local university provides an opportunity to develop students' design and technology skills and knowledge of the atmosphere.(Ferguson Elementary )
Jun 22, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Imagine soaring in the Earth's atmosphere to near the edge of space. Is there air to breathe? Is it dark? Are there clouds? What about air pressure? Fifth-grade students from Ferguson Elementary in Klamath Falls, Oregon, were wondering these questions as ...
Wonderful wikis and internet forums: using technology to foster collaboration on science projects.
Jun 22, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] I consider myself to be a "techno-skeptic"; that is, I'm not the first one to jump on technological bandwagons just for the sake of "integration." A technology has to truly improve upon the nontechnological approach to earn my approval. And whereas I used ...
YouTube in the science classroom: tips on incorporating this popular video file-sharing website into your science lessons.
Jun 22, 2009; ... I can't believe that YouTube converted an educational technology skeptic like me into a believer, but it's true. Before YouTube, my history of using digital resources to augment my science teaching was spotty at best. Although I admit to happily using DVDs and their precursors in my ...
Breezy power: from wind to energy: sixth-grade students work for a fictitious power company as they explore electricity and build working wind turbines.
Jun 22, 2009; ... As a former technology education coordinator in my district, my task was to help K-8 teachers integrate our state's academic content standards for technology into their regular curriculum. When two of our sixth-grade teachers asked me to help them develop and teach a lesson on alternative ...
Linking science and writing with two bad ants: a trade book inspires two teachers to connect their curricula in a creative way.(Two Bad Ants)
Jun 22, 2009; ... A few years ago, a fellow teacher and I began working together to develop connections between our third-grade English language arts program and science curricula. My colleague, a writing teacher, was researching how to include local authors into our reading and writing curriculum. I, a ...
Steppin' out this summer: suggestions from NSTA recommends reviewers.(National Science Teachers Association)(Recommended readings)
Jun 22, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ready to kick off your shoes and make tracks toward vacation? Whether you run to the nearest beach, or just prop your feet up and relax, there's no better path to renewal than one that runs through the pages of a good ...
Teaching the human dimension of science: ideas for addressing the what, why, and how of students' perceptions of scientists.
Jun 22, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Teachers have the important responsibility for providing students with accurate and engaging science content while also helping students establish authentic views of scientists. The National Science Education Standards suggest that science as a human ...
Avoiding the big scare: six strategies for teaching environmental issues without teaching fear.(Methods & Strategies: Ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching)
Jun 22, 2009; ... Teaching environmental issues to K-12 students is an important part of a well-rounded science education. Teaching such issues isn't easy because some of these issues are inherently frightening. Humans certainly cause changes in their environment, and many of these changes have altered the ...
Science 101: background boosters for elementary teachers.
Jun 22, 2009; ... Q: How do windmills generate power? A: This is a timely question given that you can now buy your own windmill (or more correctly, wind turbine) for residential use. More on that later. First, a brief history of windmills. Apparently, the first windmills were built somewhere ...
Science Laboratory Safety Manual.(Book review)
Jun 22, 2009; ... Science Laboratory Safety Manual By Linda M. Stroud 408 pp. $54.95. ISBN 9780978879617. 2008. Science and Safety Consulting Services. (Grades 1-College) ...