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Plotting the Thermal Expansion of Water - 0 views

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shared by Kimberly Lightle on 03 Nov 09 - Snapshot

Kimberly Lightle on 03 Nov 09

Two activities have students create graphs of concentrations of greenhouse gases and observe the thermal expansion of water.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Two activities have students create graphs of concentrations of greenhouse gases and observe the thermal expansion of water.</div>

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Developing Science Vocabulary - 0 views

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shared by Kimberly Lightle on 20 Aug 09 - Snapshot

Kimberly Lightle on 20 Aug 09

This resource guide from the Middle School Portal 2: Math and Science Pathways project provides insight into how teachers can help middle school science students develop science vocabulary.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This resource guide from the Middle School Portal 2: Math and Science Pathways project provides insight into how teachers can help middle school science students develop science vocabulary.</div>

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Density in the Making: The Changing Face of Polar Glaciers and Icebergs: Podcast Episode 7 - 0 views

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shared by Kimberly Lightle on 11 Aug 09 - No snapshot

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Standing on the Greenland Ice Sheet, a team of scientists get a first-hand look at the rapidly changing face of polar icebergs and glaciers. Through recordings from the Exploratorium's Ice Stories project, you'll learn about their adventures and what these changes in ice can teach us about density.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Standing on the Greenland Ice Sheet, a team of scientists get a first-hand look at the rapidly changing face of polar icebergs and glaciers. Through recordings from the Exploratorium's Ice Stories project, you'll learn about their adventures and what these changes in ice can teach us about density.</div>

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Wright Center for Science Education at Tufts University - 0 views

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shared by Budd Turner on 26 Jul 09 - Snapshot

Budd Turner on 26 Jul 09

The Wright Center is dedicated to the creation and sharing of novel instructional techniques and interdisciplinary resources for pre-college teachers. Through its fellowships, workshops, seminars, and a variety of public-outreach activities, the Center provides leadership in the training and retraining of science teachers to use innovative methods to stimulate young minds.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Wright Center is dedicated to the creation and sharing of novel instructional techniques and interdisciplinary resources for pre-college teachers. Through its fellowships, workshops, seminars, and a variety of public-outreach activities, the Center provides leadership in the training and retraining of science teachers to use innovative methods to stimulate young minds.</div>

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Teaching Resources - Free printables and lesson ideas for classroom teachers! - 0 views

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shared by Budd Turner on 26 Jul 09 - Snapshot

Budd Turner on 26 Jul 09

Over the years I've created hundreds of printables and blackline masters for my classroom. I enjoy sharing those resources with other teachers in my free online virtual File Cabinet. I've also included information on differentiating instruction through Literature Circles, Mastery Learning, and other instructional strategies. Check out the Main Menu below to find your way around the site. Be sure to sign up for Candler's Classroom Connections, regular emails packed with free activities.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Over the years I've created hundreds of printables and blackline masters for my classroom. I enjoy sharing those resources with other teachers in my free online virtual File Cabinet. I've also included information on differentiating instruction through Literature Circles, Mastery Learning, and other instructional strategies. Check out the Main Menu below to find your way around the site. Be sure to sign up for Candler's Classroom Connections, regular emails packed with free activities.</div>

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Middle School Portal 2 Wiki Pages - 0 views

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shared by Kimberly Lightle on 21 Jul 09 - No snapshot

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This wiki page provides links to all the Math and Science Explore in Depth wiki pages. Explore in Depth pages provide context to exemplary online math and science resources.

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shared by Budd Turner on 18 Jul 09 - Snapshot

Deep Sea Thinking: Exploring the World's Ocean Podcast - 0 views

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shared by Kimberly Lightle on 15 Jul 09 - No snapshot

Kimberly Lightle on 15 Jul 09

Most of our oceans still remain a mystery. Dr. Chris Massell Symons shares how scientists are exploring the depths to uncover their secrets. Also: find out about a fun song to "lure" your students into learning about our One Big Ocean.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Most of our oceans still remain a mystery. Dr. Chris Massell Symons shares how scientists are exploring the depths to uncover their secrets. Also: find out about a fun song to "lure" your students into learning about our One Big Ocean. </div>

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List of Latin and Greek words commonly used in systematic names - Wikipedia, the free encyc... - 0 views

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shared by Budd Turner on 15 Jul 09 - Snapshot

Budd Turner on 15 Jul 09

list of Latin and Greek words commonly used in systematic names is intended to help those unfamiliar with classical languages understand and remember the scientific names of organisms.

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TeachPaperless: Response to a Criticism about Using Twitter in the Classroom - 0 views

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shared by Sam Harrelson on 08 Jul 09 - Snapshot

Sam Harrelson on 08 Jul 09

Well worded response to critics of Twitter usage with students.

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10 Things Teachers Should Know to Get Started with Twitter - Arizona K-12 Center Blog - 0 views

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Why an iPod Touch in education? - 0 views

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shared by Sam Harrelson on 22 Jun 09 - Snapshot

Sam Harrelson on 22 Jun 09

Lists of great iPhone/iTouch apps for teachers

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shared by kerri heinke on 19 Jun 09 - Snapshot

kerri heinke on 19 Jun 09

A neat tool for students to work on reading a triple beam balance

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Virtual Volcano : Discovery Channel - 0 views

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shared by kerri heinke on 19 Jun 09 - Snapshot

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A great activity for students!

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Cool Cat Teacher Blog: 122 For You: Cool Cat Teacher's Favorite Apps, Software, and Sites - 0 views

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Lack of Blow Flies Leads to the Truth - 0 views

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shared by Kimberly Lightle on 12 May 09 - Snapshot

Kimberly Lightle on 12 May 09

Forensic science is always interesting to students. The mystery and puzzle solving are hard to resist. Here's a real case you can use to get students thinking scientifically while integrating knowledge of insect life cycles-a timely topic for spring.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Forensic science is always interesting to students. The mystery and puzzle solving are hard to resist. Here's a real case you can use to get students thinking scientifically while integrating knowledge of insect life cycles-a timely topic for spring. </div>

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Kimberly Lightle on 12 May 09

Rotting corpses always get kid's attention!

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What's the Life Span of a Germ? - 0 views

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shared by Kimberly Lightle on 11 May 09 - No snapshot

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Which lasts longer - the cold virus or flu virus?

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Kimberly Lightle on 11 May 09

In this Science Update, you'll find out how long a germ can hang around and wait for its next victim. The transcript and additional information is at http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/sci_update.cfm?DocID=202.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">In this Science Update, you'll find out how long a germ can hang around and wait for its next victim. The transcript and additional information is at <a href="http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/sci_update.cfm?DocID=202." rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/sci_update.cfm?DocID=202.</a></div>

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Science 360 News Service - 0 views

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shared by Kimberly Lightle on 11 May 09 - Snapshot

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Keep up to date on the latest science news from around the world. Kim

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Kimberly Lightle on 11 May 09

Sponsored by the National Science Foundation, Science360 is an up-to-date view of breaking science news from around the world.

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A Walk Through the Earth: Volcanoes and Earthquakes - 0 views

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shared by Kimberly Lightle on 29 Apr 09 - No snapshot

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An active volcano in Antarctica? No way!

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Kimberly Lightle on 29 Apr 09

In this podcast, Eric Muller, science educator for the Exploratorium Teacher Institute in San Francisco, California provides a hands-on, "feet-on" way of teaching about volcanoes and the layers of the Earth. Students draw a scale model of the Earth on a ground with a piece of chalk.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">In this podcast, Eric Muller, science educator for the Exploratorium Teacher Institute in San Francisco, California provides a hands-on, "feet-on" way of teaching about volcanoes and the layers of the Earth. Students draw a scale model of the Earth on a ground with a piece of chalk.</div>

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Why Polar Bears Don't Eat Penguins - 0 views

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Mammals 101 - hair, milk, three bones in the inner ear

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Kimberly Lightle on 29 Apr 09

Dr. Ross MacPhee, curator and researcher at the American Museum of Natural History provides content background on polar mammals past and present, explains basic adaptations of Arctic mammals, and discusses current means of studying mammals in the field. [10:43]

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Dr. Ross MacPhee, curator and researcher at the American Museum of Natural History provides content background on polar mammals past and present, explains basic adaptations of Arctic mammals, and discusses current means of studying mammals in the field. [10:43]</div>

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Plotting the Thermal Expansion of Water - 0 views

Developing Science Vocabulary - 0 views

Density in the Making: The Changing Face of Polar Glaciers and Icebergs: Podcast Episode 7 - 0 views

Wright Center for Science Education at Tufts University - 0 views

Teaching Resources - Free printables and lesson ideas for classroom teachers! - 0 views

Middle School Portal 2 Wiki Pages - 0 views

Wright Center for Science Education at Tufts University - 0 views

Deep Sea Thinking: Exploring the World's Ocean Podcast - 0 views

List of Latin and Greek words commonly used in systematic names - Wikipedia, the free encyc... - 0 views

TeachPaperless: Response to a Criticism about Using Twitter in the Classroom - 0 views

10 Things Teachers Should Know to Get Started with Twitter - Arizona K-12 Center Blog - 0 views

Why an iPod Touch in education? - 0 views

TBBentry - 0 views

Virtual Volcano : Discovery Channel - 0 views

Cool Cat Teacher Blog: 122 For You: Cool Cat Teacher's Favorite Apps, Software, and Sites - 0 views

Lack of Blow Flies Leads to the Truth - 0 views

What's the Life Span of a Germ? - 0 views

Science 360 News Service - 0 views

A Walk Through the Earth: Volcanoes and Earthquakes - 0 views

Why Polar Bears Don't Eat Penguins - 0 views

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