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Hewitt, Paul G. – Science Teacher, 2016
Examples of equilibrium are evident everywhere and the equilibrium rule provides a reasoned way to view all things, whether in static (balancing rocks, steel beams in building construction) or dynamic (airplanes, bowling balls) equilibrium. Interestingly, the equilibrium rule applies not just to objects at rest but whenever any object or system of…
Descriptors: Physics, Motion, Kinetics, Scientific Concepts
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Black, David V. – Science Teacher, 2014
The stars closest to Earth are not particularly remarkable or exciting. They are average stars typical of the spiral arms of our Milky Way galaxy. In fact, until recently, most astronomy and Earth science textbooks ignored all but the largest of them to focus on distant, more exotic objects like red supergiants or black holes. The recent discovery…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Space Sciences, Space Exploration, Learning Activities
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Woodburn, John H. – Science Teacher, 1971
Describes a teaching technique where students are to describe in detail, identify the unusual aspects of, and then provide an explanation of puzzling events or situations" in terms of previous experience and known scientific principles. Illustrated with examples, mostly chemical. (AL)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Discovery Processes, Inquiry, Instruction
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Unruh, Roy; And Others – Science Teacher, 1992
Describes the teacher's guide made up of 125 student activities encompassing 1 year of high school physics instruction called Physics Resources and Instructional Strategies for Motivating Students (PRISMS). The learning cycle of each activity includes three phases: exploration, concept introduction, and concept application. Provides exploration…
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Discovery Processes, High Schools, Inquiry