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Miele, Eleanor; Bennett, Stephanie – Science and Children, 2014
As coordinator of childhood science education at Brooklyn College, Eleanor Miele found an able partner in the school's assistant principal for instruction in a school where the PTA science committee wanted to improve science teaching at their school. They began by asking themselves how they could jump-start a change in science teaching culture.…
Descriptors: Museums, Science Teaching Centers, Science Instruction, Science Curriculum
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Kast, Dieuwertje J.; Bansil, Surbhi; Kast, W. Martin – Science and Children, 2022
Lung cancer is the second most common cancer diagnosis and is the leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States for both men and women. The etiologies of many different types of lung cancer can be linked to risk factors that can be prevented, such as chronic tobacco smoking. Lung cancer is significantly more prevalent among…
Descriptors: Cancer, Clinical Diagnosis, Etiology, Risk
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Mangiaracina, Mike – Science and Children, 2015
A teacher shares his experience implementing the "Next Generation Science Standards," from struggle to success.
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Teaching Experience, Curriculum Implementation, Success
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Cook, Michelle; Deaton, Cynthia – Science and Children, 2012
In recent years, a number of National Research Council reports have emphasized the need to improve science education and enhance science literacy for all students. In addition, the newly released "A Framework for K-12 Science Education" advocates engaging students in scientific practices and disciplinary core ideas. Children are not learning…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Science Education, Case Studies, Group Activities