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DiSpezio, Michael A. – Science Scope, 2011
This article discusses the movement of Earth's north and south poles. The Earth's poles may be a bit more complex and dynamic than what many students and teachers believe. With better understanding, offer them up as a rich landscape for higher-level critical analysis and subject integration. Possible curriculum tie-ins include magnets, Earth…
Descriptors: Climate, Middle Schools, Secondary School Science, Science Instruction
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Zembal-Saul, Carla; Huckans, John H.; Walker, Dean C.; Hershberger, Kimber; Kurz, Nathan A.; Reed, Diane; Cole, Milton W. – Science Scope, 2007
Several teachers from State College (Pennsylvania) Area School District became intrigued with helping their students better understand the science associated with a unit on air and aviation. In particular, they observed that students often encountered difficulty with abstract flight concepts, such as lift, thrust, and drag. Content issues became…
Descriptors: College Science, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods, Scientific Principles