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BBC: Who Dung It
Can you match the poop with the poopetrator? Paleontologists sometimes find fossilized feces called coprolites. See if you can match a coprolite with the ancient animal that is most likely to have created it.
Read MoreNature of Science Lessons
In order for evolution, climate change (and many other science topics) to be properly understood as a science, ENSI maintains that a thorough introduction to the real nature of modern science is a necessary prerequisite. Common misconceptions about the Nature of Science (NOS) must be exposed and repaired. Research tells us that the best way…
Read MoreUnderstanding Science: How Science Really Works
A searchable resource library with nature of science lessons.
Read MoreHollow Flashlight Invented by 14-Year-Old Girl
Meet Ann Makosinski, a 15-year-old who invented a flashlight powered by thermal energy from her hand – no batteries necessary – EVER! Use this video to introduce your students to a young inventor who won her age group at the 2013 Google Science Fair. Learn more about the science and technology behind her “Hollow” Flashlight! LEARN…
Read MoreEnvirothon
The NCF-Envirothon is an annual competition for high school-aged students conducted over five consecutive days every summer during July or August. To expose students to diverse environmental issues, ecosystems, and topography the North American Envirothon is hosted in a different location each year.
Read MoreClaims, Evidence, and Reasoning Worksheet
Designing Science Inquiry Claim + Evidence + Reasoning = Explanation
Claim + Evidence + Reasoning = Explanation, from Edutopia
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SARSEF PowerPoint Presentation
Exploravision
The ExploraVision competition for K-12 students engages the next generation in real world problem solving with a strong emphasis on STEM. ExploraVision challenges students envision and communicate new technology 20 years in the future through collaborative brainstorming and research of current science and technology.
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