Teaching Scientific Literacy: The Case of the Scattered Sand
Posted by: Danna Bell
What is geomancy and how can you use primary sources to teach about this interesting topic?
Posted in: Science Technology and Math
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I observed, I reflected, I questioned…
Posted by: Danna Bell
Jackie Katz says farewell with a post on what her experience at the Library has helped her learn and what she will take back to the classroom.
Posted in: Science Technology and Math
Launching Units with Primary Source Phenomena: Bacteria-coated Popcorn
Posted by: Danna Bell
Help students learn about the nitrogen cycle by studying popcorn.
Posted in: Science Technology and Math, Teaching Strategies
Ecology: A New Primary Source Set from the Library of Congress
Posted by: Danna Bell
Learn more about our new primary source set on ecology.
Posted in: News and Events, Science Technology and Math, Teaching Tools
Launching Units with Primary Sources: Tracking the Epicenter
Posted by: Danna Bell
Explore how primary sources can help students learn about earthquakes.
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Teaching Scientific Literacy: The Case of the Lead Bones
Posted by: Danna Bell
How have scientists explored the impact of lead on the human body throughout history?
Posted in: Contemporary United States (1945-present), Industrial United States, World Wars and the Great Depression (1914-1945), Science Technology and Math
Launching Units with Primary Source Phenomena: Like a Shot from a Bow
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How can an image of two dancers help students learn about gravity, equilibrium and force?
Posted in: Fine and Performing Arts, Science Technology and Math
Teaching Scientific Literacy: The Case of Medicinal Teas
Posted by: Danna Bell
Explore how folk medicine can be used to help teach science concepts.
Posted in: African American History, Civil War and Reconstruction (1861-1877), Science Technology and Math
Teaching Scientific Literacy: The Case of the Psychic Force
Posted by: Danna Bell
What is the difference between science and pseudoscience? Learn more and consider the study of pseudoscience can help students build scientific literacy and critical thinking skills.
Posted in: Science Technology and Math