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A topic immersion course on Teaching Middle School Physical Science.
Uncover unique and engaging resources that allow you and your students to investigate changes in density, and how dissolving one substance into another affects mass and volume. Within the context of these topics, you will learn to create a classroom that fosters inquiry learning.

A topic immersion course on Teaching Middle School Physical Science
Advance your understanding and increase the effectiveness of your teaching about the fundamental principles of light absorption and reflection and the similarities and differences between different types of waves, from sound waves to visible light. Explore the use of guiding questions and prediction strategies.

A topic immersion course on Teaching Earth and Space Science
Examine the causes of weather and explore technological advances to monitor weather. Consider the impact of human activity on climate change.

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Development and the Environment

Take a look at how population growth and development affect the environment, and find ideas for maintaining this delicate balance.

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Technology and Ethics

Examine controversial issues brought about by technological advances in genetics, cloning, stem cell research, and reproductive medicine, and discuss the ethical issues behind the controversies.

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