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The Metric System
SI/METRIC BASE UNITS In the United States, measurements are generally provided in English units. For example, when driving to a nearby town to see a friend or family member, we may say “it’s 20 miles...
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Significant Others: Sig Figs Science is all about measurement. Any reported data must always reflect the precision of the measuring instrument. For example, if you record the mass of a coin as 5 g in...
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Math is an integral part of science, yet many students enter science courses lacking basic mathematical skills. Chemistry students may struggle for weeks trying to learn about buffers because they...
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Science and math are intricately intertwined. It’s the math that makes science quantitative and allows for rigorous comparisons and descriptions of objects as tiny as subatomic particles, as large as...
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It’s often been said that mathematics is the language of science. As a science teacher, you’ll occasionally find yourself in the role of math teacher. Using mathematics and logic is a science practice...
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Basic Right Triangle Trigonometry
This is a brief review of the basic trig functions Sine, Cosine, and Tangent as applied to a right triangle. A right triangle is a triangle where one angle measures 90°.In order to calculate the Sine,...
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One in a Million: Using Serial Dilutions to Understand Concentration
A serial dilution is a simple technique for reducing the concentration of a solution in a systematic way. In this activity, students prepare beverage solutions over a wide range of concentrations and...
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Physical Science Math Review: Techniques, Formulae, and Constants
Having good math skills is important and necessary for students to be successful in physical science courses. As a course progresses, formulae build up, units become more complex, and students may...
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Data in the Classroom
Data literacy is a hot topic these days. Students are expected to become familiar with concepts and techniques for data visualization and analysis both in mathematics and science. This brings a number...
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Sparking Curiosity Using Vernier Science Education ® Sensors
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