While science is certainly language based, it is also bilingual in the sense that mathematics is also "spoken" in science classes. There are many opportunities throughout the school year to integrate the language of mathematics with science lessons and activities. This month's column provides some measurement activities that can be incorporated…

This integrative, cross-curricular lab engages middle school biology students in an exercise involving ecology, arthropod biology, and mathematics. Students research the anatomy and behavioral patterns of a species of brine shrimp, compare the anatomy of adult and juvenile brine shrimp, and graph and interpret results. In this article, the authors…

Features astronomy activities that teach the value and limitations of inferring. (YDS)

Introduces the activity of building a biome which can be used both for lecture and assessment purposes. Lists required materials and procedures for this activity. (YDS)

Introduces an integrated science activity in which students learn about the principles of superposition, biostratigraphy, and correlation and study the single-celled microorganism foraminifera to learn about marine biology. (YDS)

Describes a lesson plan on alien invasions to introduce students to the principles of genetics. Discusses the history of Gregor Mendel, dominant and recessive traits, offspring, and mutations. (YDS)

Introduces an activity of creating discovery centers that is designed for preservice elementary students using a constructivist approach. Encourages students to find science experiments and hands-on extension activities. (YDS)

Uses space explorations to integrate learning activities in science, language arts, math, social studies, art, foreign language, and physical education. (PR)