This article discusses the movement of Earth's north and south poles. The Earth's poles may be a bit more complex and dynamic than what many students and teachers believe. With better understanding, offer them up as a rich landscape for higher-level critical analysis and subject integration. Possible curriculum tie-ins include magnets, Earth…

Presents a science activity on collecting micrometeorites from rainwater using magnets. Includes procedural information. (YDS)

Describes a unit that gives students an opportunity to write while actively exploring the scientific concept of magnetism. Provides students with a framework for recording their learning and gives teachers a method for observing how well students actually understand and can apply the knowledge they acquire. (JRH)

Describes making a magnetic pendulum similar to those seen in novelty shops. Presents an open-ended activity and a more structured activity using this pendulum. (PR)

Presents three typical lab activities involving the breathing rate of fish, the behavior of electromagnets, and tests for water hardness to demonstrate how labs can be modified to teach process skills. Discusses how basic concepts about experimentation are developed and ways of generating and improving science experiments. Includes a laboratory…