Sherlock Holmes, the famous detective, and his companion, Dr. Watson were intrigued by the unknown. They tracked down and evaluated evidence to solve complicated mysteries.
Educators feel like detectives when challenged to write plans for current scientific topics.
Often faced with outdated science textbooks, teachers must research and plan carefully to ensure that presentations and activities are relevant to the latest discoveries and technologies. Pop on that investigative hat and take a look at the dilemma facing one teacher. Divided into teams, they will become Science Sleuths to research questions about physical challenges associated with living in space. It's past midnight and the teacher has been up grading papers all night. She searches even further for educational materials.