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| By: Christine Gregory |
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The Science Teacher, Dec 12
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By analyzing data collected at citizen-science websites, students can test predictions about the arrival of spring.
By analyzing data collected at citizen-science websites, students can test predictions about the arrival of spring. [hide full abstract]
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| By: Luba Vangelova |
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The Science Teacher, Dec 12
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This column shares interviews with professionals using science in the workplace. This month’s issue discusses the work of a forensic anthropologist.
This column shares interviews with professionals using science in the workplace. This month’s issue discusses the work of a forensic anthropologist. [hide full abstract]
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| By: Renee Clary, James Wandersee, John Guyton, and Michael Williams |
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The Science Teacher, Dec 12
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In this article the authors share some citizen science entomology investigations and suggest how to incorporate them as "backyard extensions" of your own classroom lessons.
In this article the authors share some citizen science entomology investigations and suggest how to incorporate them as "backyard extensions" of your own classroom lessons. [hide full abstract]
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| By: Gail Jones, Gina Childers, Vanessa Stevens, and Blake Whitley |
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The Science Teacher, Dec 12
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This article describes numerous examples of citizen science projects that provide meaningful, authentic contexts for students to engage in the processes of science.
This article describes numerous examples of citizen science projects that provide meaningful, authentic contexts for students to engage in the processes of science. [hide full abstract]
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| By: Barbara Patterson |
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The Science Teacher, Dec 12
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This article describes how students in a citizen science project in Colorado collect data on mountain lions.
This article describes how students in a citizen science project in Colorado collect data on mountain lions. [hide full abstract]
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| By: Steve Metz |
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The Science Teacher, Dec 12
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The Science Teacher’s editor shares thoughts on the current issue.
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| By: Robert Mayes and Thomas R. Koballa Jr. |
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The Science Teacher, Dec 12
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This article discusses what it means for students to be mathematically proficient in the context of science and makes connections in math with the Common Core State Standards.
This article discusses what it means for students to be mathematically proficient in the context of science and makes connections in math with the Common Core State Standards. [hide full abstract]
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| By: Nancy Trautmann, Jennifer Fee, and Phili Kahler |
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The Science Teacher, Dec 12
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This article describes several different citizen science investigations in which students learn about adaptation, interactions among species and their environments and change over time—fundamental principles in biology.
This article describes several different citizen science investigations in which students learn about adaptation, interactions among species and their environments and change over time—fundamental principles in biology. [hide full abstract]
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| By: Michael E. Bratsis |
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The Science Teacher, Dec 12
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This column provides up-to-date information on current health topics—along with classroom activities that help students make healthy choices. In this month’s issue the author talks about the body's stress response.
This column provides up-to-date information on current health topics—along with classroom activities that help students make healthy choices. In this month’s issue the author talks about the body's stress response. [hide full abstract]
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| By: Carie Green and William Medina-Jerez |
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The Science Teacher, Dec 12
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In this article the authors present the multidisciplinary Project Citizen approach to teaching and learning science and engaging students in action-oriented citizen science.
In this article the authors present the multidisciplinary Project Citizen approach to teaching and learning science and engaging students in action-oriented citizen science. [hide full abstract]
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| By: Ken Roy |
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The Science Teacher, Dec 12
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This column provides best safety practices for the science classroom and laboratory. This month’s issue discusses two documents that will help with safety of culturing with microorganisms.
This column provides best safety practices for the science classroom and laboratory. This month’s issue discusses two documents that will help with safety of culturing with microorganisms. [hide full abstract]
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| By: Eric Brunsell and Martin Horejsi |
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The Science Teacher, Dec 12
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This column shares web tools that support learning. This month’s issue discusses how using simulation software can help students deepen their understanding of science concepts.
This column shares web tools that support learning. This month’s issue discusses how using simulation software can help students deepen their understanding of science concepts. [hide full abstract]
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| By: Amanda Beckrich |
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The Science Teacher, Dec 12
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This column focuses on making your teaching more environmentally friendly. This month’s issue describes tar sands and the controversy surrounding them.
This column focuses on making your teaching more environmentally friendly. This month’s issue describes tar sands and the controversy surrounding them. [hide full abstract]
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| By: Michael Romano |
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The Science Teacher, Dec 12
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This column shares tips for teachers just beginning their career. This month’s issue discusses different approaches to homework.
This column shares tips for teachers just beginning their career. This month’s issue discusses different approaches to homework. [hide full abstract]
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