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The Case Study: The Language of Chemistry
To offer an alternative to the survey and foundation frameworks, the authors designed The Language of Chemistry course to use only three to four case studies over the entire semester. In direct contrast to both the traditional concept exposition of f...
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Favorite Demonstration: Demonstrating Allotropic Modifications of Sulfur
This demonstration closely simulates Io’s surface and validates scientists’ conclusions about this satellite of Jupiter. It illustrates the importance of teaching descriptive chemistry and is suitable for a general science class as well as introd...
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The standard textbook account of Kettlewell and the peppered moths omits significant information. While instructors might merely amend the details, this classic case serves as an ideal occasion to reflect on the role of simplification in science teac...
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Reinforcing Science with Web-Based Exercises
Little is known about the academic effectiveness of online instruction. To research this area, the authors created web-based exercises to support an existing course and tested their effectiveness. Students’ academic performance on course topics ass...
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A Scientific Approach to Fly Fishing
In a novel approach to bridging scientific disciplines, the author presents a field-based course in which students investigate various aquatic environments and their physical and biological components using fly fishing as the medium of learning. Fly ...
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The University of Arizona’s Teaching Teams Program allows students who know their course’s lecture material and feel confident with their abilities to assist peers in understanding difficult concepts, completing projects, or solving complex probl...