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A Case Study: Using Authentic Scientific Data for Teaching and Learning of Ecology

This article describes a culminating assignment for students enrolled in a human ecology course in a Masters in Science Eduation program. The goal of this assignment was for students to use published scientific data to link daily life, human impact, ...

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Fostering Scientific Thinking by Prospective Teachers in a Course That Integrates Physics and Literacy Learning

The authors designed a physics course for prospective elementary and middle school teachers to foster aspects of scientific thinking recommended in reform documents. Because the elementary school curriculum focuses heavily on literacy, they also expl...

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Synthesis for the Interdisciplinary Environmental Sciences: Integrating Systems Approaches and Service Learning

A tight coupling of systems theory and service learning provides learners with the knowledge and skills required to tackle contemporary social-environmental challenges. The tangible benefits of a systems theory–service learning curriculum occur in ...

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Point of View: The Color of Blood

This column shares reflections or thoughtful opinions on issues of broad interest to the community. This month’s issue discusses teacher and student misconceptions related to blood and other science information....