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Light on Trial: Using a Courtroom Drama to Compare Scientific Hypotheses

A narrative in the form of a courtroom trial is used to compare evidence on the nature of light as part of an introductory college physics course. Prosecuting and defense attorneys present evidence for and against competing wave and particle hypothe...

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Methods and Strategies: The Art and Science of Building a Classroom Library

Building a classroom library isn't simply a matter of accumulating as many interesting-looking books on science as possible. Here we will find suggestions as a guide to building a purposeful classroom library that supports successful student learnin...

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Methods and Strategies: The Science Beliefs Quiz

Science misconceptions--we all have them. It doesn't matter whether you are a science teacher, an elementary student, a parent, or someone earning an advanced degree in science. This article counters those common misconceptions with science belief ...

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Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12 (Books Published in 2005)

The annual list of Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12 is selected by a committee of NSTA members. The selected titles on this list were all published in 2005....

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Establishing Problem-Solving Habits in Introductory Science Courses

Students crave porblem-solving strategies that promise increased achievement on tests. Student ambitions seem to align with teacher goals, yet students resist using these strategies for various reasons. This article focuses on a study that seeks to...

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Giant Ants and Walking Plants: Using Science Fiction to Teach a Writing-Intensive, Lab-Based Biology Class for Nonmajors

This writing-intensive, lab-based, nonmajor biology course explores scientific inquiry and biological concepts through specific topics illustrated or inaccurately depicted in works of science fiction. The laboratory emphasizes the scientific method ...