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Society for College Science Teachers: Welcoming the Next Generation of College Science Teachers -- Connecting the Present to the Future

Fellows programs catering to graduate students in the sciences are changing the minds of many and encouraging them to seek roles as teachers. As a society dedicated to improving the teaching and learning of science at the college level, we should be...

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Science Sampler: Teaching cell anatomy with a fabric model

One of the most important, yet difficult, life science concepts for students to grasp is that “all life functions of humans and other organisms are carried out by cells” (Lang 1991). Specifically, the function of organelles must be taught so that...

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Science Sampler: Science newsletters

Having students write and publish their own newsletters is a great way to integrate reading and writing, infuse technology, and build home/school relationships. These newsletters can be used to keep parents informed of what is being taught in class, ...

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Scope on the Skies: Summer skies

Planet viewing, a good meteor shower, space missions, and the biggest full Moon of the year will be a few of the highlights of this summer's astronomical offerings....

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Mathematical Modeling in Science

Creating mathematical models using spreadsheets can help high school students learn at deep levels in both science and mathematics, and give teachers an excellent opportunity to integrate these two disciplines. The project described in this article i...

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Post-Genome Era Pedagogy: How a BS Biotechnology Program Benefits the Liberal Arts Institution

Genomics profoundly affects society, because genome sequence information is widely used in such areas as genetic testing, genomic medicine/vaccine development, and so forth. Therefore, a responsibility to modernize science curricula exists for “pos...

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Helping Graduate Teaching Assistants Lead Discussions with Undergraduate Students: A Few Simple Teaching Strategies

Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs) are frequently asked to lead discussion groups. These groups generally take the form of tutorials, review sessions, or problem-based learning classes. In their preparation, what to teach is often emphasized over ho...