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Science Sampler: Teacher for a day—Sometimes the front of the classroom is the best place to learn
Demo Day is a day in which students assume the role of teacher. This allows students to gain valuable research and presentation skills, learn how to teach science to younger students, and experience learning from the front of the classroom....
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Pangea Redux: Students learn about plate tectonics using Wilson Cycle models
The authors suggest that a basic misconception exists about the cyclic nature of plate tectonic theory that inhibits teachers and students from fully appreciating just how dynamic Earth has been and will be over the course of geologic time. This acti...
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Tried and True: Scare them to death
This column provides classic demonstrations and experiments with a new twist. In this month’s issue learn how to tackle the health education topic of HIV/AIDS....
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Read Like a Scientist to Write Like a Scientist
Using authentic literature in the classroom....
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Examining Technology's Impact on Society
Using case studies to introduce environmental and economic considerations....
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The Case Study: Kate-Tastrophy
This column provides original articles on innovations in case study teaching, assessment of the method, as well as case studies with teaching notes. This month’s issue discusses a case study in brain death....
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Research and Teaching: Age Is No Barrier to Success
Learning human biology in a computer-intensive course....
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Research and Teaching: Nonmajors' Performance in Biology
Effects of student-based initiatives and class size....
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Science 101: How do insects survive winter?
This month's column explains how insects survive in the winter. ...
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Teaching Through Trade Books: Differences and Diversity
Diversity is not an unusual topic in classrooms studying biology. From the wondrous variety of animals and plants in the rain forest to the microcosm present in soil, most teachers have taught diversity through one route or another. However, it is pr...
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Career of the Month: An Interview with Genetic Counselor Jennifer Facher
This column shares interviews with professionals using science in the workplace. In this month’s issue find out about Jennifer Facher's rewarding job as genetic counselor....
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Science Sampler: The science of Murphy's Laws
Murphy's Laws are a collection of statements that basically reinforce the notion that if something can go wrong, it will. They provide an innovative, entertaining vehicle for introducing students to doing science....