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Qualitative Analysis of Ray Optics in a College Physics Laboratory: A 5E Lesson

This paper describes an alternative approach to teaching and learning practices in an undergraduate physics laboratory. The instructor plans and implements the 5E instructional model into the laboratory instruction. The article includes an example ...

By Ozden Sengul

Postsecondary 5E Labs Physics

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Barriers to Learning Assistant Engagement

Learning Assistants (LAs) help students develop a deeper understanding of content and are particularly effective during active learning instruction. A foundational pillar of the LA model is the LA pedagogy course, which teaches LAs about evidence-b...

By Alicia Purtell, Robert Talbot, and Michael E. Moore

Postsecondary Preservice Science Education Teacher Preparation

Journal Article

Show Your Students How to Be More Persuasive When They Write

After a grueling grading campaign, a chemist asked a writing and rhetoric specialist for help improving formal reports in the introductory organic chemistry lab. Together, we realized that the very best student reports employ many persuasive moves ...

By David J. Slade and Susan K. Hess

Postsecondary Literacy Teacher Preparation

Journal Article

Backward Redesign of a Nonmajors’ Biology Course at a Two-Year Technical College

Gwinnett Technical College (GTC), established in 1984, is the second-largest technical college in Georgia. As a two-year open-access college, GTC and other technical and community colleges are significant in educating STEM and non-STEM majors in th...

By Margaret Long, Adrienne Cottrell-Yongye, and Tyler Huynh

Postsecondary Biology Teacher Preparation

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How Do Lakes Freeze?

Middle School Crosscutting Concepts Disciplinary Core Ideas Is Lesson Plan NGSS Phenomena Physical Science Science and Engineering Practices Three-Dimensional Learning

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Why Do Some Objects Stick to the Refrigerator?

Elementary Informal Education Crosscutting Concepts Disciplinary Core Ideas Is Lesson Plan NGSS Physical Science Science and Engineering Practices

Journal Article

Using Narratives to Evoke Empathy and Support Girls’ Engagement in Engineering

By Susan M. Letourneau and Dorothy Bennett

Middle School Elementary High School Informal Education Engineering Equity Inclusion STEM

Journal Article

Safety Recommendations for Opening the New School Year

By Dr. Ken R. Roy and Dr. Kevin S. Doyle

Safety

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How Can We Protect Fragile Cargo?

High School Crosscutting Concepts Disciplinary Core Ideas Is Lesson Plan NGSS Phenomena Physical Science Physics Science and Engineering Practices Three-Dimensional Learning

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How Does Our Neighborhood Provide For Its Wildlife?

Elementary Informal Education Biology Crosscutting Concepts Disciplinary Core Ideas Environmental Science Is Lesson Plan Life Science NGSS Science and Engineering Practices Three-Dimensional Learning

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Why Do Some Microwaves Cook Faster?

Middle School Crosscutting Concepts Disciplinary Core Ideas Is Lesson Plan NGSS Phenomena Physical Science Science and Engineering Practices Three-Dimensional Learning

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Why Does the Ocean Turn Turquoise?

Middle School Crosscutting Concepts Disciplinary Core Ideas Earth & Space Science Environmental Science Is Lesson Plan Life Science NGSS Phenomena Science and Engineering Practices Three-Dimensional Learning

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How Can We Become Good Marble Players?

Elementary Crosscutting Concepts Disciplinary Core Ideas Is Lesson Plan NGSS Phenomena Physical Science Science and Engineering Practices Three-Dimensional Learning