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Mole Mapping: Using a graphing calculator as a tool for solving mole problems

A mole map is a concept map that outlines the process for solving mole problems. In these activities the approach to using a mole map is by having students individually create and develop a map based on data analysis using a graphing calculator. The ...

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A Peer-Reviewed Research Assignment for Large Classes

One way science educators can integrate writing, critical-thinking and team-building skills into their curriculum is by incorporating a collaborative, peer-evaluated research paper assignment. This type of exercise reduces an instructor’s heavy gra...

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Commentary: Let Fossils Make the Case

An opinion piece about how to teach evolution to students who already have misconceptions....

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The Case Study: The Wolf, the Moose, and the Fir Tree

This analysis case study is based on an article that appeared in Science entitled “Wolves, Moose, and Tree Rings on Isle Royal,” by B. E. McLaren and R. O. Peterson (1994). Although developed for a sophomore ecology class, this case has been taug...

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Editor's Corner: An Urgent Need

The Science Teacher’s editor shares thoughts on the current issue....

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Cell Structure Study: Students use microscopes and digital images to examine <i>Elodea</i>

A common lab exercise in biology involves an examination of the fresh water plant Elodea. This article presents a modification to the traditional exercise using microscopes and digital images. This is particularly good in provoking student discussion...

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Research and Teaching: Undergraduate Success—and Failure—in Completing a Simple Circuit

This research study was motivated by physics educators’ ubiquitous citing of the batteries and bulbs study (Thiberghien and Delacote, 1976) even though the literature has not reported on surveys of a large population using real equipment. The autho...

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Creating a Student-Centered Physical Chemistry Class

Using guided reading materials in an upper-division college chemistry course, students assumed more responsibility for their learning. This paper describes the guided reading materials and explains how the authors implemented the material and assesse...

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Favorite Demonstration: Seasonal Size Variations of Martian Polar Caps

This demonstration vividly illustrates seasonal size variations of Martian polar caps. It is particularly useful during the astronomy section of a physical science course that follows the chemistry and physics sections. Several questions accompanying...

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Copyrights and the Educator

Most educators realize that copyright law could potentially impact their classroom activities but are confused by the underlying legal principles. This article clarifies important copyright issues, including ones involving the Internet, and presents ...

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Inventor’s Showcase

“Creative” does not adequately describe the 2,800 entries in the 2000 Craftsman/NSTA Young Inventors Awards Program. Second- through eighth-grade student inventions were reviewed by panels (regional and national) of distinguished science educator...

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Editor's Note (October 2000)

Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding communication and believes that educators need to communicate continuously with each other. In this issue, the Science and Children staff announce an avenue for elementary science educators to...