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Commentary: The Courage of His Convictions

An opinion piece about the 75th anniversary of the Scopes "Monkey Trial."...

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Idea Bank

This article features activities on the value of using authentic models for lab reports, learning by osmosis, and why it is essential to include units....

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Electronic Leaf Project: An innovative method for plant identification

This article demonstrates the benefits of a direct application of technology into a science classroom by transferring a traditional activity, such as leaf identification, into an electronic format. The new dynamic medium possesses attributes that can...

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Seeds for Thought: Teaching students to teach themselves

The experiment in this article erupted when a student shared that they had dumped grape juice into a flower bed and the custodian expressed frustration stating that nothing would grow. This prompted the teacher to design an experiment to determine if...

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Research and Teaching: How Do College Students Best Learn Science? An Assessment of Popular Teaching Styles and Their Effectiveness

This paper is based on William Leonard’s “How Do College Students Learn Science?” Chapter 1 in Effective Teaching and Course Management for University and College Science Teachers, edited by E. Siebert, M. Caprio, and C. Lyda. Dubuque, IA: Kend...