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Perceptions of Teaching and Learning of STEM Revealed in University Academics’ Drawings
As part of a larger study investigating the perceptions of university academics about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM); STEM learning environments; and necessary capabilities for STEM educators at a university, this article re...
By Vesife Hatisaru, Andrew Seen, and Sharon Fraser
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An Undergraduate Independent Study Project
A lateral flow assay was designed and optimized as an independent study project that aimed to develop an assay for the qualitative detection of troponin assay. Lateral flow assays (the classic example being a pregnancy test) have the advantage of bei...
By Ellie Schilling, Joy Sandman, Rida Sait, April Stich, Kwaku Baryeh, and Gifty Blankson
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The Science Teacher—July/August 2023
Volume 90, Number 6 Engaging All Students in Our Science Classes Making science engaging for ALL students requires each of us to know our students as learners with individual interests and identities. Through the common components of science ...
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How I Inadvertently Misled Some Students
Clear key results and simple figures have clear advantages when teaching. However, these same properties can mislead some students. I provide examples from my presentation on the body mass index, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention maps of the...
By Mark Milanick
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Improving Writing Skills Through Scripting a Science Podcast for Non-Expert Audiences
In this article, we describe and analyze the experience of undergraduate chemistry students who scripted episodes of a science podcast for non-expert audiences. This practice aimed to improve public communication of science and technology, often supp...
By Carolina Sotério and Salete Linhares Queiroz
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Big Books Have a Big Impact on Elementary Science Education
Preservice elementary teachers are faced with the daunting task of learning enough about every subject to support their students’ development of foundational ideas. Teacher preparation programs and professional development providers therefore have ...
By Rachel Hallett-Njuguna
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To transition introductory college science courses from large, passive lectures to more student-centered learning environments, additional instructional support is needed. Peer learning assistants (PLAs) can support that transformation by engaging st...
By Brittney A. Ferrari, Jonathan A. Dees, Norris A. Armstrong, and Julie M. Kittleson
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Transitioning from Partial to Total Understanding
By Jesse Wilcox, Carly Troyna, William Lange, Katharyn Gray, and Cassidy Leadley
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Making the Most of the Upcoming Solar Eclipse Double-Header October 14, 2023, and April 8, 2024
By Andrew Fraknoi and Dennis Schatz
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Q: How can I convey the very long times involved in the history of the Earth and life on Earth?
By Matt Bobrowsky
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Using Force and Motion Concepts to Achieve a Hole in One
By Heidi Masters, Kylee Plants, Elizabeth Sutton, and Rebecca Mitchell
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Science and Children—July/August 2023
Volume 60, Number 6 July/August 2023 We’ve all wondered how a seemingly fragile spiderweb can be both delicate and unbreakable, or how a small frog can effortlessly cling to a glass window. When we slow down to observe nature and see what i...
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Science Scope—July/August 2023
Volume 46, Number 6 Eclipses Across America Two wonderful teachable celestial events will occur during this school year in North America, allowing plenty of time to plan. A solar eclipse “double-header” occurs on Saturday, October 14, 202...
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Solutions-Focused Sustainable Development Education Through Biomimicry
By Danielle Harlow, Devon Azzam, Julie Bianchini, and Karin Lohwasser
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By Samantha Richar, Arianna Pikus, Marisol Massó, Maggie Demarse, Amelia Gotwals, Tanya Wright, and Amber Bismack
Lesson Plan
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Go Ahead—Mimic Me: How Plants and Animals Inspire Inventions and Design
By Christine Anne Royce
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By Missy Holzer, Jessica Monaghan, and Kathleen M. Browne
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Innovative Technology Enhances Outdoor Learning Experiences With Playground Physics
By Michaela Labriole, Judith Hutton, Laycca Umer, and Kate Maschak
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Monitoring Microplastics in Surface Water—A Pacing Guide for Grades 5–12
By Tracy Ostrom, Matthew Ferner, Alessandra Sutti, Stuart Robottom, and Sandro Sutti

