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Editor's Roundtable: Worry-Free Inquiry

Science Scope’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue....

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How Not to Lose Your Students With Concept Maps

This study examines student perceptions of usefulness of concept mapping across four different physiology courses that varied in their implementation....

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Research and Teaching: Visual Literacy in Biology: A Comparison of Visual Representations in Textbooks and Journal Articles

Using course materials to promote visual literacy skills is an important aspect of undergraduate science education. A comparison study was undertaken to determine the composition of visual representation, specifically representations of data generate...

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Using Writing for Alternative Audiences in a College Integrated Science Course

Two separate writing-to-learn activities in which students wrote to authentic audiences outside of the instructor were used in a college integrated science course, Science of Water. An overview of students' tasks is presented along with student feedb...

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Math, Science, and Models

Fourth-grade students express erosion understanding in an interdisciplinary way. The authors describe the use of different forms of 2- and 3-D models to show students how, when, and why scientists and mathematicians use models....

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Introducing <i>A Framework for K–12 Science Education</i>: A Message to Our Members

The author gives an overview of the National Research Council's newly released document A Framework for K–12 Science Education....

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Science 2.0: Science Teaching and "the Cloud'

This column shares web tools that support learning. This month’s issue discusses using cloud-based storage options....

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Editorial: The Power of a Vocational Avocation

The Journal of College Science Teaching’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue....

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The New Teacher's Toolbox: New Year, New You

This column shares tips for teachers just beginning their career. In this month’s issue the author shares tips for starting on the right foot and charting a course for a successful and rewarding year ahead....

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A Wave of Interest

This article uses current events and models to generate inquiry. The teacher uses recycled materials to build a tsunami model....

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Green Science: A Breath of Fresh Air: Addressing Indoor Air Quality

This column focuses on issues related to environmentally friendly and sustainable science. This month’s issue looks at the causes, sources, and types of indoor pollution....

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Laboratory Instructional Practices Inventory: A Tool for Assessing the Transformation of Undergraduate Laboratory Instruction

The authors developed a protocol for observing laboratory learning environments. It directs observer attention to forms of student engagement and discourse. By categorizing the predominant forms of engagement and discourse at discrete points througho...

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The Math You Need, When You Need It: Online Modules That Remediate Mathematical Skills in Introductory Geoscience Courses

This project uses a just-in-time and necessity approach to mathematical learning, with online modular tutorials assigned prior to students encountering a quantitative concept in a geoscience context. Pre- and posttest scores show that the modules use...

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A Message From the NSTA President: Spirit, Opportunity, and Innovation: Science Education for a Smarter Planet

NSTA's 2011–2012 president delivers a message to science educators....

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What Do They Expect? A Comparison of Student Expectations and Outcomes of Undergraduate Research Experiences

This article examines the outcomes of undergraduate research in relation to the individual expectations of students participating in this research....

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Scope on Safety: Food for Thought, But Not for Eating

This column shares safety information for your classroom. In this month’s issue the author suggests that teachers familiarize themselves with best practices before proceeding with any food-based lab....

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Introducing <i>A Framework for K–12 Science Education</i>: A Message to Our Members

The author gives an overview of the National Research Council's newly released document A Framework for K–12 Science Education....

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Science 101: Why Don't Spiders Stick to Their Own Webs?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. In this month’s issue the author explores the world of spider webs....

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Sizing Up the Solar System

Students learn about the importance of scale in scientific models. This article describes one approach teachers can use to elicit students' misconceptions about the distance between planets in our solar system....