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Journal Article
Engaging Students with Magnets, Rulers, Globes, Rocks, Leaves, and . . . Dogs
By Lee Ann Potter
Journal Article
Connecting the Science of Water to Students’ Communities
By Molly German, Jessica Hernandez, and Rachel Scherr
Journal Article
Promoting Sensemaking Through an Impactful Instructional Sequence
By Patrick L. Brown and Rodger W. Bybee
Journal Article
Teaching Climate Change Through Educational Resources From America’s National Parks
By Breanna C. Beaver, Shannon L. Navy, Annie Runde, Melissa Sladek, and Eve West
Web Seminar
While many people think they need solar-viewing glasses to safely observe an eclipse, there are MANY safe alternatives. This web seminar will demonstrate easy and practical ways to view the upcoming solar eclipses taking place on October 14, 20...
Journal Article
The COVID-19 pandemic forced instructors to suddenly pivot from in-person to remote teaching and students to rapidly adapt their learning strategies. During this emergency instruction period, 21 semistructured, one-on-one interviews were conducted to...
By Pouya Bahrami, Denice Blanco, Hannah Thetford, Li Ye, and Julia Y. K. Chan
Journal Article
Determination of the Helpfulness of Physics Exam Study Methods
This study investigates the relationship between study methods and exam performance in introductory physics courses. Data were collected over 3 years through surveys to examine students’ study habits, perceived effectiveness of techniques, and the ...
By David Waters and Rahul Jilakara
Journal Article
Nonmajor Students’ Use of Reflection to Enhance Biology Understanding and Relevance
Although most students in nonmajor biology courses will not enter careers in science, they will need a working understanding of biology and how it relates to their lives to make informed decisions on important topics that will affect their lives, inc...
By Nicole J. Thomas, Tina Vo, and Jaime Sabel