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Toothpick Chromosomes: Simple Manipulatives to Help Students Understand Genetics
Make sense of genetics terms while demonstrating the link between models and the biological processes they represent. Using toothpicks as simple models of chromosomes can promote student understanding of genetics concepts. A list of genetics definiti...
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Predicting Population Curves: Using inquiry in the biology classroom to study populations
A study of gray wolf populations in Wisconsin sparks inquiry in the biology classroom. Students evaluated variables that would affect the wolves, and developed one graph and a defense statement that the students agreed was a good prediction of what t...
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An aquarium, land trust, and fifth-grade class collaborate in an ongoing, multidisciplinary project combining fieldwork and research. Students create and observe eastern bluebird habitats, keeping detailed journals. A project schedule is included....
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Assessing Performance Tasks: Guidelines for developing objective scoring rubrics
As educators incorporate additional performance tasks into instruction, they are faced with the challenge of evaluating student achievement related to those tasks. The key to evaluation is developing student- and teacher-friendly scoring rubrics. A w...
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The Egg: In the Lab and Across Cultures
Eggs can be an inexpensive way to illustrate scientific concepts and promote understanding of other cultures. This series of demonstrations address the science and cross-cultural significance of eggs....
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Science Sampler: Playing games
Playing games in class is always a welcome change, but designing science games can be very time consuming for the teacher. This article describes how to enlist student help in creating new games. Examples and a grading rubric are included....
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Science 101: What Is a Watershed?
The term watershed is often used today, but not all of us know what it truly describes. A watershed is an area of land in which all water drains to a common location or waterway. In some parts of a watershed, water flows. In other parts of a watershe...
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Editor's Corner: A Vocal Inquiry
The Science Teacher’s editor shares thoughts on the current issue and elaborates on the definition of "inquiry."...
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After the Bell: Historical societies—more than a visit to a dusty attic!
The local historical society has a wealth of possibilities. This article features a few ideas on ways they can be used to enhance science curriculum....