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Scientific Literacy for All

All students, including English language learners (ELLs), benefit from a curriculum that emphasizes the teaching of concepts in depth and focuses on process and critical thinking skills. Often, simply using the inquiry-based learning and hands-on app...

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Making Your Science Program Work

Although improvisation is a skill that can be mastered, it does require a bit of patience and persistence, especially when you’re just starting out. The following article is designed to help new teachers make a smooth transition from the college en...

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Favorite Demonstration: Localization and Visualization of the Pancreas—Making the Pancreas Visible to Students

This demonstration describes a simple procedure that helps students to identify the entire pancreas, including its boundaries. The method exposes the head, body, and tail of the pancreas so students may learn to appreciate its structure and the way i...

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An Inquiry Primer

The science education community has embraced no idea more widely than “inquiry,” or “inquiry-based instruction.” In fact, developing an inquiry-based science program is the central tenet of the National Science Education Standards (National R...

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Humble Advice for New Science Teachers

By understanding the relationship between practical knowledge and teaching techniques, new teachers can improve upon the learning experiences of students. The author shares approaches to teaching that she found effective in creating a meaningful scie...