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The Energy—Culture Connection

Understanding other cultures provides students with a global identification, which allows them to see how our nation fits into the world society. When advances in science are incorporated into multicultural lessons, students comprehend the relevance ...

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SCST and Kendall/Hunt—Together Celebrating Outstanding Undergraduate Science Teaching: Recognizing the Achievements of Some First-Rate College Science Educators

In this column the leadership of the Society for College Science Teaching (SCST) shares its views with JCST readers. This month’s issue celebrates the collaboration of SCST and Kendall/Hunt in the selection of an Outstanding Undergraduate Science T...

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Research and Teaching: Using Internet Class Notes and PowerPoint in the Physical Geology Lecture: Comparing the Success of Computer Technology With Traditional Teaching Techniques

The Southwest Missouri State University (SMSU) study compared student performance in physical geology lecture classes using a traditional method of presentation with that of using Internet notes and PowerPoint lecture slides. In the traditional metho...

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Commentary: Engaging Students in Science Research

An opinion piece about connecting the classroom to scientific research to help students develop conceptual understanding....

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Natural Cycles: Coming Full Circle—Using natural cycles to teach elementary science objectives

Native Americans commonly use a circle in their art and stories to represent the fact that matter is conserved. From generation to generation, Native Americans passed on the idea that matter is conserved and used the wheel, hoop, or circle as a symbo...

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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...