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Point of View: An American University Professor in Africa: Crossing Cultural Boundaries to Teach Physics at the University of Botswana

This column shares reflections or thoughtful opinions on issues of broad interest to the community. This issue focuses on an American University professor's tenure in Africa at the University of Botswana....

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Push-ups and Propulsion

In this activity, students build and experiment with a balloon car for a hands-on investigation of action and reaction in a jet propulsion simulation, with the help of a few plastic plungers from Push-Up ice cream treats. This activity helps develop ...

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The MORE Thinking Frame: Guiding Students' Thinking in the Laboratory

The Model-Observe-Reflect-Explain (MORE) Thinking Frame is a laboratory-based instructional tool developed to address some of the weaknesses of undergraduate science programs. The tool was developed to engage students in the thinking processes underl...

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SCST: 'What Am I Doing Here?,' Revisited: Some Columns I Wish I Had Written

In this column the leadership of the Society for College Science Teachers (SCST) shares its views with JCST readers. ...

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Addressing the Standards in the Garden

This article answers the call to achieve scientific literacy by using the Garden Explorations program—a hands-on science camp focusing on the processes of science to enhance student understanding of scientific inquiry....

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Sumos and the Center of Mass

It is true that science can be found anywhere, even in the ancient Japanese sport of sumo wrestling. This activity gives students insight into both Japanese culture and an important science lesson on center of mass....

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A Science Showdown

This activity features an after-school "Science Challenge Day," with the idea of getting students excited and involved in science, both inside and outside of the classroom. For this educator, just hearing the students' comments at the end of the chal...

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After the Bell: Science Sensibility

Early exposure to scientific activities may lay the foundation for a student's journey from learning science as a novice to achieving science expertise....

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The Total Science Experience Laboratory for Sophomore Biology Majors: Transcending the Laboratory to Learn Much More Than Just Biology

In the Total Science Experience (TSE) lab, students become team research scientists. Proposal writing and reviewing, project management, team coordination, manuscript writing, and presentations help students make career decisions at an appropriate ph...

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Favorite Demonstration: La Fiesta Radioactiva: Distinguishing Alpha, Beta, and Gamma Emissions from Orange-Glazed Dinnerware

This demonstration involves measuring the radioactivity emitted by Fiesta dinnerware. It will acquaint students with the rudiments of radiation detection and shielding, and requires little preparation or in-class time....

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Tuned In, Turned On

This activity "TV Graphic Journal," allows students the freedom to choose TV programs that meet their interests. Keeping up their journals adds extra work but students can learn on their own turf and make connections between home, school, and the wor...