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Commentary: The Coming of Age of Informal Science

The array of informal education configurations is enormous yet all follow the same basic premise of educating through flexible, interesting, and often entertaining methods. And, consistent with the National Science Education Standards, informal educa...

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Career of the Month: An Interview with Respiratory Therapist John D. Hiser

Whether treating newborns for breathing disorders, helping patients with asthma, or diagnosing sleep disorders, respiratory therapists help people breathe easier. Today, as President of the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC), Respirator...

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Science Teaching beyond the Classroom

Informal learning and the environments where it takes place has the power to inspire our future aspirations, or evoke fond memories of childhood learning experiences. Museums, zoos, aquariums, parks, science centers, planetariums, the school yard, an...

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Science for Fun? Try a High School Science Club!

Unravel the mysteries, intricacies, and delights of science by starting a high school science club in your school. Through a school science club, students develop teamwork, communication, and leadership skills. This article addresses the positive imp...

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Commentary: Valuing Informal Science Learning Environments

Understanding the spark that museums and science centers ignite for a continuum of learners helps teachers to think more creatively about engaging students in the classroom and challenges them to consider the power that authentic discovery plays in ...

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Learning Lessons from Estuaries

There is something that draws us all to the sea and especially to the fertile estuaries that nuzzle up to its shores. An estuary serves as both a nursery and a grave for sea creatures. This article describes annual trips to three islands in the Chesa...

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A Partnership for Problem-Based Learning

So many demands are placed on high school teachers today. But the right kind of professional development can help teachers meet these challenges. A partnership among a high school biology teacher, a graduate student, and an assistant professor of bio...

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Career of the Month: Historical Archaeologist

Historical archaeologists such as Mark Warner investigate through excavations and written records of how people lived in the recent past. This thrilling career involves the excavation of artifacts, in combination with written documents, and enables a...