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Students for Sustainable Energy
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At Montpelier High School (MHS) in Vermont, students are accustomed to making changes in their school and community. Over the last six years, MHS students have participated in the Annual Winooski River Cleanup Project,…
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Everyday Engineering: It's Stuck on You
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This column provides an inside look at the marvels of engineering in everyday life. This month's issue takes a closer look at adhesive bandages.
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This article focuses on the use of E-mail to improve student-instructor interaction and create an atmosphere of instructor support. E-mail also promotes the use of computer technology and provides a way to encourage…
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Defining Inquiry: Exploring the many types of inquiry in the science classroom
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Different types of lessons and different types of inquiry are used for specific needs in the science classroom. Understanding the different aspects of inquiry can help educators vary the types of teaching and learning…
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Science 101: Where does amber come from?
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What aromatic, soft, sticky resin found in trees protects plants by sealing cuts and excluding bacteria, fungi, and insects? You guessed it, amber! This article examines the origins and usage of amber from ancient…
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Science Sampler: Global Warming Project
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To address the issue of global warming locally, the author developed an inquiry-based project to examine the impact of the school’s traffic situation on climate change. In this project, students collected data in the…
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Science Sampler: Fueling interest in science—An after-school program model that works
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As our society becomes more technologically advanced and jobs require additional related skills, it is important that all girls, not just those interested in science, technology, engineering, and math (commonly referred…
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Drawing on Students' Knowledge
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Effective instruction requires continual assessment of student understanding to identify and redirect misconceptions. This is particularly important when dealing with topics that seem straightforward to the teacher but…
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Science Sampler: Anchor activities
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What's the best way to keep students occupied when they have finished their work? An Anchor Activity Learning Station provides high-interest, educational options for students who have finished with required class…
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Discovering Trees: Not Just a Walk in the Park!
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An urban classroom participates in a yearlong partnership sponsored by a local botanical garden. Through field trips and classroom activities students observe and learn about seasonal changes in trees and sketch their…
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This case uses the story of Dawn Langley Simmons, who may have been misidentified as male at birth, to illustrate the developmental basis of human sexual dimorphism and how gender misidentification may occur: Students…
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In an effort to improve inquiry learning in the classroom, the authors modified a standard, inquiry-based curricula to provide opportunities for students to discuss discrepant events. The tool, called Hypothesis-Based…
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Washington State now allows students to obtain a high school varsity letter in community service if they complete over 150 community service hours in a calendar year. With this in mind, the author has integrated…
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Scope on the Skies: No place like home
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At a distance of 50.1 light years, the star 51 Pegasi represents an interesting milestone. When viewed today, the light you see from this star left the same year that President Eisenhower signed the National Aeronautics…
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A Simple Approach to Improving Student Writing: An Example From Hydrology
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Using the simple approach described in this article, college science instructors can help students become independent thinkers and writers in science. The unique character of this approach is that it shows students how…
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