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Thomas Locker’s book about nature entitled Water Dance (1997) provides the basis for this interdisciplinary project on Earth’s water cycles. Through thoughtful consideration of the text and art in Water Dance,…
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Swap Meet: A Novel Way to Introduce Unit Conversion
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This article describes a way to engage students through playing a card game to reinforce unit conversion skills.
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University Students' Acceptance of Biological Theories—Is Evolution Really Different?
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This study looked at student acceptance of important biological theories and explored the relationships between their acceptance of scientific theories and their understanding of the nature of science.
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“Why would a deer print be in the city?” wondered a student. She had noticed the track near a grocery store that morning with her mother. She was familiar with deer and had noticed their prints on a trip to a local…
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Idea Bank: Vector, Vector—That’s Our Cry!
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There are all kinds of computer-based software programs and websites available to help students understand and manipulate vector quantities. But if you have the time and want to do something different, this Idea Bank…
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Assessing Student Understanding with Technology
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Most science teachers are amazed when grading tests and quizzes, often wondering how and why students have reached a conclusion, particularly when students fail to provide a detailed account of their logic. Ideally, a…
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Student-designed experiments emphasize depth of understanding. Revisiting "known" concepts like heat, temperature, uncertainty in measurements, mass, and volume, helps students deepen their understanding. Having to…
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Bioterrorism and Real-World Science
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Involve your students in an inquiry-driven unit on bioterrorism with an authentic simulation of a quarantined biohazard area.
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The phrase “21st-century skills” suggests that our students will need a new batch of skills and tools in order to be prepared for the next century. However, many teachers would say that they already incorporate these…
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The Tokaimura Nuclear Accident
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The 1999 accident at the Tokaimura nuclear fuel processing plant near Tokyo is the context for a student discussion on nuclear power and the consequences of a nuclear accident. The case covers issues ranging from…
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Parts Cards: Using Morphemes to Teach Science Vocabulary
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Break words into their parts to help students make meaning of unknown words.
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Big Picture Science: Uncovering teaching strategies for underrepresented groups
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Some experts suggest that people who are underrepresented in science often have difficulty expressing their ideas and participating in classrooms where traditional methods of instruction are used because they may feel…
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Weekly Reports: Student Reflections on Learning
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Weekly reports, a structured journal form of formative assessment, allow instructors to receive information from the students, to address students’ difficulties in a timely manner, and to alter their instruction based…
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To help with unexpected moments in teaching science, the author put together a “recipe” for success. Professionalism and dedication are important ingredients in this recipe, as are enthusiasm and commitment to science…
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Environmental Research Puts Science into Action
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The new paradigm for student research should be articulations and collaborations with local governmental, academic, and civic entities. This will enable students to make lasting contributions to bettering their…
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