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Career of the Month: An Interview With Science Writer Tina Saey
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The term science writer describes a range of careers. Some science writers author books. Others work for colleges, universities, or businesses and communicate research underway at those institutions. Some help…
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Reading Into Science: Making It Meaningful
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Helping students read science textbooks and other substantive material does not have to interrupt the flow of content delivery. A variety of strategies, both instructive and effective, are available to help students…
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A recaptured natural area on school grounds becomes an outdoor classroom where learning opportunities abound.
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Research and Teaching: Small-Group Peer Teaching in Introductory Biology Classroom
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All teachers want their students to learn, enjoy, and be engaged in their classes. A good way to create such results is to incorporate active learning approaches into classrooms. Many teachers, however, do not know how…
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Idea Bank: Interview Assessment
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Do you worry that your high school chemistry students are not learning enough from lab activities? If so, it is possible that they aren't learning enough from writing basic lab reports. To encourage concept retention…
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Design Practices and Misconceptions
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This article describes beginner habits and misconceptions related to design practices. Once teachers are aware of these habits and misconceptions, they can more easily recognize them and work to remedy them through…
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Successful learning environments thrive in organized classrooms. Organization aids the new teacher in everyday instruction, and also provides stability for the students. The following is a rundown of organizational tips…
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The "Science Literacy Through Science Journalism" project explores how the practices of good science journalism can inform high school science education. Students learn lifelong science literacy skills by reporting the…
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Idea Bank: Clay Pot Refrigerators
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Access to refrigeration is something we take for granted in the United States. However, for many countries refrigeration is not an option for keeping food fresh. In 1995, a teacher in Nigeria named Mohammend Bah Abba…
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In a multisemester Popular Science Journalism course students produced science news articles for the university newspaper. Students in the course perceived an increase in their oral communication and critical-thinking…
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Students should understand both the science and the engineering models of experimentation. Since students are often predisposed to using the engineering model, teachers must intentionally design activities that better…
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To adequately prepare future faculty for their multiple roles as researchers, teachers, and colleagues, innovative teaching opportunities must be made available to doctoral students that allow them to maintain a high…
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The universality of the genetic code has allowed DNA isolated from a specific organism to be transferred and incorporated in another organism, transforming bacterial, yeast, plant, and animal cells. This transformation…
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Editor’s Note: A Foolproof Tool
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It’s difficult to think of a tool we use in science classes that provides as much for student learning as a science notebook. It supports the development of science skills, processes, and understanding as well as…
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Completing the Study: High School Students' Views of Scientists and Science
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In a study of K-8 students, teachers used an expanded version of Draw-A-Scientist Test (DAST) to gain insights to students' perceptions related to scientists, studying science, and using science outside the classroom.…
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