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Literacy in Science: A Natural Fit
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Reading is an essential part of science literacy, but what, when, and how can we incorporate reading in the science classroom? To address these questions and bring reading back into the science classroom, the authors…
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Science Sampler: How long is your day?
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The tilt of the Earth on its axis and the manner in which sunlight strikes the Earth remains one of the most misunderstood concepts taught in an introductory astronomy course. The misconceptions that surround the…
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Scientific Literacy for Today's Students
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This article identifies some of the obstacles of teaching science, technology, and society (STS) education issues in the classroom. Featured is an effective teaching tool—the three-level study guide—a tool for guiding…
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The WebQuest is a four-step process integrated at appropriate points in the Animal Studies unit. Through the WebQuest, students create a series of habitat maps that build on the knowledge gained from conducting the…
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This article examines the students' mixed perceptions of the use of active learning techniques in undergraduate science lectures.
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Methods and Strategies: Using Drawing Strategically
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Drawing activities in science can help students conceptualize and reflect on their experiences. In this article, the authors share their experiences incorporating drawing into science lessons for third- and fourth-grade…
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Science Sampler: Handmade weather instruments
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For students to truly understand the science behind weather phenomena, they should be familiar with such physical concepts as the movement of molecules in solids, liquids, and gases; the relationship between temperature…
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The "Old Dogs" Project: Prodded by Their Peers, Professors Learn New Tricks
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In this article, the authors describe a low cost, easily emulated project designed to improve classroom teaching methods. The arcane title supports the notion that "old dogs" (teachers with many years of experience) can…
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This column shares reflections or thoughtful opinions on issues of broad interest to the community. In this month’s issue, the author discusses the question of proper usage of the scientific vocabulary—it’s not new and…
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Reading Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone aloud to her sixth grade students, inspired a teacher to create a mathematics activity based on budgeting for school supplies. The increased interest led to a connection…
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Favorite Demonstration: Biological Membranes
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This demonstration provides an excellent example of how eukaryotic cells are compartmentalized and how important the bilipid layer of the endomembrane system is in providing this sectioned architecture. This…
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Tech Trek: Data collection and analysis tools
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This activity is designed to help students learn to use technology to analyze data. In this illustration, students design and conduct a scientific investigation based on data collected from height and arm span…
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Classroom Applications of Top-Down & Bottom-Up Processing
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Recent research in cognitive neuroscience has yielded a more comprehensive understanding of brain function. The advances in neuropsychological research have greatly added to our understanding of top-down and bottom-up…
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Scope on Safety: Space—The final frontier!
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These are the voyages of laboratory science safety! The issue of science laboratory space and class size has been on a long safety trek. For example, the National Science Education Standards and subsequent science…
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