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Exploration Science: A case history from Earth orbit
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The intent of this case history is to encourage science fair organizers to permit students to submit observational science projects, not just experimental ones. The author shares a condensed example of his own research…
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Editorial: Cures, Risks, and Human Rights in America
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The Journal of College Science Teaching’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue.
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Action research is one of the fastest growing directions of staff development (Webb, 1996). This article describes how the author used the Constructivist Learning Environment Survey (CLES) (Taylor et al, 1997) to gather…
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This article describes a new teaching strategy employed in a senior-level microbiology course where up to 25 students are introduced to and conduct semester-long original research projects. The paper presents examples…
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Science Shorts: Heating Up, Cooling Down
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Have you ever stepped barefoot onto a sandy beach on a warm and sunny day? Chances are you started to move fast as the hot sand began to scorch your feet! When you return in the evening you'll find the sand has become…
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Science Sampler: Capitalizing on student travel in Earth science classrooms
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Students who take extended vacations during the school year can present a recurring challenge for educators. However, this article outlines creative strategies that will enrich students as they travel abroad, and engage…
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Project Citizen is a program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education’s congressionally funded Center for Civic Education, which sponsors both domestic and international programs. The Center for Civic Education’s…
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A Killer Lake Alive with Learning Opportunities
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Students often fail to remember, understand, and apply what they have learned in science classrooms. The sample lesson described in this article illustrates how teachers might move science education toward an authentic…
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Web of Life Connections; Learning about the interdependence of life
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This article offers suggestions for helping students understand the interdependence of life through firsthand experiences, by focusing on something familiar—their family, and by playing "what if" games to open up an…
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Point of View: College Science for Preservice Elementary Teachers: What Is the Best Approach?
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This column shares reflections or thoughtful opinions on issues of broad interest to the community. This article talks about college-level science courses that future elementary teachers take as part of an elementary…
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Ask the Experts—April/May 2007
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The experts address the following question in this month’s column: What color is the blood in a person’s veins? I’ve heard it described as “blue,” but it looks to me to be dark red, as it appears when blood is drawn…
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Float It Down the River: The great water transport contest
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Float it Down the River is an exciting design activity that involves students in a hands-on, creative project in which they use higher order thinking skills in a motivating setting. Students working in groups of four to…
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Science 101: How is reading science books different from reading other kinds of books?
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A good history book tells a story, much like a good novel. In reading those stories, one is able to read through the text relatively quickly and still get the main points. Science reading is a much slower process. You…
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Collaborative Teaching Across Freshman Information Technology and Chemistry Courses
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This article discusses a lesson in which chemistry was incorporated into information technology (IT) programming assignments and IT problem solving into chemistry. At-risk students, performing well below control groups…
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Blending Language Learning With Science
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With purposeful planning, teachers can reach all students with the dual goals of language development and scientific inquiry.
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