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Analyzing and Communicating Scientific Information
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Using collaborative techniques, case studies, and extensive assessment, students in the Towson Transition Course at Towson University learned to access, evaluate, and communicate scientific information. A statistically…
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Teaching Through Trade Books: Communicating With Pictures and Precision
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From the earliest civilizations, humans have used drawings and pictures as a form of communication and to convey information—whether it was the seasons or location of good hunting grounds. In this month’s column, simple…
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Safer Science: Geology—Rock Solid Safety
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Although perceived as having a lower level of safety issues compared to chemistry or biology laboratories, Earth-space science and geology classes have their share of challenges. In fact, a number of safety concerns…
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Sidewalk Astronomy: Students and teachers take astronomy to the street
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After sharing his large telescope with passersby on a busy street corner in Chicago, the author started the Sidewalk Astronomy Club to involve students in the experience. As a result sidewalk astronomy has become a…
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Using Google Earth to Teach Plate Tectonics and Science Explanations
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The author describes the Cyber-Enabled Earth Exploration Curriculum. Using this curriculum, students progress from making simple observations in the Google Earth environment to creating their own data files and overlays…
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Editor’s Roundtable: Not this teacher’s recommendation!
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The unfortunate result of state and district curriculum recommendations is that, currently, most students get the bulk of their Earth science education in grades 6–8, where it is usually integrated into general science…
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The Prepared Practitioner: Historical Perspectives
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In the June 2009 issue of Phi Delta Kappan, author Noah Feinstein argues that a discrepancy exists between society’s stated goal—that science education prepare all citizens for the future—and the reality, which is…
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Constructing Knowledge in the Lecture Hall
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The standard lecture/note-taking format is not an effective way for students to learn introductory biology. However, it is difficult to implement an active-learning approach unless the students prepare adequately for…
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Inquiry, a prominent feature of the National Science Education Standards, is the instructional keystone that connects doing and learning science (NRC 2000). Because it is integral to the Standards, inquiry is also…
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Students who engage in scientific inquiry must be able to evaluate the processes and evidence used to reach conclusions about scientific issues, regardless of whether the process is conducted in the classroom or through…
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Every Day Science Calendar: September 2008
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This monthly feature contains facts and challenges for the science explorer.
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A strong multicultural curriculum and instruction can make significant changes in motivating students in science and mathematics. In an effort to increase participation in science, the authors offer suggestions for…
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This column provides original articles on innovations in case study teaching, assessment of the method, as well as case studies with teaching notes. This month’s issue is a real case dealing with one of the medical…
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Teaching Through Trade Books: Meet the Decomposers
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This month's Teaching Through Trade Books column focuses on three books about decomposers: Compost Critters, A Pill Bug’s Life, and A Slug's Life. Activities for grades K-3 and 4-6 help children learn about animals’…
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RAISE: Using Geospatial Technology in the Public School
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The Rural Alliance for Improving Science Education (RAISE) partners Oklahoma State University with three public school districts in Oklahoma, enabling Oklahoma State University science graduate students to serve as…
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