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Digging Into Inquiry-based Earth Science Research
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To help eighth-grade students experience the excitement of Earth science research, the authors developed an inquiry-based project in which students evaluated and cataloged their campus geology and soils. Following class…
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Society for College Science Teachers: I’m in the “Thinking Business”
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Teaching through inquiry doesn’t come automatically—professors have to think of instruction in a different way. Instead of describing information that students should know, they must challenge students to think at a…
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Case It! is a project to enhance case-based learning in university biology courses worldwide through the use of molecular biology computer simulations and Internet conferencing. In class testing, university students who…
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Every Day Science Calendar (April 2009)
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This monthly feature contains facts and challenges for the science explorer.
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This is a valuable paper-and-pencil activity that can be used as an introductory Earth science lesson or part of a broader integrated lesson on science processes. Students develop higher-level thinking skills as they…
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Few can resist a bubble wand and a brightly colored bottle of bubble solution. Although playing with bubbles might seem like just a fun outdoor activity, it is also an opportunity to explore some interesting science…
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Helping Students Write About Science Without Plagiarizing
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Most students don't plagiarize just because they are lazy. Most of them simply do not know how to write about science. As teachers, we can use planning strategies to help make some of the process of writing automatic,…
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Editor’s Roundtable: Developing inquiry skills
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Inquiry skills cannot be taught in only one grade or taught only at the start of the year; and they cannot be taught by having students memorize a set of procedures and definitions for a pencil-and-paper test on “the…
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This study compares a traditional paper presentation approach and a case study method for the development and improvement of oral communication skills and critical-thinking skills in a class of junior forensic science…
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Quality Control and Design in Science Learning
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Make the connection between applied science and "pure" science by conducting inquiry-based, quality control investigations on consumer products. For this series of activities, small groups of students examine the…
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Can Problem-based Instruction Stimulate Higher Order Thinking?
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One of two Instrumental Analysis Laboratory sections at Northern Arizona University was converted from its traditional format into a problem-based format, adding elements of authentic, investigative, and cooperative…
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Out of Sight: Investigating Unseen Objects
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In this module, students measure and map unseen objects hidden within boxes representing the ocean floor. These instructional activities use the element of mystery to motivate student inquiry in a manner that promotes…
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Editor's Corner: Keep It Simple!
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The Science Teacher’s editor shares thoughts on the current issue that is packed with ideas on using inquiry effectively and "Keeping It Simple."
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This article describes an exercise ideal for use in an introductory biology or microbiology class. It requires no specialized equipment, little expertise in microbiology, and provides a colorful demonstration of a…
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Fact or Fiction? Female students learn to critically evaluate science on the Internet
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To introduce students to computer technology, the authors used a web-based science project, “Tabloid Trash vs. Serious Science,” in several secondary science courses at Columbia School for Girls. Their intent was…
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