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Teaching With Jazz: Using Multiple Cases to Teach Introductory Biology
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Case studies challenge students to think, to process ideas at a higher and more complex cognitive level, and to experience science as a process rather than as a collection of facts. This article describes an…
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Science Sampler: Phasing in lunar observations
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Increase students' understanding of the phases of the Moon through this interdisciplinary unit which includes a pre-test to gauge students' prior knowledge and a post-test to assess their increased understanding of the…
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Science 101: How do plants move?
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Just as with any organism, simple growth causes plants to move, but we’re going to focus on movements that are unique to plants and, in some cases, pretty creepy. Sorry for the pun. Here the author describes a bunch of…
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The phrase "Life is change" is meant to convey to high school students that a key characteristic of living organisms is continual change. A community photography project captures the essence of biology and fosters…
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Safer Science: Goodbye MSDS, Hello SDS
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This column provides best safety practices for the science classroom and laboratory. This month’s issue discusses a proposed rule change to the Hazard Communication Standard, a national standard that addresses chemical…
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Says Who? Students apply their critical-analysis skills to fight town hall
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Biology students critique and challenge a public health proposal to limit citizen exposure to environmental toxins. They won the challenge and learned that while they are only in high school, their abilities to analyze…
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Are There Really Treefrogs Living in the Schoolyard?
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Every schoolyard presents a wealth of opportunities for science exploration. To capitalize on this resource, the authors developed an activity in which students assessed whether their schoolyard could provide a viable…
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An inquiry-based curriculum requires teachers to design experiences that engage students in scientific phenomena through direct observation, data gathering, and analysis of evidence. Replacing familiar routines and…
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Fishbone Diagrams: Organize Reading Content With a “Bare Bones” Strategy
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Fishbone diagrams, also known as Ishikawa diagrams or cause-and-effect diagrams, are one of the many problem-solving tools created by Dr. Kaoru Ishikawa, a University of Tokyo professor. Part of the brilliance of…
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Self-efficacy is a key predictor of achievement and retention in most academic areas, including the sciences. In this study, the effects of teaching strategies on self-efficacy and course climate were examined. Question…
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Since the passage of No Child Left Behind (NCLB) in 2002, and the amendments to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act in 2004, the majority of students with learning disabilities take science courses as part…
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Invite an Alien to Astronomy Night
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Dozens of inflatable aliens recently “descended” upon the authors’ middle school to kick-off their first school-wide Astronomy night. With an estimated attendance of over 500, their eighth-grade students hosted over a…
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The University of Tulsa moved to update its general chemistry laboratory program. This provided an opportunity to investigate what factors are important in revising chemistry lab experiments to enhance student interest…
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Research and Teaching: Designing a Blended Course: Using ADDIE to Guide Instructional Design
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The ADDIE (analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation) model was applied to help redesign a General Chemistry course to improve student success in the course. The resultant course is a blend of online…
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Cooperative Learning in an Inclusive Science Classroom
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This article outlines three steps teachers can take to incorporate cooperative learning strategies that ensure active participation by all students, including special education students.
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