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Live From Boone Lake: Interdisciplinary Problem-Based Learning Meets Public Science Writing
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As strong proponents of problem-based learning (PBL), the authors designed and taught an interdisciplinary, team–taught PBL course on Writing Science for the Public at a midsize northeastern state university. This…
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The study described in this article is part of the Maryland and Delaware Climate Change Education Assessment and Research (MADE CLEAR) project, which aims to improve climate literacy in the K–16 population through…
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Exploring the Science–Society Interface With a Bridging Research Course
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This article describes the development of a model for an optional, research-based course that bridges two existing, traditionally separate, introductory science courses. This research course provided freedom for…
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Nonscience majors often rely on general internet searches to locate science information. This practice can lead to misconceptions because the returned search information can be unreliable. In this article the authors…
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In this article the authors present an update to Explorations, a program at Stanford University that allows undergraduates in an introductory biology course to explore specialized topics in the biological sciences while…
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In this study, conservation biology faculty and practitioners from across the United States designed classroom exercises and teaching interventions intended to bolster oral communication skills. Through repeated oral…
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Point of View: What Does Formative Assessment Look Like in the College Science Classroom?
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This column shares reflections or thoughtful opinions on issues of broad interest to the community. This month’s issue discusses tools of formative assessment.
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Given biotechnology’s emergence as a major competitor in the Pittsburgh region, critically linking education to industry through the Community College of Allegheny County’s Biotechnology Workforce Collaborative (BWC)…
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Case Study: Writing a Journal Case Study
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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 describes incorporating a journal article into the…
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Bringing the Maker Movement to School
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Fourth-grade students create projects to illustrate the transfer and transformation of energy.
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Investigating Axial Seamount: Using Student-Generated Models to Understand Plate Tectonics
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Teach students to use their own models as tools for constructing a scientific explanation of a natural phenomenon.
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Using coherent storylines to explain phenomena.
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Feet Wet, Hands Dirty: Engaging Students in Science Teaching and Learning With Stream Investigations
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Stream investigation and restoration projects offer unique experiential opportunities to engage students in outdoor learning experiences that are relevant to the communities in which they live. These experiences promote…
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Adaptations create science conventions that avoid the typical pitfalls of science fair time.
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Celebrating Science With the Community
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An approach to science fairs intended to create learning celebrations.
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