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Although student production of arguments in group learning environments has been shown to promote scientific reasoning and understanding of science concepts, little previous work has examined the relationship of the…
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The study described in this article aimed to quantify knowledge and misconceptions of evolutionary processes among upper level undergraduate students and analyze how knowledge and misconceptions changed throughout a…
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This study explores the use of Photovoice as a pedagogical tool in two introductory undergraduate chemistry courses for nonscience majors.
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Point of View: The Need for Fieldwork in Science
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The author makes a case for fieldwork as having a strong capacity for increasing both science and nonscience majors' abilities to learn complex concepts, with the added benefit of actively engaging minority and female…
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This study evaluates the effectiveness of human anatomy software in face-to-face and online anatomy laboratory classes.
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Case Study: The Mystery of the Seven Deaths: A Case Study in Cellular Respiration
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In this interrupted, problem-based case study, students explore the purpose of cellular respiration as they play the role of medical examiner, analyzing autopsy evidence to determine the mysterious cause of death for…
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Channeling Your Inner Entomologist
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A partnership between a teacher and an entomologist engages second graders in a study of insect locomotion.
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Fifth graders take an interdisciplinary field trip to a farm and learn science and local history in the process.
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A family science event engages a community in STEAM exploration.
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A creek restoration project led by fifth-grade students affects the whole community.
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Informal Science Learning in the Formal Classroom
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Creating a quality partnership with informal science institutions.
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A school collaborates with community partners to support authentic inquiry.
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Editor's Note: Outside Resources
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Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue.
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Guest Editorial: Embracing Informal Science Resources
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An opinion piece about the value of informal science learning experiences.
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Teaching Through Trade Books: Will It Sink or Will It Float?
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This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. This month’s trade books and accompanying activities help students investigate the concept of sinking and floating in more depth.
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