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The Case Study: The Language of Chemistry
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To offer an alternative to the survey and foundation frameworks, the authors designed The Language of Chemistry course to use only three to four case studies over the entire semester. In direct contrast to both the…
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Tried and True: Wind and pressure
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The wind is part of our daily lives, but not everyone can explain what causes this phenomenon. To demonstrate how differences in pressure systems cause air to move from one area to another, the classic collapsing-can…
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The Prepared Practitioner: Literature Circles
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Using literature to help students better understand the nature of science often involves some combination of historical vignettes, case studies, or readers’ theater. Straits (2007) discusses a different approach for…
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Scope on Safety: For Safety's Sake, Check the SDS
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This column shares safety information for your classroom. This month’s issue discusses the new Safety Data Sheets.
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Editor's Note: The First Two Weeks of School
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Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue.
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This article focuses on the SETI@home project—Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence.
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Science Sampler: Exploratory Excursions—Documenting slow changes in local parks
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While hiking a local conservation property and trying to unwind after a hectic day, it dawned on the author that teaching his students about slow changes to the Earth’s surface could be as simple as a walk in the woods…
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Most middle-level students are very appearance-conscious, and an accidental spill in the cafeteria can result in a daylong struggle to cover an embarrassing stain. Thanks to the science of nanotechnology, now students…
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Scope on the Skies: What's red and retrogrades?
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This column focuses on astronomy throughout the year. This month’s issue features the position of Earth and Mars and Mars reaching opposition.
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Effectiveness of a Lab Manual Delivered on CD-ROM
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Although electronic instructional media are becoming increasingly prevalent in science classrooms, their worth remains unproven. We assessed student perceptions and performance using CD-ROM delivery of lab materials and…
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A Message from the NSTA President: Developing a World View for Science Education
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In this section, NSTA President Michael Padilla shares a story reflecting the affect that immigration has had on almost all school systems across the country. He shares his motivation for choosing Developing a World…
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Undergraduate biology programs are currently undergoing reform to involve students in biomedical research. Engaging students in more active, hands-on experiments allows students to discover scientific principles for…
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Frontloading Classroom Management
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In this article, the authors describe a systematic approach to planning for the first days of school that is appropriate for today’s demanding high school science classrooms. These strategies apply to any science…
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Kindergarteners, Fish, and Worms ... Oh My!
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Students learn about animals through observations and science discussions.
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Editorial: The Power of a Vocational Avocation
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The Journal of College Science Teaching’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue.
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