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Students use manipulative models and small-scale simulations that promote learning of complex biological concepts. The authors have developed inexpensive wet-lab simulations and manipulative models for "Diagnosing…
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Issues in Sociobiology: The nature vs. nurture debate
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The implications of recent advances in genetic science have been called “America’s next ethical war.” Teachers should be prepared to discuss the controversial and sensitive dimensions of these topics because citizens…
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A Research-Based Molecular Biology Laboratory
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In an apprenticeship-style course that mimics experiences in research laboratories and better reflects trends in educational reform, students perform team projects through collaboration with corporate research…
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Last year the authors embarked on a study to find out whether more student-centered instruction was occurring in block-scheduled biology classes than in those of traditional duration and whether the student-centered…
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The author describes a technique called metacognitive circles, which is used with heterogeneous classes. Metacognitive circles allow teachers to provide opportunities to obtain, evaluate, and communicate information.
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Conservation Presentation: Students teach the value of recycling through a series of demonstrations
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In this article, Science Club students at Marquette High School in Milwaukee spread the message of the importance of conservative living and recycling through an inspiring, live show, "The Journey of Garbage." The…
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Editor’s Note: Creating Problem Solvers
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You’ll see that even young children are able to raise questions about the world around them and are willing to seek answers while making careful observations. Although there is no prescription for how to problem solve,…
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University professors suggest ways to bridge gaps among diverse learners—of different cultural, socioeconomic, physiological, and linguistic backgrounds—through the use of science centers in the classroom. Includes…
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You <em>Can</em> Get What You Want
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Many teachers regularly use their own money during the year to pay for miscellaneous teaching materials or to help individual students in need. In this article, the author explains how to secure funds and resources for…
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Science Shorts: Taking a Look at the Moon
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The communication skills of reading and writing go hand in hand with science as natural partners for fostering students’ understandings of the world. The similarities that exist between reading and writing strategies…
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Green Science: A Breath of Fresh Air: Addressing Indoor Air Quality
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This column focuses on issues related to environmentally friendly and sustainable science. This month’s issue looks at the causes, sources, and types of indoor pollution.
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Understanding other cultures provides students with a global identification, which allows them to see how our nation fits into the world society. When advances in science are incorporated into multicultural lessons,…
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Tried and True: Chipping away at the rock cycle
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The National Science Education Standards recommend that middle school students have a clear understanding of the history, composition, and formative processes that shape the Earth. To accomplish this goal, the authors…
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Pangea Redux: Students learn about plate tectonics using Wilson Cycle models
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The authors suggest that a basic misconception exists about the cyclic nature of plate tectonic theory that inhibits teachers and students from fully appreciating just how dynamic Earth has been and will be over the…
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Digital photography energizes students and focuses their attention on their environment. The personal connection to science helps students develop a habit of mind in which everything they see inside or outside of school…
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