Hook, Line, and Sinker

Journal Article | June 2013

A global fisheries role-play activity enhances students' scientific discourse and argumentation skills.

Editor's Corner: Let's Argue!

Journal Article | June 2013

The Science Teacher’s editor shares thoughts on the current issue.

Science 2.0: Meet Siri, Your New Lab Partner

Journal Article | June 2013

This column shares web tools that support learning. This month’s issue discusses using voice-command options in the science lab and classroom.

The Green Room: Going Extinct

Journal Article | June 2013

This column focuses on making your teaching more environmentally friendly. This month’s issue discusses classroom activities related to extinction.

The New Teacher's Toolbox: That's a Wrap

Journal Article | June 2013

This column shares tips for teachers just beginning their career. This month’s issue discusses using end-of-year surveys for feedback to help gauge your teaching style.

Idea Bank: The Gummy Bear Lab Meeting

Journal Article | June 2013

The Idea Bank provides tips and techniques for creative teaching, in about 1,000 words. This month’s Idea Bank discusses social processes such as making claims, examining claims, replicating findings, and proposing…

Safer Science: The School Safety Ranger

Journal Article | June 2013

This column provides best safety practices for the science classroom and laboratory. This month’s issue discusses the need to have a qualified employee provide technical guidance on implementing the Chemical Hygiene…

Career of the Month: An Interview With Chemical Engineer Anna Lis Laursen

Journal Article | June 2013

This column shares interviews with professionals using science in the workplace. This month’s issue describes the work of a chemical engineer.

Health Wise: Shining a Light on Skin Cancer

Journal Article | June 2013

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STEM for non-STEM Majors: Enhancing Science Literacy in Large Classes

Journal Article | June 2013

This study evaluated a strategy using clickers, POGIL, and a focused science literacy orientation in an applied science course for non-STEM undergraduates taught in large classes.

Augmenting Guided-Inquiry Learning With a Blended Classroom Approach

Journal Article | June 2013

This article describes the implementation of a blended guided-inquiry course in chemistry for nonscience honors students.

A First-Year Experience Sequence for Science and Mathematics Majors

Journal Article | June 2013

This article outlines strategies and activities used at a large urban commuter campus in a first-year experience sequence run by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics for the College of Science.

On the Road to Science Literacy: Building Confidence and Competency in Technical Language

Journal Article | June 2013

In this article we examine an oral language learning technique called choral repetition for its role in building literacy in the context of an animal physiology course.

Using Writing and Culture to Teach Science Content to Preservice Teachers

Journal Article | June 2013

This article describes how the incorporation of a writing assignment, creating a book about culture and science, into the syllabus of methods science course for preservice teachers was used to foster science content…

Using Active Learning in a Studio Classroom to Teach Molecular Biology

Journal Article | June 2013

This article describes the conversion of a lecture-based molecular biology course into an active learning environment in a studio classroom. The goal of the activities in this course is to involve students in…