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  • Inquiry in the Large-Enrollment Science Classroom

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    The authors conduct research workshops twice each semester in their cell biology lecture course. Instead of solely analyzing data obtained by others, students form groups to design research questions and experimental…

  • Reinventing the Wheel

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    “The Wheel of Scientific Investigation and Reasoning” (Kramer 1987; Paul and Binker 1992) is a graphic representation of the scientific investigative process. The scientific process is depicted in a wheel rather than in…

  • Idea Bank: The Apple Genomics Project

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    Genomics is the study of an organism’s entire genome. Because genomics is a relatively new discipline, it can be difficult to find teaching materials, especially those that offer a variety of educational modalities. To…

  • Editor’s Corner: Earth in the Balance

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    The study of Earth science is sometimes overlooked in our high school science curriculums. In the rush to get through the sequence of biology-chemistry-physics and on to advanced level or AP courses, students and their…

  • Studying Science Teachers: Determining whether organization membership and national standards matter in the classroom

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    Individual teacher membership and use of the National Science Education Standards are vital to attaining the goal of an inquiry science experience for all students. Membership in professional organizations and NSES use…

  • Tech Trek: Skeins of Student Contribution: A New Web 2.0 Tool for Science

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    This column provides a look at the latest technology for science educators. This issue discusses new Web 2.0 tools.

  • Science Shorts: One Hungry Dinosaur

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    This column provides classic classroom activities that emphasize science process skills. In this month’s issue the author discusses using dinosaur models and pictures to help students understand the role of animal body…

  • An Award-Winning Approach to Lead Safety

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    A group of teachers use their Toyota Tapestry grant money to address the issue of lead poisoning in the community. Students learn about lead safety and how to test for lead on the school grounds and in their homes.

  • Collaboration with Community Partners

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    Collaborations with community partners make problem-based learning experiences more authentic and exciting for students while ensuring that the experience is consistent with the community’s needs and interests. The…

  • The Role of the Research Mentor/Teacher: Student and Faculty Views

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    A successful undergraduate research experience depends on a good mentor/teacher. Surveys, interviews, and focus group discussions reveal that students and their mentors agree that research learning is very different…

  • Tech Trek: Projecting your PDA

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    One of the perceived limitations of PDAs by teachers is its small screen. However, some recent innovations have opened a variety of new opportunities for middle school science instruction. Now, with some relatively…

  • University Partnership to Deliver Statewide Professional Development

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    Fort Hays State University and Emporia State University partnered with high-needs rural school districts to develop and offer a three-year professional development institute. The statewide institute was planned…

  • Writing and Science Literacy

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    Students' science literacy can be assessed and enhanced by using writing activities in the science classroom. Students can use technical writing to communicate their lab experiences and creative writing to make…

  • Science Shorts: How Symbiosis Creates Diversity

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    Diversity in habitats on Earth is astounding—whether on land or in the sea—and this is in part due to symbiosis. The lesson described in this article helps students understand how symbiosis affects different organisms…

  • The BSCS 5E Instructional Model: Creating Teachable Moments (e-book)

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    With this book, you can stop wishing you could engage your students more fully and start engaging. Magic moments no longer have to be random. The BSCS 5E Instructional Model can help you create more teachable moments in…

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