Cell Structure and Function: The Cellular Factory

Science Object | January 1970

Science Objects are two hour on-line interactive inquiry-based content modules that help teachers better understand the science content they teach. This Science Object is the second of four Science Objects in the Cell…

Making as a Performance Task

Journal Article | March 2019

students at NYOS Charter School’s elementary campus in Austin, Texas … graders from the school. During the gallery walk, each student explained …

Start With Art

Journal Article | April 2020

their individual functions, and how they work together to make a cell function … are directly related to their function. For example, by observing the thick cell … in the animal cells, students better understand the supportive function …

Construction Ahead: Evaluating Deployment Methods for Categorization Tasks as Precursors to Lecture

Journal Article | March 2019

The authors of this article briefly review the literature rationalizing sorting tasks as a preclass activity for fostering deep initial learning and transfer.

Genetics with Dragons

Journal Article | April 2019

Hardware, software, and websites for use in the classroom.

Science in Socio-Scientific Issues

Journal Article | April 2020

to apply what they learned about the structure and function of macronutrients …

Bringing Clarity to Science Instruction

Journal Article | October 2019

replacement reaction, or to articulate the science behind the demonstration … knowledge to explain phenomena, while at the same time drawing on problem … but highly coveted planning time, ensuring students have clarity …

Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge Testimonials

Page | March 2020

slides. Second and third grades will use the model of the human body … me in this endeavor as well. I share this learning with all stakeholders at Carson … and third grades will use the model of the human body to supplement …

Building First-Year Science Writing Skills With an Embedded Writing Instruction Program

Journal Article | February 2020

An important foundational skill developed in an undergraduate science program is the ability to find, critically evaluate, and communicate scientific information. Effective science communication depends on good writing…

A Short, Course-Based Research Module Provides Metacognitive Benefits in the Form of More Sophisticated Problem Solving

Journal Article | March 2019

This article describes how a short, course-based research module that provides metacognitive training in a high-enrollment biology course enhances complexity of student responses to a research-related problem-solving…

Student-Driven Citizen Science

Journal Article | October 2019

Investigating marine plastic pollution

Student Perceptions of Open Educational Resources Video-Based Active Learning in University-Level Biology Classes:

Journal Article | July 2020

We quantified student perceptions of an active learning exercise, based on open-educational video resources, in both a first-year seminar class (Natural Environment of Athens and Georgia, three sections), and a larger…

Freebies for Science Teachers, Week of June 15, 2020

Reports Article | February 2020

Investigating Environmental Racism in the High School Biology Classroom

Blog Post | May 2020

of how poisons can impact cellular processes such as enzyme functioning and cause …