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Professional Development and Teacher Learning: Using Concept Maps in Inquiry Classrooms
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Two urban middle school science teachers used concept maps as a form of assessment in their inquiry-oriented teaching. Critical steps in this learning process included adapting curriculum materials to a specific school…
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New Physics Teaching and Assessment: Laboratory- and Technology-Enhanced Active Learning
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For more than half a decade, two universities—North Carolina State University (NCSU) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology—have been engaged in reforming their introductory physics courses. This chapter describes…
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The purpose of this article is to describe a lesson aimed at teaching students the function of enzymes in order to obtain mastery of NGSS Standard HS-LS1-2. The lesson is designed to engage learners through the…
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Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experiences for Laboratory Learning in the Life Sciences
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Laboratory learning in the life sciences is historically centered around following recipe-like instructions to complete activities with defined outcomes. The American Association for the Advancement of Science’s…
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How Is Conceptual Understanding Developed Through the Three Dimensions and Learning Strands?
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This chapter examines A Framework for K–12 Science Education learning practices of science and engineering, focusing primarily on science and the role in teaching science through the learning strands. The list of…
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How Does Linking Assessment, Instruction, and Learning Support Conceptual Understanding?
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This chapter focuses on connecting instruction, assessment, and learning. It features some of the ways you can use formative assessment to support conceptual understanding in science so that teachers can make better…
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Using Collaborative Digital Summary Tables to Impact Student Engagement and Learning
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This manuscript reports on the impact of using collaborative digital summary tables on student engagement and learning. First, traditional summary tables were used during two units in 7th grade life science, then more…
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Loud and Clear Project: An Introduction to Geospatial Tools for Project-Based Learning
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Project-based and student-driven learning continue to be at the forefront of school reform efforts. Technology is a significant bridge and tool used empower and leverage student projects. Geospatial technologies…
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Transdisciplinary learning—where students develop and apply knowledge from multiple disciplines to solve open-ended problems—is necessary to prepare students for the most pressing real-world problems. Because…
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Science Learning in YouTube Comments on Science Videos Embedding Movie References
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Movies have long been used for teaching in undergraduate science courses. However, embedding movie references (EMR) in science videos is a new trend. This study explored how EMR in YouTube science videos might affect…
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Focusing on Learning as a Marker of Success for Underrepresented Students
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Integrating Computer Science to Enhance Remote Learning
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Extending Engineering Learning Beyond Field Trips
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COVID-19 Pandemic Safer Science/STEM Online and Face-to-Face Learning Environments Instruction Disclaimer Statement (Note: This disclaimer statement is recommended for instructors to include with their course outline and all online or at home science/STEM lab activities.) “The safety precautions/protocols outlined for…
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Teacher-Learning, Meaning-Making, and Integrating ISE Practices in Diverse Urban Classrooms
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