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Grading in mass enrollment, introductory labs can easily consume a large amount of the instructor's time. This article features the "streamlined" contract grading scheme which has many potential advantages, including a…
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The development of students’ science reasoning abilities is a goal of science education. Researchers measure science reasoning using a variety of instruments, each with limitations and restrictions. In this study,…
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Desperate Times Call for Desperate Measures
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Dissolving the Barriers to Measuring Dissolved Oxygen
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The amount of dissolved oxygen (DO) in water is a critical component in the aquatic ecosystem. While measuring the level of DO is a common practice in water quality studies, the sensors often used to capture the data…
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Science of the Summer Olympics: measuring a champion
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As Official Time-Keeper of the 2012 Olympic Games, Omega’s high-tech timing devices have come a long way since the 1932 games in L.A. where athletes were timed to the nearest one-tenth of a second. The company brought…
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Corn ears—examine and measure
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Photo by Keith Weller “Why is corn used as a decoration in the fall in the United States?” asked a student’s grandmother. She is originally from Estonia where she said seasonal decorative include straw weavings,…
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How is ocean temperature measured in order to predict hurricanes?
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How is moisture in the air measured in order to predict hurricanes?
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The Pasco Wireless Light Sensor: See the Light. And Measure it too.
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Within an understated white plastic box is found a dynamic and versatile sensor that effectively measures many forms of light, and gives the science class a peek into how we learn about the universe we live in. Yes,…
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Focus on Physics: When Our Round Earth Was First Measured
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Building an Understanding of Physical Principles Our Earth is round, although it was not always thought to be that way. It looks flat. But if the Earth is viewed from a tall building, especially near the ocean when the…
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