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Building First-Year Science Writing Skills With an Embedded Writing Instruction Program
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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…
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There are more STEM jobs than there are qualified graduates to fill these positions, and recruiting students into STEM majors is insufficient. Of students who enter college intending to pursue STEM, nearly half do not…
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This article presents a cross-case comparison of two faculty-driven partnerships between two-year colleges and four-year institutions.
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Promoting STEM Persistence Through an Innovative Field Trip–Based First-Year Experience Course
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At our small liberal arts college, we recently introduced a field trip–based course as a requirement for all first-year science majors. This course, entitled “The Urban Ecosystem,” explores various aspects of science…
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The Early Years: Teaching Life Cycles Throughout the Year
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This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s article shows how to introduce children to animals and their offspring commonly seen in children’s literature.
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This column shares reflections or thoughtful opinions on issues of broad interest to the community.
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Step-by-step instructions in the chemistry lab often eliminate opportunities for inquiry, higher levels of thinking, and the sense of accomplishment students find through independent discovery. However, removing…
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The first year in the classroom is probably the most challenging of a science teacher’s career. While many science and education classes are offered in college, they do not always teach the basics of getting started.…
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Sliding common objects, such as blocks, boxes, balls, empty containers, and even play foods down a ramp is a fun way for kids to start exploring some physical science concepts related to the position, force and motion…