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Many young people learn about scientific topics online, yet middle school students have trouble identifying where scientific information comes from and what characterizes good sources of scientific information online.…
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Journey of the Monarchs: Studying North America’s Nomadic Butterfly
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Citizen Science November/December 2024
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One of the most cost-effective ways to engage students in real-world STEM is by turning to local issues of emerging relevance through current events. In this middle school lesson, local current STEM events are used to…
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Flipped Science Classrooms and the Cornell Note-Taking Method
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The flipped classroom is a relatively new innovation in teaching middle school science; however, students often struggle with taking notes that provide metacognitive cues and reinforce understanding. This paper…
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Differences in perception of peer interactions in student-centered STEM courses
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A study was done at a mid-sized public university in the Midwest of the United States. At this university, there are three large classes taught in Student-Centered Active Learning Environment with Upside-down Pedagogies…
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A Partnership to Support Improved Public Understandings of Science Education
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Although public attitudes towards K-12 education are relatively positive, there are still fundamental misunderstandings about what effective science teaching entails, which could hinder public support for science…
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As introductory college science courses transition from large, passive lectures to more student-centered active learning environments, additional instructional support may be needed. Peer Learning Assistants (PLAs) can…
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Developing Critical Thinking in Biology Through Progressive Writing Assignments
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Critical thinking is essential in academia and the workforce. Although writing can be used as a pedagogical tool for fostering deeper subject matter understanding, increased retention, and critical thinking, relatively…
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Increased Pre-Lecture Reading and Greater Attendance at a Community College Gateway Science Course
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Gateway science courses are an ongoing obstacle to recruitment into STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). Students come to these courses with a high cognitive load, making success in the…
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A Model for International Summer Research Experiences for STEM Students
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In this article, we report on a National Science Foundation-funded immersive international summer research program for biology students. Six students, representing Cohort 1 of a three-year program, spent nine weeks at…
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Effect of voluntary clicker participation on General Chemistry performance
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Mixed results have been reported on the correlation between clickers and performance. This study investigates the usage of clickers in a voluntary context. Scores on an internal chemistry placement exam were used to…
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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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Increased Student Employment is Associated with Inferior Biology Exam and Course Performance
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Rising tuition rates across colleges and universities contribute to the mounting financial strain on students. In response to rising costs, literature details that students would seek to bolster their financial security…
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Impact of the Timing of Content Introduction on Student Exam Performance in General Chemistry
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Students come into the classroom with a variety of background knowledge. Therefore, it is imperative that educators are able to help all students, regardless of their familiarity with the content. Since it can be…
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The Connection Between Drawing Organic Structures and Information Processing
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Students need a strong understanding of how to represent chemical compounds in order to succeed in organic chemistry. This project set out to gain a better understanding of students’ difficulties with symbolic…
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