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Ask the Experts: February 2008
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This month’s column addresses the following question: How did the Cartesian diver (devil) get its name?
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In clinical laboratories, molecular methods of DNA analysis such as the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) are used to identify fungal and bacterial pathogens, parasites, and important viruses. This laboratory will fit…
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Picturing Physics: Using an image, students determine the distance from an object to the camera
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To demonstrate the digital camera's use as a scientific instrument, this exercise challenges students' scientific creativity and provides an experience in the scientific research process. Students designed and carried…
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Mentoring Students in an Introductory Science Course
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To improve success levels of students enrolled in anatomy and physiology (A…
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“We love science! We love science!” cried the first- and second-grade students at Rice Lake Elementary School in Lino Lakes, Minnesota. The science program for primary grade students here is so good that students wanted…
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Draw-a-Scientist/Mystery Box Redux
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The sequence of activities presented here—Draw-a-Scientist and the Mystery Box Redux—were designed to help students better understand the nature of science (NOS) and engage them in the process of scientific inquiry. As…
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In this column the President of SCST shares his views with JCST readers. This month’s issue focuses on the importance of teachers making sure that the seeds sown are viable, and that they can germinate and grow if they…
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Central State University adopted a K–12 family model for its Scholars Program, which consists of six activities for students majoring in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. This article…
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Society is largely ocean illiterate and a basic understanding of the key concepts needed for sound decision making on matters related to sustainability and the health of humankind is lacking. At present, a network of…
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The Journal of College Science Teaching’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue.
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Turning Bread into Rocks: A Multisensory Unit Opener
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How can we engage middle school students and pique their interest in rocks? How can we better demonstrate the vital links between minerals and rocks? How can we help students fine tune their observation and recognition…
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Making the Case for Action Research
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As any contemporary teacher knows, credit and credibility are showered on those who engage in research-based practices. And not just any research. It must be tied to a study with a large enough number of participants; a…
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Idea Bank: Reading, Writing, and Physics
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The Idea Bank provides tips and techniques for creative teaching, in about 1,000 words. This month’s Idea Bank discusses an assignment in which students read, write, and study current physics topics without diverting…
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Laboratory Notebooks in the Science Classroom
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Lab notebooks provide students with authentic science experiences as they become active, practicing scientists. Teachers gain insight into students’ understanding of science content and processes, while students create…
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The Search for the Lost Wichita Expedition
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This project began upon discovering that a fellow science teacher's farm was located in the general vicinity of where the Lost Wichita Expedition had patrolled in southern Oklahoma. Participating in an archaeological…
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