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The <i>Next Generation Science Standards</i> and the Earth and Space Sciences
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This article examines the important features of Earth and space science standards for elementary, middle, and high school levels.
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Editor’s Corner: Small Science
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We know that nanotechnology offers real possibilities. It already appears in commercial products such as computers, sunscreens, high-performance sporting equipment, and stain-resistant fabrics. The evolution from vacuum…
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This study found no evidence that seat location affects student achievement even in very large classes where students sitting in the back are a considerable distance from the instructor. Rather, the differences in…
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Field Trips Online: Investigating water quality through the Internet
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Alternatives to the traditional field trip exist. Teachers can supplement occasional field trips with Internet-based inquiry lessons to explore water quality.
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Environmental Education and Service Learning in the Tropics: Making Global Connections
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Research has suggested that a service-learning component can add a powerful dimension to learning course content in a variety of science disciplines, in addition to assisting students in seeing connections between their…
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Scope on Safety: Beware of students bearing kits
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After the holidays, many students are eager to bring in cool science-related gifts to share with their classmates. Items like laser pointers, introductory chemistry sets, rocketry kits, electronics/electricity kits, and…
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Commentary: The Risk of Intelligent Design
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An opinion piece about an alternative explanation to evolution—Intelligent Design (ID) theory.
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To what extent can Earth’s natural resources support the growing human population? Mathis Wackernagel and colleagues developed the concept of the “ecological footprint” to quantify the amount of land area required to…
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Many teachers and students have experienced the classic pet rock experiment in conjunction with a geology unit. A teacher has students bring in a “pet” rock found outside of school, and the students run geologic tests…
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Ocean Science in the Classroom
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Although ocean or marine science courses can effectively integrate the sciences in ways that stimulate student curiosity and interest, they have not yet received formal recognition for the role they could play in…
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Exploring Alternative Conceptions
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Teaching is an inexact science. Even experienced teachers have difficulty assessing the effectiveness of their lessons and students’ mastery of concept. Teachers must be particularly careful to avoid introducing or…
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Teaching With Multiple Methods in Mind
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Teachers know what a daunting job it can be to ensure that all students in a class learn effectively. In addition to the usual difficulties of gaining everyone’s attention at once, instructors also run into the issue of…
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Faculty portfolios can serve as excellent repositories for a faculty member's scholarly activities. Using the guidelines provided, faculty portfolios can serve to integrate the areas of teaching, research, and service.…
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Favorite Demonstration: The School Dance, According to Le Chatelier
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When teaching science, or any other topic, an example of the concept being taught taken from students’ past experiences is often valuable. A familiar situation can reduce the anxiety of an unfamiliar or intimidating…
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One way to improve teacher retention is to adequately prepare preservice teachers while they are enrolled in professional teacher education programs at colleges and universities. In a model developed at Towson…
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