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In their research, scientists generate, test, and modify scientific models. These models can be shared with others and demonstrate a scientist’s understanding of how the natural world works. Similarly, students can…
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In this column the leadership of SCST shares its views with JCST readers. In this month's issue find out the importance of submitting program proposals almost a full year in advance of a convention.
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Science 101: Can we protect our communities from natural disasters?
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There are two ways one might protect communities from natural disasters. One is to minimize the damage from disasters, and the other is to prevent the disasters in the first place. However, preventing disasters is…
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Students learn about visual acuity through a guided inquiry activity that helps them understand the concepts. These concepts are important in helping students understand their own vision. Visual acuity concepts,…
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Science Sampler: Out of the Stone Age
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A collection of rocks and minerals can bring out the little kid in middle school students. When they walk into the classroom and see all of the rocks, their curiosity is sparked. They hurry over to the table and pick up…
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Reaching the Next Stephen Hawking
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This article offers five ways to help students with disabilities in advanced placement science classes.
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Abandoned mines and quarries can be extremely dangerous. In this month's insert, read up on the National Energy Foundation's (NEF) educational outreach program for mine safety.
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The experts address the following question in this month’s column: How does a proton exchange membrane work and what exactly is the “fuel” for this fuel cell?
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The <i>Next Generation Science Standards</i> and the Life Sciences
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Using the life sciences, this article first reviews essential features of the NRC Framework for K–12 Science Education that provided a foundation for the new standards. Second, the article describes the important…
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Libros de Ciencias en Español (March 2004)
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Spanish-speaking children, like children everywhere, are naturally interested in the world around them. If we are to encourage their understanding and appreciation of the natural and physical sciences, we should…
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An Astronomical Misconceptions Survey
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Misconceptions that students bring with them to the introductory science classroom are especially prevalent in astronomy. One way to identify and possibly dispel some of these misconceptions is through using a…
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Commentary: Community Collaborations
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The National Science Education Standards offer the first assurance that community collaborations can be meaningful as they describe science instruction that educates students to “engage intelligently in public discourse…
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Teaching Through Trade Books: Growing a Garden
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Many people look forward to planting their own garden and enjoying its fruitage throughout the summer months. Gardening can be an excellent learning experience in many ways because it offers opportunities to learn about…
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This project provies a unique opportunity for a partnership between two state colleges and two tribal Native American colleges. First, the authors developed a collection of interdisciplinary cases. Second they taught…
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The Effect of Seat Location on Exam Grades and Student Perceptions in an Introductory Biology Class
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The effect of seat location on learning has received surprisingly little attention in education literature (Weinstein 1979). Classroom experience and education literature suggest that students who sit in the front of a…
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