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Are There Really Treefrogs Living in the Schoolyard?
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Every schoolyard presents a wealth of opportunities for science exploration. To capitalize on this resource, the authors developed an activity in which students assessed whether their schoolyard could provide a viable…
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An inquiry-based curriculum requires teachers to design experiences that engage students in scientific phenomena through direct observation, data gathering, and analysis of evidence. Replacing familiar routines and…
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Fishbone Diagrams: Organize Reading Content With a “Bare Bones” Strategy
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Fishbone diagrams, also known as Ishikawa diagrams or cause-and-effect diagrams, are one of the many problem-solving tools created by Dr. Kaoru Ishikawa, a University of Tokyo professor. Part of the brilliance of…
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Self-efficacy is a key predictor of achievement and retention in most academic areas, including the sciences. In this study, the effects of teaching strategies on self-efficacy and course climate were examined. Question…
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Since the passage of No Child Left Behind (NCLB) in 2002, and the amendments to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act in 2004, the majority of students with learning disabilities take science courses as part…
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Invite an Alien to Astronomy Night
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Dozens of inflatable aliens recently “descended” upon the authors’ middle school to kick-off their first school-wide Astronomy night. With an estimated attendance of over 500, their eighth-grade students hosted over a…
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The University of Tulsa moved to update its general chemistry laboratory program. This provided an opportunity to investigate what factors are important in revising chemistry lab experiments to enhance student interest…
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Research and Teaching: Designing a Blended Course: Using ADDIE to Guide Instructional Design
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The ADDIE (analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation) model was applied to help redesign a General Chemistry course to improve student success in the course. The resultant course is a blend of online…
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Cooperative Learning in an Inclusive Science Classroom
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This article outlines three steps teachers can take to incorporate cooperative learning strategies that ensure active participation by all students, including special education students.
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Teaching the Nature of Science Through the Concept of Living
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By virtue of its connection with scientific literacy, the nature of science has been considered essential subject matter for the science curriculum. With this in mind, seventh-grade students were introduced to three…
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Every Day Science Calendar: February 2011
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This monthly feature contains facts and challenges for the science explorer.
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Many first-year chemistry students have memorized the steps of the “scientific method” and can recite them without any prompting. But when introduced to controlled, independent, and dependent variables, they hit a brick…
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Continued decreases in government funding, increasing enrollments, and the demand for accountability and assessment characterize the new landscape of higher education. One facet of the demand for accountability is a…
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Safer Science: Chemical Spills: Absorbing Safety
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This column provides best safety practices for the science classroom and laboratory. This month’s issue discusses how the teacher should respond to an incidental chemical spill in the school science laboratory.
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Science Sampler: Exploring Floating Concrete and Beam Design
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These construction activities increase students' awareness of math and science careers, especially in the area of engineering.
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