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Students Own Their Introductory Chemistry Experience: Becoming an Element for a Semester
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Introductory science courses serve a population of students in the major as well as those students outside the discipline. In an effort to help this diverse population of students connect personally with the content of…
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Paired Courses: A New Paradigm for College Teaching
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Instead of flipping a conventional college course, the authors explore flipping part of a conventional course into a whole new course.
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In recent years, commissions and reports have called for laboratory courses that engage undergraduates in authentic research experiences. The authors present an iterative approach for developing course-based…
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This article describes how one biology department at a midsize university has integrated assignments into core and elective courses with the objective to enhance the development of science communication skills.
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A postexam review activity was implemented in an introductory biology course to help students learn from their mistakes and strengthen reasoning and self-regulatory skills. The goal of this study was to design and test…
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Introductory science, math, and engineering courses often have problems related to student engagement, achievement, and course completion. To begin examining these issues in greater depth, this pilot study compared…
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Point of View: Diversity in STEM: Doctor, Heal Thyself
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This column shares reflections or thoughtful opinions on issues of broad interest to the community. This month’s issue calls on STEM professionals to take three simple steps toward diversifying the STEM workforce.
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Two-Year Community: Integrating Undergraduate Research at Two-Year Colleges
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Because community colleges contain smaller class sizes, agile course structures, and faculty dedicated to best practice approaches, these institutions are inherently capable of developing more student research platforms…
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Case Study: Formulating Questions That Address Student Misconceptions in a Case Study
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This column provides original articles on innovations in case study teaching, assessment of the method, as well as case studies with teaching notes. The idea that misconceptions must be addressed to improve learning is…
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Fifth graders focus on unique properties of matter to separate a mixture.
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A STEAM activity has students paint with the power of chemical reactions.
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Are Clouds a Solid, Liquid, or Gas?
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Confronting fifth graders’ misconceptions about states of matter and the water cycle
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Modifying a “well-worn” activity to explore matter classification
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Developing young scientists’ understanding of matter begins with an exploration of properties.
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Eclipses Across the Curriculum
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The 2017 Great American Total Solar Eclipse coming up in August provides many opportunities for integrated lessons.
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