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Editor's Roundtable: <i>Dragonfly</i>TV takes flight
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Science Scope’s editor shares thoughts regarding the first season of DragonflyTV.
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Point of View: Evolution and Friendship
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According to the National Center for Science Education (2001), forty-four states have faced challenges to the teaching of evolution, in venues ranging from local school boards to state legislatures. The saddest result…
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An Interdisciplinary Study of the SARS Virus: A One-Semester First-Year Seminar
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An interdisciplinary study of the SARS virus provides opportunities for students in different disciplines to discuss the origin; spread; and global, economic, chemical, and biological aspects of disease. Students…
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What causes diabetes, and how does it affect a person’s health?
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Books, Biodiversity, and Beyond!
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Reading in science class doesn’t have to be boring, but it’s no secret to students or teachers that textbooks aren’t much fun to read. To enhance and integrate your science curriculum, try using alternative reading…
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To encourage students to seek research opportunities with campus faculty, one large university in the Southeast created a course entitled Science for All. A major goal of the course was to encourage students to work…
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Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue.
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Reconstructing the Geologic Timeline:
Adding a constructivist slant to a classic activityJournal Article |
The geologic timeline activity is revisited, adding a constructivist slant. This project provides evidence that time-honored activities still have a place in today's science classes.
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SCST: Two Cultures? Pfui! On Complementarity in Science and Humanities Teaching
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In this column the leadership of the Society for College Science Teachers (SCST) shares its views with JCST readers. This month's issue covers the SCST definition of scholarship in college science teaching that advances…
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The New Teacher's Toolbox: Back-to-School Dress for Success
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This column shares tips for teachers just beginning their career. This month’s issue offers some tips on how to make that winning first impression on your own students and colleagues.
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Play a game to facilitate students' understanding of the complex and abstract concept of neurons.
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It all began with casual conversation between a university supervisor and classroom teachers and approval to use an unused classroom at a local elementary school. The space became the hub of an exciting professional…
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An effective way to implement constructivism in the classroom is through the use of K'NEX building sets, an ideal exmple of toys that teach. In this activity, students construct knowledge by building bridges. K'NEX…
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Promoting Physical Science to Education Majors: Making Connections between Science and Teaching
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We address student attitudes toward physical science content knowledge and skills by modeling pedagogy appropriate for the K–8 classroom. Attitude measurements show that students are initially reticent in their approach…
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Safer Science: EMFs: Pulling the Plug!
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Over the past decade, many headlines have noted the potential dangers of extremely low frequency (ELF) electromagnetic field (EMFs) exposures—especially for children and young adults. Unfortunately, the jury is still…
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