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Big Ideas at a Very Small Scale
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The purpose of this article is to share a learning-cycle sequence of lessons designed to convey the particulate nature of matter through use of physical models and analogical thinking. This activity was adapted from…
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Perspectives: Reading and Science
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To become good readers, students need experience in reading for information. Science class is an ideal place for students to develop motivation and strategies for informational reading. Yet with the promotion of hands-…
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The Prepared Practitioner: A Free Library
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The internet has been a wonderful invention for making resources easily available to anyone with access. As a science teacher and NSTA member, you probably have a list of favorite internet sites for teaching-related…
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The CSI Effect: Changing The Face of Science
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Until recently, the vast majority of female student images of scientists were versions of white males working alone in laboratory settings (Barman et al. 1997). As a result, the authors asked the question, “What…
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Methods and Strategies: Understanding the True Meaning of Nature of Science
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Along with the responsibility of teaching science content and inquiry comes the responsibility of nurturing an understanding of the nature of science. This article offers applicable suggestions to help in highlighting…
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A Five-Year University/Community College Collaboration to Build STEM Pipeline Capacity
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This article investigates the mechanisms through which undergraduate research experiences for community college students can have second-order and multiplier effects on other students and home community college science…
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Tried and True: No Matter the Weather, We'll Measure Together
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This column provides classic demonstrations and experiments with a new twist. In this month’s issue technology-infused weather investigations are explored.
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Tech Trek: Technology-based planetary exploration
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The lesson in this article is an example of how science educators can incorporate the Internet into the classroom.
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Challenges and Solutions for ELLs
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Preparing students for high-stakes testing presents a constantly increasing challenge for science teachers. Not only do students vary greatly in their science knowledge and backgrounds, but also English Language…
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The Science Teacher’s editor shares thoughts on the current issue.
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Commentary: Tips for Successful Presentations
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An opinion piece about presentations and tips for making them successful.
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Toothpick Chromosomes: Simple Manipulatives to Help Students Understand Genetics
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Make sense of genetics terms while demonstrating the link between models and the biological processes they represent. Using toothpicks as simple models of chromosomes can promote student understanding of genetics…
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In this discussion case, parents must decide whether or not to enroll their sons in an experimental treatment program designed to alleviate the symptoms of muscular dystrophy. The case explores the genetics and…
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Many instructors think that by incorporating case study analysis into the science classroom they will sacrifice course content. The directed case method, however, is a proven strategy for deepening and solidifying…
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Beyond Dissemination in College Science Teaching: An Introduction to Four Core Change Strategies
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Within the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education community there are repeated calls for the reform of undergraduate teaching. Resulting change efforts often focus on developing and…
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