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By Jonathan McClintock

High School Chemistry Instructional Materials Teaching Strategies

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Adaptation of Project-Based Learning Concepts to the Organic Chemistry I Laboratory Curriculum in a Small College Environment

Project-based learning (PBL) research is shown to improve students’ higher-order thinking skills. In this article, we describe an adaptation of the PBL model that is suitable for colleges with limited science, technology, engineering, and mathemati...

By Ilirian Dhimitruka and Geetha Surendran

Postsecondary Chemistry Labs Pedagogy Teaching Strategies

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Impacts of a Prerequisite Online Laboratory Course

In response to remote learning needs during the COVID-19 pandemic, introductory lecture and laboratory courses typically delivered fully in person were offered in a completely virtual format for the first time. Introductory laboratory courses are piv...

By Elizabeth V. Jones, Michael Evans, and Carrie Shepler

Postsecondary Chemistry Instructional Materials Labs Teacher Preparation

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Teaching Green Chemistry Through Student-Generated Open Educational Resources

This article describes the implementation of a student-generated open educational resource project into a majors’ organic chemistry laboratory. This scaffolded semester-long project was organized into six phases and designed to promote the goals of...

By Krystal Grieger and Alexey Leontyev

Chemistry Teacher Preparation Teaching Strategies

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Use of Interrupted Case Studies to Promote Argumentation in Chemistry

There has been an increase in the number of studies about educational scenarios aimed at promoting argumentation. Special attention is given to scenarios involving case studies. In this article, we report on the application of an interrupted case stu...

By Salete Linhares Queiroz, Mikeas Silva de Lima, and Douglas Gomes Lima dos Santos

Chemistry Teaching Strategies

Web Seminar

Teacher Tip Tuesday: Preparing to Present at NSTA Conferences (All Session Types), September 12, 2023

The conference is almost here! It's time to prepare your presentation. During this web seminar, we will be outlining how to create a successful presentation at NSTA’s National Conference.  ...

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Archive: Teacher Tip Tuesday: Reviewing a Proposal for NSTA Conferences, May 2, 2023

During this web seminar, the conference team will guide you through the process of reviewing and giving feedback, ensuring you have all the tools you need to provide a strong evaluation for each proposal.  ...

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Archive: Teacher Tip Tuesday: Submitting a Successful Proposal to Present at NSTA’s National Conference, April 4, 2023

Are you planning to submit a session, poster, or workshop proposal for educator sessions at the National Conference on Science Education? NSTA conferences offer valuable experiences that place the needs of educators front and center, providing an inv...

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Archive: Teacher Tip Tuesday: The Science Teacher Special Issue on Immunology and COVID-19, March 15, 2023

The editors of the January/February 2023 issue of The Science Teacher join us to discuss the Special Issue on Immunology. The issue provides space for sharing current teaching strategies and tools for teaching about epidemics and viruses. W...

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Archive: Science Update: Europa Clipper: Exploring an Ocean World, May 11, 2023

In this web seminar, a team from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory will share information about the exciting Europa Clipper mission that will explore Jupiter’s moon Europa. Launching in 2024, Europa Clipper will study Europa’s icy surface and su...

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