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Favorite Demonstration: Mock Immunoprecipitation - "Who Done It?"

Many biologists have admitted that much of what is taught in biology is explained with principles of chemistry and physics. Chemistry and physics de...

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The Campus Lake Learning Community: Promoting a Multidisciplinary Approach to Environmental Problem Solving

A multidisciplinary learning community provided environmental management students the opportunity to work with students in different classes and major...

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Point of View: So Tell Me Again--Who's Locked in the Chinese Room?

To succeed in our classes--especially science classes--students must be physically and intellectually present most of the time. They must be able to ...

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Guest Editorial: Where Are We Now?

Results from the recently released 2003 Trends in Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) and the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA), t...

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Chaos: Connecting Science and the Humanities

In this article, we learn about a team-taught course entitled Chaos in Science and Literature. The goals of the course were to place science in a nont...

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Biological Effects of Static Magnetic Fields: Ideal Experiments for Introductory Courses

A serendipitous finding involving static magnetic fields can be used to design experiments suitable for both science and nonscience majors. It has bee...

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The Case Study: An Open or Shut Case? Contrasting Approaches to Case Study Design

The hallmark of an open-ended case study is the possibility of multiple outcomes to the problem at hand. This adds to its realism, provokes higher-ord...

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Progressive Questioning: Improving Students' Critical-Thinking, Logic, and Problem-Solving Skills

The senior-level course Water Pollution and Purification for environmental science majors at the University of Maryland-Eastern Shore requires student...

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Society for College Science Teachers: PowerPoint Queens and Online Kings

Technology provides potentially useful tools for colleges and universities. There is always one important ingredient that cannot be left out, however...

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Learning Outside the Classroom: Practical Suggestions for Reorganizing Courses to Promote Higher-Order Thinking

Exposing students to content outside of the classroom encourages them to take control of their learning. This article describes three methods for red...

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The Role of the Research Mentor/Teacher: Student and Faculty Views

A successful undergraduate research experience depends on a good mentor/teacher. Surveys, interviews, and focus group discussions reveal that students...