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Dialogues as Case Studies—A Discussion on Human Cloning: Creating Drama and Controversy in the Science Classroom

Dialogues are recorded conversations between two or more people, and as an educational device the use of dialogues has been sporadic. This article, to...

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Improving Science Education for Future Teachers: A Biology Lab Experience With a Teaching Component—Assumption College’s Science Programs for Education Majors

Faculty from Worchester's Assumption College education and natural sciences departments developed a science/education initiative to enhance the scienc...

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Introductory Physics for Nonphysics Majors—A Case Study: Continuous Engagement and a Supportive Environment—Reversing Negative Trends at a Portuguese University

This case study describes materials and teaching strategies used in an introductory physics course at a Portuguese university. The study provides evid...

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Research and Teaching: Promoting Attitude Adjustments in Science for Preserice Elementary Teachers—Linking Hands-on Experimentation in the Laboratory with Concept Development Strategies in the Lecture Hall

This article focuses on the restructuring of the science requirement for elementary education, early childhood education, and special education major...

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Point of View: Science at Scopes' School Today: Creationism 74 Years After the “Monkey Trial”—A Verdict

This column shares reflections or thoughtful opinions on issues of broad interest to the community. In this month’s issue the author discusses the s...

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Editorial: Time Will Tell

The Journal of College Science Teaching’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue....

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1948: The New Imperative for Science Literacy

This paper was presented by the author at the February 1998 Meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)....

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Using a Small-Scale Demonstration Farm as a Teaching Arena in Biology and Environmental Science: Learning Ecological Principles While Growing Food

Small-scale sustainable agriculture is a rich, vibrant arena for teaching and learning. This article features a farm used to teach students in a cours...

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Favorite Demonstration: Floating Spinach Disks—An Uplifting Demonstration of Photosynthesis

This exercise is ideal for studying the overall process of photosynthesis. It employs disks punched out of a spinach leaf with a hole-puncher. The fle...

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A Botany Laboratory Inquiry Experience: Investigating the Effect of Soil Resistance on Bean Seedling Emergence

This article describes how a Botany Laboratory Inquiry Project (BLIP) can be included in a general botany laboratory. The stated purpose of the BLIP c...

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Applying Inquiry-Based and Cooperative Group Learning Strategies to Promote Critical Thinking: Training Students' Minds and Improving Their Intellect to Become Informed Members of Society

This paper demonstrates how a course in molecular genetics can use problem-based activities and cooperative group strategies to support students learn...