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Ask the Experts -- January 2006

Have you ever wondered why lead is considered to be a cancerous metal? One of our "Ask the Experts" readers was also curious about this subject and po...

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Every Day Science Calendar: January 2006

This monthly feature contains facts and challenges for the science explorer. ...

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Use of a Consumer-Grade Digital Camera to Archive Written Exams

The use of a photocopier to archive exams consumes photocopier resources and generates a large amount of waste. As an alternative, one instructor uses...

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Tips from the Field

Field trips are opportunities to experience science in settings beyond the classroom. But how do teachers design a trip that will enhance students' an...

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A Backward Approach to Inquiry

In the sciences, the National Science Education Standards further emphasize that learning science is an inquiry-based process; therefore, teaching met...

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Writing Assignments in a Nonmajor Introductory Ecology Class

A unit was developed which incorporated writing assignments into an introductory ecology class to encourage nonmajors to improve their writing skills ...