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Science Sampler: Science newsletters

Having students write and publish their own newsletters is a great way to integrate reading and writing, infuse technology, and build home/school rela...

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Scope on the Skies: Summer skies

Planet viewing, a good meteor shower, space missions, and the biggest full Moon of the year will be a few of the highlights of this summer's astronomi...

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Mathematical Modeling in Science

Creating mathematical models using spreadsheets can help high school students learn at deep levels in both science and mathematics, and give teachers ...

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Post-Genome Era Pedagogy: How a BS Biotechnology Program Benefits the Liberal Arts Institution

Genomics profoundly affects society, because genome sequence information is widely used in such areas as genetic testing, genomic medicine/vaccine dev...

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Helping Graduate Teaching Assistants Lead Discussions with Undergraduate Students: A Few Simple Teaching Strategies

Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs) are frequently asked to lead discussion groups. These groups generally take the form of tutorials, review sessions...

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The Cell as a Candy Factory

Turn your classroom into a candy factory to help students gain an understanding of cell organelles in a meaningful context. Students compare the cell�...

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Enhancing the Instructional Environment: Optimal Learning in Introductory Science Classes

A survey of 55 colleges showed that the learning environments in introductory science courses are not always as supportive as they should be. Furtherm...

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Teaching Through Trade Books: Seasons by the Sun

Understanding the Sun has challenged people since ancient times. Mythology from the Greek, Inuit, and Inca cultures attempted to explain the daily ap...

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From DNA to Disorder

The fact that one little letter out of three billion can really make a difference in the genetic makeup of an individual is often difficult for high s...

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Embracing Controversy in the Classroom

Controversial topics such as stem-cell research can help build scientific understanding, enhance communication skills, and develop an appreciation for...

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Idea Bank: Forensics on a Shoestring Budget

In recent years, forensic science has gained popularity thanks in part to high-profile court cases and television programs. Although the cost of foren...

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Science Sampler: Cancer -- Mitosis run amok

Studying cancer can provide a real-life understanding of the normal cell cycle and what happens when it goes awry. In this activity, students research...

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Science 101: Do other planets have summer?

This articles tackles the question of whether other planets have a summer, what it consists of and how their summers relate and differ from our own on...

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Reading Refreshment

Teaching allows us to be lifelong learners and the summer months provide the window of opportunity to catch up, reflect, and refresh. Did you realize ...

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Summer by the Book

Are you looking for ways to log professional development hours without traveling too far away from home this summer? Through reading, a teacher can sp...