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Science Sampler: Using graphic organizers

The use of graphic organizers is an effective tool for improving students' ability to extract important information from expository text....

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Gender Matters

Do females and males choose science for different reasons? The authors surveyed 271 college students in the gender-neutral field of biology to learn w...

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From Magic Show to Meaningful Science

Demonstrate the power of a discrepant event to show how scientists can't always trust their own eyes in gathering information. ...

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Real Earthquakes, Real Learning

One teacher took her class on a year long earthquake expedition. The goal was to monitor the occurrences of real earthquakes during the year and mark...

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Ask the Experts

If red blood cells do not have nuclei, how do forensic specialists conduct DNA fingerprinting? How did Avogadro ever come up with the word “mole” ...

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Science Sampler: Potato candle

Demonstrating a candle made of a potato and a nut is a good way for students to understand the difference between observations and inferences....

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Rethinking Laboratories: Tools for converting cookbook labs into inquiry

An inquiry analysis tool and adaptation principles help teachers evaluate and adapt laboratories to be more inquiry-oriented. ...

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Scope on Safety: Prudent practices in the stowing of laboratory chemicals

This column shares safety information for your classroom. In this month’s issue the author discusses the importance of a prudent and manageable chem...

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A Recipe for Inquiry: A traditional cookbook lab for determining the molar volume of a gas is modified to include inquiry

Inquiry-based learning requires students to think about what they are doing before and during the experiment and provides opportunities to apply previ...

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After the Bell: Museums as inquiry role models

Informal science learning environments can provide students with the opportunities to engage, explore, explain, elaborate, and evaluate topics related...