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Science on the Web: Exploring Hurricane Data
For students to be scientifically literate, it is vital for them to establish connections between science in the classroom and in the world outside. I...
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Can Problem-based Instruction Stimulate Higher Order Thinking?
One of two Instrumental Analysis Laboratory sections at Northern Arizona University was converted from its traditional format into a problem-based for...
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Students learn about the search for extrasolar planets through historical anecdotes and teacher-led demonstrations. Activities include swinging a buck...
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Who Killed Myra Mains? Students investigate a mock crime scene in an integrated science unit
Students become crime scene investigators as they investigate a mock crime scene in an integrated science unit. In this inquiry-based lab, students mu...
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Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12 (Books Published in 2001)
The Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K–12 is a listing of the best books published in 2001. The selection is made by the National Scienc...
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It's Time for Adventure Buddies
The authors describe a partnership among preservice teachers, education students, and classroom teachers in an inquiry-based program that introduces y...
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Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K–12 (Books published in 2001)
The books that appear in this annotated bibliography were selected as outstanding science trade books published in 2001. They are intended primarily f...
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This article describes a novel approach to evaluating students in a seminar-style science course. The approach involves students in the design of the ...
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Studying the brain and neurological disorders can enhance understanding, awareness, and tolerance in the classroom. Many popular movies that feature c...
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The Case Study: Science, Law, and the Pursuit of Knowledge
Science and law are institutions for developing, testing, justifying, and authorizing belief, yet are often viewed as two different ways of knowing. A...
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Creative Concept Mapping: A potato stamp encourages a positive attitude toward concept mapping
Concept mapping creates a “map” of students’ understanding of an idea or event and helps them understand concepts and their relationship with ot...
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A current events journal keeps students involved with the latest scientific news and helps develop their writing and analytical skills. Every week, st...
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Current science can be made more relevant to students with teacher-guided discussions of science articles students have clipped from newspapers and ma...