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Creationism/Evolution: The Case AGAINST “Equal Time”
Many evolutionary biologists argue that the best defense against creationist theory is no defense—that to recognize the creationist viewpoint is, in...
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Explore the World Using Protozoa (e-Book)
Use protozoa to model macroscopic ecological and biological processes—such as symbiosis, succession, and feeding strategies—with these 28 hands-on...
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With teacher perseverance and administrative support, a minimum of 15 to 30 days of instruction can be gained within the current typical middle and hi...
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In our students’ lifetimes, as many as a quarter of the plants, animals, and microorganisms on Earth may become extinct, primarily due to deforestat...
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A Look at the Program Standards
The team that developed the National Science Education Standards outlined a comprehensive set of standards that covers virtually all elements of scien...
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Teaching From a Global Point of View
Teachers of all disciplines . . . need to recognize the importance of science in the curriculum not simply as science per se, but in how it relates to...
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The Crosswicks Creek Caper: A third-grade geology investigation
In this inquiry-based “caper,” students designed and conducted experiments to find answers to their questions related to "mystery rock." Through t...
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The Impact of Science on Society
There is one thing we can say about scientific education as it existed 100 years ago: Certainly as far as America is concerned, the scientific educati...
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Recruiting and the Economic Status of the Science Teacher
Our schools are threatened by a drastic shortage of teachers. The facts about our teacher shortage are deeply disquieting and altogether convincing to...