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Favorite Demonstration: The Thermit Reaction—A Dazzling Thermochemical Demonstration

This demonstration provides a dazzling introduction to such fundamental chemistry topics as oxidation-reduction, metallurgy, spontaneity of reactions, thermochemistry, and the application of chemical reactions to industrial processes....

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Homestudy Assignments: An Experiment in Promoting Active Learning in Introductory Chemistry—Preparing Students for Today’s Cooperative Work Environment

In this article, students are given "Homestudy Assignments." These are written assignments completed by teams of two or three students both inside and outside of class. The assignments had several benefits in addition to the group activity experience...

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The State of the Society: The Society for College Science Teachers—Revisiting its Mission, Goals, and Value to You in Becoming A Member

In this column the leadership of SCST shares its views with JCST readers. This month’s issue shares the many opportunities offered with membership....

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Statistics and Hypothesis Testing in Biology: Teaching Students the Relationship Between Statistical Tests and Scientific Hypotheses

The typical biometry course emphasizes statistical theory and methods, with little opportunity for students to apply statistics in testing scientific hypotheses. Early in education, students should be taught to use basic statistical tests as a rigoro...

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Point of View: The Many Paths to Success—Biology Education is Flourishing at Many Campuses as New Approaches to Teaching and Learning Take Hold

This column shares reflections or thoughtful opinions on issues of broad interest to the community. This month’s issue highlights the new approaches to teaching and learning biology. ...

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Computer-Assisted Microscopy in Science Teaching and Research: A Technological Approach to Teaching the Relationships Between Biological Form and Function

Microscopes have been the main tool for analyzing tissue form in both university and research laboratories for decades. However, biological microscopy has entered a new era with the advent of desktop computers and software to analyze images. Students...

NSTA Press Book

Global Environmental Change: Biodiversity

This book uses Costa Rica as a case study because the country's tropical forests contain four percent of Earth's total biological species diversity. Biodiversity's activities and readings help students explore efforts to balance economic expansion wi...

By NSTA Press, Environmental Protection Agency

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NSTA Press Book

Global Environmental Change: Carrying Capacity

Carrying Capacity addresses the ability of the Earth to sustain healthy populations of different species. Earth's human population, now past six billion, is expected to reach 10 billion by 2030. This growth will place an even greater strain on the p...

By NSTA Press, Environmental Protection Agency

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NSTA Press Book

Global Environmental Change: Deforestation

Washington State’s Olympic Peninsula contains some of America’s only old-growth forest. Its timber supports local, regional, and even global economies. It also supports many biological species and provides a link in biogeochemical cycling. How ca...

By NSTA Press, Environmental Protection Agency

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Use of Customized Digital Images for Teaching Human Anatomy: A Technological Supplement to Traditional Anatomy Instruction

Teaching in the human anatomy field is evolving rapidly with the introduction of innovative instructional methods. This article features more efficient teaching techniques using digital images....