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The Life and Work of John Snow
Due to his work to determine how cholera was spread in the 18th century, John Snow (1813-1858) has been hailed as the father of modern epidemiology. This article presents an inquiry model based on his life and work, which teachers can use to develop ...
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Many students view biology and chemistry as two unrelated, separate sciences; how these courses are generally taught in high schools may do little to change that impression. The study of enzymes provide a great opportunity for both biology and chemis...
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Getting the Most out of Electrophoresis Units
At Oklahoma City Community College, they have developed gel electrophoresis activities that support active learning of many scientific concepts, including: pH, electrolysis, oxidation reduction, electrical currents, potentials, conductivity, molarity...
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Editor’s Corner: It’s a Wonderful Life… Science
In this month’s column, the field editor shares an epiphany he had while finishing up a genetics unit with his high school students—“It’s a wonderful time to be teaching biology.” He discusses the events that led him to this conclusion, and...
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Safe Science: Bloodborne Pathogen/OPIM Hazards—Zero Tolerance!
Bloodborne pathogens are microorganisms found in human blood that can infect and cause disease in people who are exposed to blood containing the pathogen. The precise risk of bloodborne pathogen transmission during exposure to open wounds or mucous m...
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In this month’s column, the experts address the following question: When you lose 10 pounds, where does it go?...