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Expanding the 5E Model: A proposed 7E model emphasizes "transfer of learning" and the importance of eliciting prior understanding

Research on how people learn and the incorporation of that research into lesson plans and curriculum demands that the highly successful 5E model be expanded to a 7E model. The 7E model proposes the addition of eliciting prior understanding and exten...

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Career of the Month: An Interview with Volcanologist Jeffrey Byrnes

This column features interviews with professionals using science in the workplace. In this month’s issue, Jeff Byrnes shares how his education and career path inspired him to be a volcanologist....

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To Review or Not to Review? Review techniques help foster student achievement

Review techniques are implemented to enhance student understanding of material and assessment performance. Reviewing materials before an exam gives students more exposure and experience with the subject matter, and the review techniqes ensure that di...

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Idea Bank: Traveling Safely Overseas

Overseas field trips can be exciting and rewarding for both teachers and students. To ensure a healthy and safe return, this article features certain steps that MUST be taken before embarking on an overseas adventure. ...

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Commentary: A Message from the NSTA President—Teaching With Purpose

An opinion piece about "Teaching with Purpose." In essence, it means having a research-based rationale to guide your daily classroom teaching....

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Counting Dots: Students engage in a coal mining activity to interpret geology

With techniques used by actual geologists, students apply their understanding of contour lines, maps, area, density, and volume through a coal mining activity. ...

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Speedway Science: NASCAR helps enhance a teacher education program

In the beginning, the New Visions Education Program did not include science as part of its curriculum. In this article, a teacher teams up with NASCAR and Cornell University to develop a challenging science curriculum that would forever change the fa...

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Life Is Change: A community project captures life processes and fosters K-12 curriculum collaboration

The phrase "Life is change" is meant to convey to high school students that a key characteristic of living organisms is continual change. A community photography project captures the essence of biology and fosters collaboration between high school an...

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If Stones Could Talk...Epitaphs feed data for a unique after-school club

Students learn science and mathematics through inquiry-based investigations using technology and the unique history of a local cemetery. This project helped students learn how to combine the learning of science and technology with important issues an...

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Careers in Science: An interview with firefighter Denise Dierich

From biochemistry and teaching, to firefighting and paramedics, Denise Dierich's love of learning constantly yields new challenges and rewards as she provides a vital service to the community. ...

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Idea Bank: MultiSensory Science

The Idea Bank provides tips and techniques for creative teaching, in about 1,000 words. This month’s issue features a unique approach of teaching science—the multisensory approach—combining music, pictures, and laboratory activities. This appro...