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Journal Article

The Science Teacher’s editor shares thoughts on the current issue and elaborates on the definition of "inquiry."...

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Diet or Regular? A common cookbook demonstration about density initiates a student inquiry investigation

The “soda in the aquarium” demonstration will help teachers assess students’ understanding of density and their ability to apply the processes of science. This activity allows students to focus their questions and determine the investigation wh...

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Careers in Science: An Interview with Food Technologist Kristen Girard

This column shares interviews with professionals using science in the workplace. The exciting field of food technology is featured in this month's interview with Kristen Girard....

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Symbiosis: An Evolutionary Innovator—Blurring the concept of individuality, symbiosis tangles the phylogenetic trees

Symbiosis is best defined as a physical association between, or among, organisms of different species that persists for most of their life history. The existence of symbiosis as an evolutionary force teaches students about the history and nature of s...

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Cooperative Learning Strategies: Cooperative learning creates a vibrant, interactive community in the classroom

The continual student interaction involved in cooperative learning helps students gain a better comprehension of concepts and cultivate their capacity for scientific inquiry. When activities revolve around learning groups, students communicate about ...

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What Would It Be Like Without...? Examining nonrenewable resources through inquiry-based activities

An educator's role is to provide opportunities to help students explore the topic of renewable and nonrenewable resources and the possible consequences of exploitation. These inquiry-based activities challenge students to reconsider consequences of ...

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Connecting Biotechnology and Society

A recombinant DNA activity allows students to consider the benefits and costs of genetic engineering. Laboratory activities in biotechnology can be adapted to provide unique opportunities for students to explore socio-cultural issues in the science c...

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Learning Together: Understanding and appreciating students' cultural backgrounds

Understanding and appreciating students’ cultural backgrounds facilitate learning in a Department of Defense (DoD) science classroom. Diversity in the science classroom is both a challenge and an opportunity—a challenge to meet the needs of these...

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Commentary: Science for All—Can "No Child Left Behind" Make a Difference?

For student achievement in the sciences to increase, the equity and excellence principle in science teaching and learning must be addressed. One possible solution may be the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) law. But can it make a difference in Science fo...

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After-School Science

EXPLORE!, an after-school program, helps inner-city high school students understand ecological concepts. The program builds on students' school experiences and engages students with quality science activities and student development workshops. Studen...