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Using the Past in Class: Learning from historical models of cell membranes

Studying the history of science shows students how science is a process that occurs over time. A sample lesson in which secondary life science student...

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Commentary: Talk of the Town

An opinion piece about the concerns highlighted at the Town Meeting at the 2001 NSTA Convention. ...

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Quicksand Query: Using a popular fallacy to teach about density and volume

A popular misconception—quicksand sucks people under—is used to teach students about density. In a series of lab activities, students create quick...

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Comparing Common Origins: Using biotechnology to teach evolution

The field of biotechnology creates exciting new pathways for students to engage in scientific inquiry. In this article, secondary biology students use...

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Learning to Remember: Building memory cues into a geology lesson

Current neuroscience and psychology research has tremendously affected what we know about how people learn. Recent insights into the brain’s natural...

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Soil Studies: Applying acid-base chemistry to environmental analysis

To help secondary students understand acid-base chemistry, two educators design experiments focusing on acid rain’s effect on soil. Students conduct...

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Alternative Assessment: A monthly portfolio project improves student performance

As an alternative method of assessment, students create portfolios by submitting monthly entries that demonstrate and expand their understanding of sc...

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Editor's Corner: The Standard Classroom

The Science Teacher’s editor shares thoughts on the current issue....

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Is Inquiry the Answer? Using action research to analyze student performance and opinion

Action research is one of the most informative methods of investigating issues of concern within the educational community—it not only increases aw...

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Inquiry by Design: Creating a national and state standards-based high school science program

In this article, the science coordinator examines the science program and wanders if it makes sense for student learning and if it could be adapted to...

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Idea Bank: Mirror, Mirror

The Idea Bank provides tips and techniques for creative teaching, in about 1,000 words. In this month’s Idea Bank learn about demonstrations using c...

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Quiz Clues: Providing visual cues for daily quizzes

The teaching strategy of using the word “QUIZ” to provide visual cues for daily quizzes prompted students to talk before class, debating the possi...