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How a Dragon Gets its Wings: A fanciful approach to teaching meiosis
The process of meiosis and its contributon to genetic variation are important concepts. But they are challenging for students, many of whom confuse me...
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Chemistry on Camera: Integrating technology into the science laboratory
Identifying useful, effective, and feasible methods of integrating technology into science classrooms is very important and can be challenging. With t...
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Commentary: Wanted—Advocates for science laboratory safety
An opinion piece about the need for safety in school science laboratories and how it has dramatically increased over the past decade....
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Surveying Safety: How researchers addressed safety in science classrooms in Wisconsin
Safety is an essential ingredient in all facets of our lives and is especially important in today's educational settings. The Wisconsin Department of ...
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Fact or Fiction? Female students learn to critically evaluate science on the Internet
To introduce students to computer technology, the authors used a web-based science project, “Tabloid Trash vs. Serious Science,” in several second...
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Editor's Corner: Establishing a Multicultural Presence
The Science Teacher’s editor shares thoughts on the current issue....
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Cultivating Cultural Appreciation: Addressing diversity through ethnobotany
The interdisciplinary activities described in this article require students to study various ethnic groups and cultures within a context of ethnobotan...
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Tie-Dye Chemistry: A multidisciplinary activity for reviewing general chemistry concepts
In their travels to the indigo dye pits of northern Nigeria, the authors were struck by the beauty, history, and chemistry of indigo dyeing. They retu...
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Supporting Special Students: Including special needs students in the science classroom
Many secondary science teachers feel overwhelmed by directives to adapt curriculum and instruction for students with special needs. So, how can scienc...