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Questions on Cue: Improving classroom practice through better question writing

Constructed response questions gather valuable data but are not often used. This article lists the problems with these questions and addresses the pro...

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Idea Bank

The Idea Bank provides tips and techniques for creative teaching, in about 1,000 words. In this month’s Idea Bank learn about science mnemonics, lig...

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Literary Science

In this article, students gain a better understanding of the subject matter through reading and debating. As a means of learning science through liter...

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Viral Investigation: Students learn to isolate a common, nonpathogenic virus

Few laboratory experiments focus on viruses that are safe and involve minimal equipment. Because of this, they are generally not appropriate for high...

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Sci-Fi Science: Using science fiction to set context for learning science

Keeping students motivated is one of the greatest challenges for science teachers. One way to stimulate and maintain interest in science is to set a c...

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Making Waves: A constructivist method for teaching the properties of waves

Constructivist teachers involve students in learning and challenge them with questions that help them understand relationships and concepts. This arti...

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Let GIS Be Your Guide: Combining technology with content

The use of Geographic Information System (GIS) is emerging as an educational technology for developing contextually rich student learning. GIS are adv...