Issues in-depth: Setting FIRES to stem cell research

Journal Article | June 2005

Stem cell research is constantly under "fire" in the media today. Use this effective strategy to present the basic scientific knowledge about stem cells, the promise of stem cell research to medicine, and the ethical…

Cell Organelles and Silk Batik: A Model for Integrating Art and Science

Journal Article | September 2012

This activity integrates science and art concepts around the theme of cell organelles using the exciting and somewhat unusual medium of painted silk batik.

Engaging All Students in Science Practices Through a Cell Modeling Lesson

Journal Article | November 2017

Construct models of photosynthesis and cellular respiration while providing science language learning opportunities.

The Case Study: The Case of the Dividing Cell—Mitosis and Meiosis in the Cellular Court

Journal Article | January 2004

The Honorable Judge Cellular is presiding over the case of the State v. Egg Cell Number 6624223. As the prosecuting attorney calls each witness to the stand and the courtroom drama unfolds, students learn about the…

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

Journal Article | October 2001

Studying the history of science shows students how science is a process that occurs over time. A sample lesson in which secondary life science students examine the history of the development of the cell membrane model…

Cell-Phone Use and Cancer: A Case Study Exploring the Scientific Method

Journal Article | August 2007

Designed for an introductory nonmajors biology course, this case study presents students with a series of short news stories describing a scientific study of cell-phone use and its health effects. Students read the news…

Tech Trek: Hang up and learn—Cell phones in the science classroom

Journal Article | June 2010

In some schools, cell phones have to be turned off or perhaps kept in lockers to avoid misuse. But the authors hope to demonstrate in this article how they can be used under supervision to assist learning. There is no…

Cell Structure Study: Students use microscopes and digital images to examine <i>Elodea</i>

Journal Article | September 2000

A common lab exercise in biology involves an examination of the fresh water plant Elodea. This article presents a modification to the traditional exercise using microscopes and digital images. This is particularly good…