Science Sampler: Helping the environment helps the human race—Differentiated instruction across the curriculum

Journal Article | January 2010

This set of lessons is designed to be carried out in all of the subject-area classes. Science lessons are expanded and taught in social studies, math, and language arts classes. This highlights the far-reaching impact…

It's NOT Just a Theory: Why teachers need to address the nature of science and the "hidden" curriculum

Journal Article | March 2002

As science educators we are faced with some issues associated with our choice of words and their implications for learning outcomes. Because the “hidden” curriculum influences student learning, it is important that…

The Study of Ethics in the Applied Science Curriculum: Training Future Science Educators in the Ethics of Nutrition

Journal Article | February 2000

Science classes are an appropriate place for students to examine relevant ethical problems. Nutrition science classes, in particular, discuss current scientific information as well as ethical issues, such as cultural…

Research and Teaching: Encouraging Science Communication in an Undergraduate Curriculum Improves Students’ Perceptions and Confidence

Journal Article | February 2017

This article describes how one biology department at a midsize university has integrated assignments into core and elective courses with the objective to enhance the development of science communication skills.

Lessons Learned About Implementing an Inquiry-Based Curriculum in a College Biology Laboratory Classroom

Journal Article | December 2010

Inquiry-based instruction is widely promoted to increase both students’ conceptual understanding and their engagement in course content. What this means for day-to-day practices in the classroom is more elusive.…

Speaking of Science: Invite Speakers From Your Community to Bring the Science Curriculum to Life

Journal Article | October 2012

Reach out to science profressionals in your community to explore how science is used in a variety of careers.

Curriculum in the Fast Lane: An electric vehicle program challenges students throughout the state of Georgia

Journal Article | February 2003

The advancement of electric vehicle (EV) research is primarily due to increasing global concern over air pollution and greenhouse gases caused by vehicle emissions. This project gives students a deeper respect for the…

Fuel Your Curriculum: Processing environmentally friendly fuel engages an entire school in an interdisciplinary project

Journal Article | October 2000

In this article two teachers, one from the science department and one from the industrial technology department, paired up in a newly developed course called "Science and Technology." In the course students turned an…