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In the Footsteps of Archimedes: Archimedes' fabled experiment leads to discoveries about density
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In this article, an activity is created where students find the mass of a sample of copper with the stipulation that they can use anything in the lab other than a balance. Students are given paper cups of copper shot…
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Using Student Peer Review of Experiement Reports in an Undergraduate Physics Class
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A class centered on student design of experiments and peer review of the resulting reports is described. Thirteen students in an honors seminar section of an introductory physics class designed experiments to test…
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The Tools of Science: Using computer probeware to enhance students' laboratory experiences
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Computer probeware enhances laboratories by allowing students to experience natural phenomena firsthand. In this article, the author describes ways in which computers are used as tools in student laboratory activities.
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Research and Teaching: Enriching Undergraduate Experiences With Outreach in School STEM Clubs
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The STEM Club Leadership for Undergraduate STEM Education, Recruiting and Success project at a large public research university in the Mountain West presents an outreach model to engage undergraduate STEM majors in…
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Class Research Projects in Ecology Courses: Methods to “Un-can” the Experience
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Research-like experiences range from relatively “canned” labs that are highly controlled by the instructor (such as those described in Lord and Orkwiszewski 2006) to more individually designed projects (e.g., Switzer…
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The New Teacher's Toolbox: Tic-Tac-Toe: An Experiment in Student Choice
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This column shares tips for teachers just beginning their career. This month’s issue discusses offering students choices in how they demonstrate mastery in a content area.
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Biological Effects of Static Magnetic Fields: Ideal Experiments for Introductory Courses
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A serendipitous finding involving static magnetic fields can be used to design experiments suitable for both science and nonscience majors. It has been reported that organisms respond differently to high-gauss magnetic…
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