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Experiences, Patterns, and Explanations
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In an activity sequence that took place over several days, the class learned about sound and how people hear sounds. Following each activity, students engaged in whole-group sharing sessions and individual journal-…
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Shifting to an Inquiry-Based Experience
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The authors provide a prescriptive, step-by-step method to convert a cookbook lab into an inquiry-based science experience.
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Learning From Failed Experiments
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The messy aspects of doing science
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Science Sampler: The experiment event
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The annual Experiment Event is the culminating activity of an extensive study of questioning, problem solving, and the inquiry process. Easily addressing national and state standards for science inquiry, the Experiment…
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Becoming Science "Experi-mentors"
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This article outlines how professional development experiences can best be structured to support teachers' science learning, leading to quality science instruction and learning for students. This discussion highlights…
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The Prepared Practitioner: What Is an Experiment?
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When asked what scientists do, people generally respond with “experiments.” We often base critical decisions, such as those related to our personal health, on the results of scientists’ experiments. But what really is…
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Promoting STEM Persistence Through an Innovative Field Trip–Based First-Year Experience Course
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The authors describe how they introduced a field trip–based course as a requirement for all first-year science majors.
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The authors of this article describe how their Department of Biological Sciences redesigned 12 existing laboratory courses using the principal design elements of course-based undergraduate research experiences.
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This exploratory study examines the potential of UREs for developing sustainability-minded professionals to address our increasingly serious and complex global environmental issues.