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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.
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Off the Beaten Path: A learning camping experience
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"Off the Beaten Path" is a program that takes at-risk students out of the traditional classroom and into a camping atmosphere. The program's purpose is to help increase academic achievement, improve self-esteem, and…
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More Space Shuttle Experiments Take Flight
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In the November/December 1997 issue of Science and Children, the article “Space Shuttle Experiments Take Flight” described a unique industry mentorship program that enabled elementary students and their teachers to…
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Phytochemistry and Culture: Connecting Science to Students' Experiences
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This article focuses on science content that will draw from the lived experiences of culturally diverse students and foster an excitement about the true nature of science. Students begin to participate and bring…
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Science + Art = Enhanced Learning Experiences for Students
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Blend art and science to promote student thinking, interaction with phenomena, and diverse modes of expression.
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Safety First: Ensuring a Safer Outdoor Experience
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This column provides best safety practices for the science classroom. This month’s issue discusses safety during field experiences.