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Tried and True: Inquiry-based environmental science investigations with the fantastic fruit fly
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The use of inquiry in life science can be particularly daunting because of the additional management and care living systems require. However, there are some low-maintenance organisms that work well in the classroom.…
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Mendel and his peas. Goodall and her chimpanzees. Bentley and his snowflakes. Pasteur and his sheep. Not only do these stories intrigue students, but they also demonstrate the trials and tribulations associated with…
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Grassroots Environmentalism: Promoting inquiry-based learning through an outdoor education program
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Students of the Riverside Military Academy (RMA) came up with the idea of starting a grassroots environmental club and within a year had 50 members. This article explains how they began their focus and misson by…
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Research shows that many students hold misconceptions related to plant functions (Hershey 2004). Some of these students will become teachers with little content understanding to identify their students’ misconceptions…
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Science Sampler: Recycling aluminum cans in the lab—Two inexpensive inquiry activities
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Don’t throw away that aluminum can! Don’t even place it in the recycling bin. Instead, use it in your next science lab. In addition to the economic advantages of using materials such as aluminum cans, there are also…
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Guest Editorial: Reflections on a Classroom Managed Through Inquiry: Moving Past "Nondiscipline"
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An opinion piece about how class management using inquiry engages students in meaningful science activities and effectively reduces discipline problems.
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After the bell - Algebraic Thinking Part II: The Use of Functions in Scientific Inquiry
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Functions are not only a necessary mathematical tool for scientific inquiry--the use of functions on standardized tests is increasing to the point where students must be proficient in the subject. This activity, the…
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Isopod Inquiry: Students learn experimental design by studying sowbug food preferences
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For any science teacher who has ever used slugs or snails for behavioral studies, sowbugs—also known as isopods or pillbugs—are a welcome alternative. This inquiry-based activity is an investigation of sowbugs'…
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Adaptable Inquiry-Based Activities About National Patterns of Coal and Energy Use
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This lesson about our nation's electricity resources contains inquiry-based lessons designed to deepen students' understanding of key Earth science issues.
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Science Sampler: Inquiry goes outdoors—What can we learn at the pond?
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The Oregon 4-H Wildlife Stewards program has been training teachers and volunteers to convert school grounds to education sites by constructing schoolyard wildlife habitats since 1997. The publication What Can We Learn…
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Science Sampler: The use of stations to develop inquiry skills and content for rock hounds
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Teaching the rock cycle can overwhelm even the most enthusiastic rock hound. As middle school science teachers, we constantly struggle with an appropriate balance between Earth system content and experiential activities…
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The purpose of this study was to explore students' perspectives on an integrated inquiry-based biology program and their perceptions of science and scientific inquiry after completing the program.
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Everyday Science Mysteries: Stories for Inquiry-Based Science Teaching (e-book)
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What causes condensation? Does temperature affect how well a balloon will fly? How do tiny bugs get into oatmeal? Through 15 mystery stories, this book memorably illustrates science concepts for students and reinforces…
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The criteria described in this article for designing inquiry activities is the result of an 8-year study completed by the author. This criteria should help educators construct effective inquiry-based lessons to…
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