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Folding Inquiry Into Cookbook Lab Activities
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Learn how to convert teacher-directed, highly structured lessons into more open-ended inquiry experiences that allow for student input, wonder, and individual exploration.
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Scope on Safety: Permanent safety in a temporary lab
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In the last issue of Science Scope, the author discussed the science teacher’s role in the construction or renovation of science facilities. As a follow-up, in this month’s column, he will discuss how science teachers…
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Idea Bank: Adding Inquiry to Cookbook Labs
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The Idea Bank provides tips and techniques for creative teaching, in about 1,000 words. This month’s Idea Bank presents a new approach to add inquiry to two common biology labs: Environmental Effects on Catalase…
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Favorite Demonstration: Structure—Function Lab in a Bag
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This hands-on activity stimulates students to consider the close relationship between structure and function. This inquiry-type lab can be done as a group or cooperative learning experience using simple kitchen tools.…
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Idea Bank: Fruits and Soft Drinks in the Lab
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The Idea Bank provides tips and techniques for creative teaching, in about 1,000 words. This month’s Idea Bank discusses an exercise that adds excitement and depth to the typical acid-base lab by using fruits and soft…
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Safer Science: Student Tests for Safer Labs
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This column provides best safety practices for the science classroom and laboratory. This month’s issue discusses the use of safety tests to help students demonstrate their proficiency in lab safety.
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Safer Science: Avoid Overcrowding Your Lab
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This column provides best safety practices for the science classroom and laboratory. This month’s issue discusses occupancy load requirements for a safer learning and working environment.
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Scope on Safety: Don't Bench Lab Safety
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This column shares safety information for your classroom. This month’s issue discusses guidelines for purchasing lab benches.
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Scope on Safety: Eating in the Lab: A Recipe for Disaster
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This column shares safety information for your classroom. This month’s issue discusses the rules associated with eating in the science laboratory.
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Safer Science: Eyewash Stations and Showers in the Lab
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This column provides best safety practices for the science classroom and laboratory. This month’s issue discusses having engineering controls in place.