Undergraduate Biology Lab Courses: Comparing the Impact of Traditionally Based "Cookbook" and Authentic Research-Based Courses on Student Lab Experiences

Journal Article | February 2012

This study compares a cookbook-type laboratory course to a research-based undergraduate biology laboratory course at a Research 1 institution. The results indicate that students in the research-based lab had more…

PC Power for the EC Lab: Old computers serve a new purpose—An electrochemistry lab uses PC power supplies

Journal Article | March 2002

Teachers are constantly challenged to create a setting where students can engage in comprehensive investigations. Using computer power supplies to power the EC lab demonstrates our commitment to this challenge—to…

Safer Science: Safer Reproductive Health in Science Labs

Journal Article | December 2015

This column provides best safety practices for the science classroom and laboratory. This month’s issue discusses reproductive hazards in the science classroom.

Safer Science: Don't Make Your Lab a McDonald's

Journal Article | February 2014

This column provides best safety practices for the science classroom and laboratory. This month’s issue discusses reasons why food and drink should not be allowed in the lab.

Rethinking Laboratories: Tools for converting cookbook labs into inquiry

Journal Article | August 2003

An inquiry analysis tool and adaptation principles help teachers evaluate and adapt laboratories to be more inquiry-oriented.

Buffer Biology: A design-your-own lab for chemistry

Journal Article | October 2000

This article presents a buffer investigation to learn about the buffering capacity of household products such as shampoo and hand lotion. Students design and perform their own chemistry lab to gain a better…

Safer Science: Pay Attention to Lab Occupancy Load

Journal Article | January 2013

This column provides best safety practices for the science classroom and laboratory. This month’s issue discusses lab occupancy load.