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Archive: Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge: Learn from the Winners, November 5, 2020
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The Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge Competition acknowledges exceptional and innovative science educators, to recognize outstanding K–12 school programs for their exemplary approaches to science lab…
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The essential feature of the "targeted test revision" process is that students are encouraged to rework exam problems that they did not complete successfully. Instead of punishing students for not doing their best work…
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Student performance in lecture-based versus case study-based instruction was compared in this study. Case-based teaching that emphasized problem solving and discussion significantly improved student performance on exams…
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Clickers are a popular tool in large science classes. The authors find that clickers can also be used in small undergraduate- and graduate-level science classes, and to some extent also in laboratory classes, to achieve…
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Can you imagine a class where students cover the content with each other rather than simply listening to the professor’s lecture? Can you envision students developing their own laboratory investigations and quizzing…
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Snow Globe Science: Students learn solution chemistry through an open-ended lab investigation
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Allowing students to experiment to make a product such as a snow globe encourages the development of problem-solving skills, and students learn the concepts behind solution chemistry by determining the best combination…
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The author developed a project-based curriculum called the "EnergyNet Energy Audit Project," to teach students about energy. Students look for wasted energy—energy being consumed without benefit to people—in a building…
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Lunch-Trash Solar Stills: Learning About the Engineering Design Process Through Earth Science
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Create a water-purification systems with recyclables.
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