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Examples From the Trenches: Improving Student Learning in the Sciences Using Team-Based Learning
Journal Article |
One method for reforming how college science is taught is shifting to a more student-centered collaborative instructional format using team-based learning (TBL). The purpose of this article is to describe the structure…
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Studying Our Skin: Students learn about skin using the learning-cycle structure
Journal Article |
Investigative activities enabling students to explore the many purposes of our skin can create meaningful understanding of its functions. These activities can also help children construct an understanding of the skin as…
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Science Notebooks in Student-Centered Classrooms: Module 1: Using Science Notebooks for Sensemaking
Professional Learning Course Module |
Science notebooks are a powerful and flexible tool to support students’ sensemaking. The science notebook creates a space for students to document their thinking, develop and revise models, plan investigations, and…
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Science Notebooks in Student-Centered Classrooms: Module 2: Launching Notebooks with Students
Professional Learning Course Module |
In this module, you will use a notebook organization continuum to examine a variety of ways to organize science notebooks. You will analyze teacher-directed and student-directed approaches to notebook entries and use a…
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Science Notebooks in Student-Centered Classrooms: Module 4: Assessing Student Notebooks
Professional Learning Course Module |
In this module, you will experience ways to use science notebooks for formative assessment. You will gain a deeper understanding of the disadvantages of grading notebook entries. You will have an opportunity to apply…
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Web Seminar |
Have you wanted to implement a Project-Based Learning unit in your classroom? Would you like to introduce PBL curriculum in your school? Multiple Literacies in Project-Based Learning (ML-PBL), an Open Education…
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Web Seminar |
Have you wanted to implement a Project-Based Learning unit in your classroom? Would you like to introduce PBL curriculum in your school? Multiple Literacies in Project-Based Learning (ML-PBL), an Open Education…
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Journal Article |
As part of a unit on energy conservation, students suggested creating a landfill in the classroom. For the experiment students constructed nine clear plastic shoebox landfills. Students were provided visual evidence…
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Science Sampler: Environmental Service Learning—The Clean Air Zone Service Learning Project
Journal Article |
In September 2006, the Maine Green Schools’ facilitators, consisting of environmental specialists from Maine’s Department of Environmental Protection and Energy Education Program, kicked off the Clean Air Zone Service…
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Journal Article |
This article examines teacher justifications and student perceptions about active learning.
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Quality Control and Design in Science Learning
Journal Article |
Make the connection between applied science and "pure" science by conducting inquiry-based, quality control investigations on consumer products. For this series of activities, small groups of students examine the…
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