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Do College Introductory Biology Courses Increase Student Ecological Literacy?
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The research described in this article used a pre-/postsurvey design to assess first-year science majors' attitudes and perceptions of the environment and their ecological knowledge.
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Water in Society: An Interdisciplinary Course to Support Undergraduate Students’ Water Literacy
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The authors developed and taught an introductory undergraduate course—Water in Society—grounded in contemporary, real-world, “socio-hydrological” issues. The course, designed to serve the needs of both STEM majors and…
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Improving Undergraduate Climate Change Literacy Through Writing: A Pilot Study
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A climate-literate population, capable of making informed decisions related to climate change, is of critical importance as society faces ever-increasing global temperatures and changes in the climate system. This…
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Naming the Solar System: Implementation of Vocabulary Strategies to Improve Scientific Literacy
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Use interactive word walls and other tools to teach science vocabulary.
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STEM for non-STEM Majors: Enhancing Science Literacy in Large Classes
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This study evaluated a strategy using clickers, POGIL, and a focused science literacy orientation in an applied science course for non-STEM undergraduates taught in large classes.
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Environmental Literacy Through Relationships: Connecting Biomes and Society in a Sustainable City
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In this article, the authors share a project developed and implemented in an eighth-grade science classroom in which students apply what they have learned about biomes to create sustainable cities. This project promotes…
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