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Repairing Femoral Fractures: A Model Lesson in Biomaterial Science
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Biomaterial science is a rapidly growing field that has scientists and doctors searching for new ways to repair the body. A merger between medicine and engineering, biomaterials can be complex subject matter, and it can…
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Scope on Safety: Building safety into student models and projects
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This column shares safety information for your classroom. In this month’s issue the author discusses the basic safety guidelines for students engaging in model building and other hands-on projects.
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Developing an Interdisciplinary Curriculum Framework for Aquatic-Ecosystem Modeling
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This paper presents results from a July 2005 workshop and course aimed at developing an interdisciplinary course on modeling aquatic ecosystems that will provide the next generation of practitioners with critical skills…
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Two Departments, Two Models of Interdisciplinary Peer Learning
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On graduation, teacher candidates (TCs) are typically underprepared to teach science, particularly physical science, whereas physics graduates frequently lack training in teaching or effective communication. In response…
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Using Packrat Midden Models to Investigate Climate Variability
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Explore past climates with these unique natural archives.
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A Community Mentoring Model for STEM Undergraduate Research Experiences
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This article describes a community mentoring model for UREs that avoids some of the common pitfalls of the traditional paradigm while harnessing the power of learning communities to provide young scholars a stimulating…
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Disequilibrium: Teaching Discrepant Events With the 5E Instructional Model
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This column shows how to use discrepant events to confront misconceptions. This month's issue takes a vinegar–baking soda activity through the various stages of the 5E Instructional Model.
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Models for Integrating Technology in Higher Education: The Physics of Sound
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Institutions that place laptops in the hands of every student offer unique opportunities to integrate technology into instruction. The following is a description of how various technologies have been introduced into a…
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Including Students in a Model of the Earth, Moon, and Sun System
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Model the phases of the Moon and other astronomy concepts with this hands-on approach that will keep students on their toes.
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