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Editor's Corner: Modeling Clay, Whiteboards, and Poster Sessions
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As classroom teachers, we develop great expertise with sticky notes, whiteout, and highlighters. They are the staples of our daily survival along with the trusty stapler and scotch tape dispenser (usually empty) found…
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Research and Teaching: An Integrated Model for Teaching Writing in the Introductory Laboratory
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The authors describe a comprehensive model for writing instruction in the introductory laboratory.
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Using Imagery Support Strategies to Develop Powerful Imagistic Models
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Create scientific models using imagery.
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A Geometric Model to Teach Nature of Science, Science Practices, and Metacognition
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Using the science practice model in science classes for preservice teachers addresses three important aspects of science teacher preparation: teaching the nonlinear nature of scientific process, using scientific…
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Integrating Technology: Students Making Systems Models: An Accessible Approach
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This column shares how teachers use technology for assessment, student learning, or classroom management. Teaching and learning about systems can be challenging without the right tools and curricular supports. The…
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Engaging Students With Dynamic Models: Peruvian Food Chain Jenga
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Use a popular tower-building party game to enhance the teaching of food chains.
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Favorite Demonstration: Using Elodea as a Live Model of the Eukaryotic Cell
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In this demonstration, the aquatic plant called Common Waterweed, Elodea Canadensis, serves as a model for cell function. The plant clearly exhibits cell activity by visibly demonstrating cytoplasmic streaming, which…