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Early Childhood Science Education
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Newspaper Physics for First-Year College Students
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This article describes and illustrates a physics course for first-year college students whose only knowledge of physics is that they do not like the subject. The physics content is driven entirely by what appears in…
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Changes in Elementary Teachers’ Conceptions About Matter
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While research has investigated elementary teachers’ understanding of science content, such research is often limited to topics typically not addressed in elementary school curricula. Yet, research has illustrated that…
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Community College Students Rise to the Challenge
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High-structure course designs have reduced achievement gaps for low-income and underrepresented minority students at research universities. But do community college students have time to do the preclass preparation…
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From the Field: Events and Opportunities, July 13, 2021
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Creating Confidence and Community Through Nature Journals
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Q: What Are Some Fun Activities Related to Thunderstorms?
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Q: How can I convey the very long times involved in the history of the Earth and life on Earth?
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Surface Tension and Surfactants
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The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about transfer of energy. The probe is designed to determine whether students recognize that heat flows from warmer objects or areas to cooler ones.
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Determination of the Helpfulness of Physics Exam Study Methods
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This study investigates the relationship between study methods and exam performance in introductory physics courses. Data were collected over 3 years through surveys to examine students’ study habits, perceived…
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