Good Lab Practices: Lab Safety Rules

As a lab teacher, you never have to question the importance of following laboratory safety guidelines. You are well aware of the...


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Collaborative Learning in Science

Chances are, you have encountered some type of team project at some point in your educational journey or at a workshop.


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How To Use Cooperative Grouping In Science

Working together to accomplish shared goals — Isn’t this what any group project in school is all about?


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Critical Thinking in Science: Fostering Scientific Reasoning Skills in Students

Thinking like a scientist is a central goal of all science curricula.

As students learn facts, methodologies, and methods, what...


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Student-Centered Instructional Strategies For Science

Teaching science requires more than merely imparting knowledge; it involves encouraging students' critical thinking skills,...


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The Impact of Literacy in Science

When thinking about your curriculum, certain words always seem to go together — problem with solving, math and principles, but...


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Engage Students with Science: 5 Project-Based Learning Activities

Learning about alternate teaching strategies is always exciting, especially when they can demonstrate proven results to engage...


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The Importance of Science Safety

The science lab is a fun and exciting place for students. It’s where they get hands-on with science and learn how to conduct an...


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Solving Problems in Science: How the Driving Question Motivates Students In PBL

Teachers using the project-based learning approach generally agree that creating the driving question for a project is the...


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Equity In The Classroom: Making Science Accessible For All Students

All teachers want to see their students succeed.

They don’t want to see students fall behind, but everyone learns differently and...


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