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Constible, Juanita; Sandro, Luke – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2008
In this problem-based learning activity designed for nonscience majors, students assume the roles of scientists working for a public relations firm. Teams of students design communication products illustrating links between climate change and pollen allergies. Students develop a variety of process skills critical to scientists, including working…
Descriptors: Allergy, Problem Based Learning, Science Process Skills, Climate
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Kosal, Erica F. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2004
This paper presents a case where students can learn about aquatic communities. In this case, students speculate on what may have caused a major fish kill in an estuary in North Carolina. In the process, they explore how land runoff and excess nutrients affect aquatic communities. They also learn about the complex life cycle of the dinoflagellate…
Descriptors: Heuristics, Case Studies, Interdisciplinary Approach, Ecology
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Field, Patrick – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2006
The National Inquiry Standard for Science Education Preparation requires science teachers to introduce students to scientific inquiry to solve problems by various methods, including active learning in a collaborative environment. In order for science teachers to comply with this inquiry standard, activities must be designed for students to…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Science Teachers, Problem Based Learning, Physiology