This article introduces the Critical Response Protocol (CRP), an arts-based technique that engages students in equitable critical discourse and aligns with the "Next Generation Science Standards" vision for providing students opportunities for language learning while advancing science learning (NGSS Lead States 2013). CRP helps teachers…

The seasons are often modeled for students using two spherical objects, one representing the Sun and one representing the Earth. Solely using this model, however, neglects a critical aspect of learning--how students actually see the world. This lesson challenges students to explore seasonal variations as they create and analyze sunrise/sunset…

Librarians have traditionally taught information literacy skills to science graduate students in separate courses dedicated to information-seeking, during assignment(s)-based library sessions for other courses, or through workshops. There is little mention in the professional literature of teaching graduate students within their research groups.…

What does it mean to be a college graduate? One knows about the time and ever-increasing amount of money that a diploma demands. But when it comes down to what matters--the skills and knowledge acquired--what does a college degree mean? That is the question the American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) answers in this book. Inside one will…

The crisis in higher education is about more than money. It is about what one has been paying for, paying for dearly. The public, even in these hard times, supports higher education with its tax dollars. And families make huge sacrifices to send their sons and daughters to college. They deserve in return higher education that provides real…

This case study analyzes five science courses of a United States virtual charter school. Online quizzes and exams are provided by the corporate partner, while local teachers have selected report topics, virtual labs and at-home labs for students to complete. These assessments were coded for their correlation to the cognitive levels of the revised…

A course investigating the relationship of scientist to humanity as well as science is described. Student reactions to the initial offering are presented with the possible role of the course in science education. (Author/DF)

A course is presented with emphasis on physical chemistry, problem solving, and instrumental methods of analysis, with an attempt to relate chemical principles with engineering concepts. (DF)

Describes a course designed to improve preparation of elementary school teachers to teach physical science and secondary teachers to teach physics. Discusses course content and techniques used to encourage development of skills and attitudes necessary for teaching the inquiry oriented curricula. (Author/SLH)

A topical approach in astronomy provides greater coherence and meaning for the information presented than does a survey approach. Topics are presented and evaluated in relation to the goals of an astronomy course. (DF)

To accomodate students who do not consider chemistry as a career objective, a course was designed with content and structure correlated with the career objectives of these students. (DF)

Undergraduate research experiences have been shown to enhance the educational experience and retention of college students, especially those from underrepresented populations. However, many challenges still exist relative to building community among students navigating large institutions. We developed a novel course called "Entering…

A course is described which is designed for the non-academic child forced to stay in school for an additional year. An outline is presented of the work that has been tried, and found to be reasonably successful, with leavers groups at a large comprehensive school. (DF)