Symbiosis: An Evolutionary
InnovatorThe Science Teacher
Teaching "Bad Science"
December 2003
This article presents a classroom approach that encourages students to think
critically, consider social responsibilities, and reflect on the nature of science.
This approach draws on historical cases of methodological errors, intentional
atrocities, and unwitting blunders committed in the name of science.
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http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2004-11/tst0312_36.pdf
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Learning How to Think
March 2004
Teachers are interested in developing their students’ ability to think. This
development occurs through inquiry-based, student-centered activities and cooperative
learning experiences. This inquiry unit on gas laws focuses on the explanation
phase of the learning cycle.
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http://www.nsta.org/gateway&j=tst&n=49118
Symbiosis: An Evolutionary
Innovator
April 2003
Symbiosis—persistent physical association between organisms—has evolutionary
implications overlooked by content standards and most biologists. Symbiosis
creates variation upon with natural selection acts. Content standards determine
the core curriculum, but when teachers supplement with under- or mis-represented
topics like symbiosis, students gain a deeper understanding of scientific content
and process.
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