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5 Steps to Teaching Inquiry in Your Science Classroom
Worried about the inquiry lab requirement of the College Board's AP lab curriculum? Here are some great tips from an educator who's already done it. View »
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The Science of Fear
You know that hair-raising feeling you get when you’re scared? By undergoing a specific physiological response, your body is primed to confront, and hopefully overcome, whatever scary situation you face. View »
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Biology in the Movies
See how you can use movies to facilitate engaging learning experiences for your students. Each suggestion includes a brief synopsis and talking points. Here’s to making your biology lessons even better than before. View »
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Carolina Investigations® for AP® Environmental Sciences: Agriculture and Feeding a Growing Human Population
Use this resource and our scientific model checklist to construct a model of food production and consumption. View »
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Problem-Based and Project-Based Learning—Together at Last
Bring real-world relevance into your classroom with an approach that combines problem-based learning and project-based learning. This article includes 2 scenarios from Wake/UTD PBL, a leading resource for integrative learning experiences. View »
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How Do They Hiss? and Other Madagascar Hissing Cockroach Questions Answered
The Madagascar hissing cockroach is one of the most widely recognized exotic insects because of its large size and dynamic behavior. Read on to learn more about it . . . View »
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Human Body: Nervous System
Teach the functions of the central and peripheral nervous systems with this infographic. View »
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Bees at School
Bradley James, co-owner of Beepods, explains the benefits of keeping bees at school. Learn about the buzz, and why bees are the perfect organism to engage students and promote hands-on learning. View »
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Bioluminescence Explained
Learn how bioluminescent organisms produce light, and explore the evolution behind this fascinating concept of biology. It’s more brilliant than you think . . . View »
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Engineering for Sports: Traumatic Brain Injury
How can sports-related brain injuries be prevented? Get tips and resources to help your students engineer and test brain protection device designs. View »
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