Science Teacher
October 2010 Volume 77, Number 7
Table of Contents
Number of articles: 3
-
The Case for Cyberlearning: Genomics (and Dragons!) in the High School Biology Classroom
Meghan Southworth, Jan Mokros, Chad Dorsey & Randy Smith
GENIQUEST is a cyberlearning computer program that allows students to investigate biological data using a research-based instructional model. In this article, the authors make the case for using... More
pp. 28-33
-
Teaching with Technology: Using Websites and Videos to Increase Understanding of Bacterial Transformation
Stephanie McCormack & Donna L. Ross
Technology can be a powerful tool to increase motivation, engagement, and achievement (Park, Khan, and Petrina 2009). In this article, the authors describe their collaborative approach to... More
pp. 40-45
-
Sims for Science: Powerful Tools to Support Inquiry-Based Teaching
Katherine K. Perkins, Patricia J. Loeblein & Kathryn L. Dessau
Since 2002, the PhET Interactive Simulations project at the University of Colorado has been working to provide learning tools for students and teachers. The project has developed over 85... More
pp. 46-51