Examines the influence of current standards-based reform upon science education policies and practices within urban schools. Identifies four negative effects of the reform movement: (1) undermining urban teachers' professionalism; (2) eroding teacher-student relationships; (3) diluting the science curriculum; and (4) disparate instruction based…

Tracks classroom research on a technology-rich inquiry weather program with six urban science teachers. Investigates students' achievement of content and inquiry as well as technology's contribution to inquiry science and positive learning values. (Contains 30 references.) (Author/YDS)

Reports on a study that examined the obstacles women science educators faced as they facilitated Explorers, an after-school science program for girls aged 6-12. The program provides girls with opportunities to legitimately participate in science activities. (Contains 39 references.) (Author/YDS)

Describes a study of an inner-city youth gardening program and the kinds of learning opportunities it supported that emerged from youth-initiated actions. Examines the ways in which the garden environment and the experiential nature of the program gave support to the emergence of learning opportunities while making connections between science,…

Points out the lack of standards and benchmarks guides for college science teaching. Questions whether it is necessary to attempt to establish national science standards for college science teaching and considers professional development, motivation, and teaching strategies. Recommends teacher preparation experience for college science faculty.…

Explains the steps necessary to write a case study. Illustrates the development of a case study for a freshman Evolutionary Biology class. (YDS)

Introduces a study that identifies which learning styles are prevalent in biology majors. Uses the findings of the study to design a microbiology course. Presents activities that address the different learning styles. Uses self-assessment and portfolios for student evaluation. Includes recommendations for instructional improvement. (Contains 19…

Explains the importance of standards for college science education. Introduces the Standards, which are translated into a college context by the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA). (YDS)

Introduces a laboratory experiment that investigates and compares the carbon monoxide content of automobile exhaust and cigarette smoke using gas chromatography techniques. (YDS)

Explains paradigm changes and gives the example of the periodic table's evolution historically, starting from the 1800s. Questions whether students are aware of this paradigm change. (Contains 15 references.) (YDS)

Introduces a science laboratory integrating biology and chemistry courses that includes four modules: (1) the fundamental process of reactions; (2) a semester-long project on the chemical assay of ascorbic acid; (3) human metabolism of Vitamin C; and (4) an open-ended project on the manipulation of macromolecules. (YDS)

Incorporates dramatization into science teaching to explain difficult phenomena. Uses three different types of dramatization: teacher-performed dramatization, teacher-directed dramatization, and student-directed dramatization. Presents student analyses of the dramatizations. Introduces an instrument that is designed to measure student perceptions…

Investigates the reasons for data fabrication among undergraduate and graduate students. Presents several examples of getting misled by the candle and tumbler demonstration. Concludes that presented facts, concepts, or principles increase the incidence of data cooking. (YDS)

Uses the PowerPoint program instead of paper in student projects. Describes the background and procedure for project implementation. Presents students' written comments on the project and discusses the challenges of incorporating multimedia into the earth science curriculum. (YDS)

Introduces an introductory physical science course to help elementary education majors develop a realistic understanding of the nature of science. Analyzes the influence of the course on students' conceptions of scientific principles. (YDS)