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A Socratic Method for Surveying Students’ Readiness to Study Evolution, The American Biology Teacher (2013)

Before beginning a series of presentations on evolution, it would be prudent to survey the...

 

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Science & the Senses: Perceptions & Deceptions, The American Biology Teacher (2012)

Science requires the acquisition and analysis of empirical (sense-derived) data. Given the same physical objects...

 

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Dobzhansky's Dictum: An Object Lesson for Critical Thinking, The American Biology Teacher (2012)

A creationist has called Dobzhansky's dictum a myth. Discussion of this debate could be used...

 

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The Discovery of Insulin: A Case Study of Scientific Methodology, The American Biology Teacher (2012)

The nature of scientific research sometimes involves a trial-and-error procedure. Popular reviews of successful results...

 

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Educational Curriculum Standards & Standardized Educational Tests: Comparing Apples & Oranges?, The American Biology Teacher (2011)

Mandated biology curriculum standards and standardized tests may vary widely from one state to another,...