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The Periodic Table- Economic Elixir and Agent of Destruction

Scott Donnelly | Wed, 07/31/2019 - 13:50

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The history of the world is joined at the hip to the elements comprising the periodic table. The rise and fall of geopolitical empires, the quest to colonize new lands, the ballerina of regional and global diplomacy, the relentless exploitation of the natural landscape, and the driving force of world commerce past, present, and future- and not to mention what's in your refrigerator, pantry, on your person, and in your garbage can- all have the same starting point- the periodic table.

Women Untold: Lawrence Tech Student-Produced Film Celebrates Diversity and Inclusion in STEM

Sibrina Collins | Mon, 06/03/2019 - 17:21

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Lawrence Technological University’s Marburger STEM Center recently collaborated with students enrolled in the Media Communications Program to develop a new 30-min student film, Women Untold, which celebrates the important contributions of three women of color in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics).

National Center for Case Study Teaching in Science (NCCSTS)

Scott Donnelly | Wed, 05/29/2019 - 10:32

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Interested in perhaps changing how you teach certain chemistry topics? Looking for relevancy to connect chemistry theory to applications? Take a look at the National Center for Case Study Teaching in Science collection (free downloads) housed at the State University of New York at Buffalo (SUNY-Buffalo).

The Inexplicable Beauty of Michael Faraday's Chemical History of a Candle Lectures

Scott Donnelly | Tue, 05/07/2019 - 16:08

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Bill Hammack, Michael Faraday, and the timeless beauty of the science behind the combustion of a candle. "There is no more open door by which you can enter into the study of science than by considering the physical phenomena of a candle," Michael Faraday.

peergrade- Student Electronically Peer Edit

Chad Husting | Sun, 02/17/2019 - 09:03

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A paper that is peer reviewed multiple times garners enormous amounts of feedback to the student that one teacher cannot provide. This site offers a manageable system to do just that without overwhelming the teacher with the task of grading.

Introduction to Modeling Instruction: a distance learning course offered by AMTA

Colleen Megowan... | Fri, 12/14/2018 - 20:48

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AMTA’s Introduction to Modeling Instruction distance learning course will focus on the role of models and modeling in learning as it relates to teaching STEM content in both formal and informal contexts. Participants will review fundamental theories of thinking and learning and examine the latest theoretical trends.

Pivot Interactives—A Resource All Chemistry Teachers Should Know About

Ben Meacham | Fri, 12/14/2018 - 11:31

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As a teacher, having the freedom to create or edit something within my instruction based on the needs of my students is incredibly important to me. So, when I found out the activities in Pivot Interactives are completely customizable, I was thrilled.

The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America’s Shining Women by Kate Moore

Maria Gallardo-... | Sun, 10/14/2018 - 12:51

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Radium Girls is one of those books that can’t be put down. It challenges us with imagery so vivid that sometimes you just want to look away, but you are so invested in the lives of the girls that you persevere to the end. It is tragic and strong but also hopeful and tender.

Review of Element in the Room

Hal Harris | Sat, 10/06/2018 - 09:10

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The Festival of the Spoken Nerd is a trio of comedians who work in comedy clubs in the UK, using material based on science and math. From the routines and jokes developed for their shows, two of the three members of the group have distilled “The Element in the Room”.

I Hate Cheating

Holly Kerby | Wed, 10/03/2018 - 22:31

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Diane Bunce presented a story titled "I Hate Cheating" during The Mole Storytelling Jam held as part of BCCE 2018. Listen to her podcast.