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Dissecting Science: The Changing Shape of Printing - How Will We Use 4-D Printers?
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My thoughts on science, science writing, and teaching. April 26, 2015. The Changing Shape of Printing - How Will We Use 4-D Printers? Image from Wellcome Images, CC BY 4.0 (http:/ creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)], via Wikimedia Commons. We have come a long ways since the old days of printing! Right now 3-D printing is becoming very popular. 3-D printers are not a staple item in all schools, but the 2015 Horizon Report. Where astronauts can use them to create objects, like a wrench. In 2013 where he ...
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Dissecting Science: The Impact of Roads on Our Environment
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My thoughts on science, science writing, and teaching. October 10, 2013. The Impact of Roads on Our Environment. Roads are a prominent feature across landscapes, creating a disruption in continuous habitat that directly affects animal and plant populations. The road system in the United States affects 15-20% of the land ( 1. Easy routes for pest/invasive species dispersal ( 2, 3. Spread of disease ( 4, 5. Increased mortality due to road construction and wildlife-vehicle collisions ( 1, 2, 6, 7. Decreased...
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Dissecting Science: Why We Should Teach Evolution Earlier in Biology Classes
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My thoughts on science, science writing, and teaching. May 11, 2015. Why We Should Teach Evolution Earlier in Biology Classes. I was recently presented with the chance to redesign an online introductory biology class. The was a very exciting opportunity for me! Well that answer came easily. Evolution! As Dobzhansky said, ". Nothing in biology makes sense except in the light of evolution. Great, I had a theme. I went back to my textbook and realized that evolution wasn't taught until chapter 13! Right now...
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Learning Objectives and Online Assessment Activities Using Web 2.0 Tools: Overview of Learning Objectives
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Learning Objectives and Online Assessment Activities Using Web 2.0 Tools. Overview of Learning Objectives. In Writing Learning Objectives: Beginning With The End In Mind. Concept Map for Learning Objectives on Evolution. Zoom in here to read the details. By Xristina la (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http:/ creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons. Evolution Assessment Taxonomy Table. Recall, list, define, identify, collect, label). Summarize, describe interpret, predict, discuss). How n...
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Learning Objectives and Online Assessment Activities Using Web 2.0 Tools: Example Rubric
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Learning Objectives and Online Assessment Activities Using Web 2.0 Tools. In "Cybercoaching: Rubrics, Feedback, and Metacognition, Oh My! Initial ideas that led to the theory of evolution -. Provide a background on the history of ideas that led to the theory of evolution and evidence available that supports evolution. A thorough understanding of the history and evidence that supports the theory of evolution is shown. Basics concepts are listed with no elaboration. How evolution works -. Evolution is most...
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Learning Objectives and Online Assessment Activities Using Web 2.0 Tools: Learning Objective 2 - Explain natural selection to a child
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Learning Objectives and Online Assessment Activities Using Web 2.0 Tools. Learning Objective 2 - Explain natural selection to a child. Students will demonstrate their understanding of natural selection by explaining how natural selection drives evolution for elementary school students connected to us through ePals with at least 80% accuracy according to the rubric provided. By Khaydock (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http:/ creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons.
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Dissecting Science: Can vaccinations give cats cancer?
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My thoughts on science, science writing, and teaching. May 1, 2014. Can vaccinations give cats cancer? It is possible that vaccinations can give your cat cancer. Currently, the recommended vaccines for cats are rabies, feline leukemia (FeLV), and feline distemper (FVRCP). All three of these vaccines have been associated with sarcomas. The first two being more common than FVRCP. Vaccine-associated sarcomas only develop in a very small number of cats ( 1/1000 or fewer. This will allow fore earlier detectio...
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Dissecting Science: Science Articles
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My thoughts on science, science writing, and teaching. Here are some articles I have written for other websites and magazines. For an overview of how well these articles have been shared in social media, visit my Contently portfolio. Conservation Drones. Model Aviation. Online Education: Is It Right For You? October 30, 2014. Demystifying GMOs Part 2: Ensuring their Safety for Consumption. October 9, 2014. Demystifying GMOs Part 1: Why are Companies Using Them in Food and How are They Made? July 28, 2014.
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Learning Objectives and Online Assessment Activities Using Web 2.0 Tools: Learning Objective 4 - Evaluate chapter reviews
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Learning Objectives and Online Assessment Activities Using Web 2.0 Tools. Learning Objective 4 - Evaluate chapter reviews. Image created by Christian Schnettelker of www.manoftaste.de. Students will evaluate their contribution and the contribution of others to the class wiki project by comparing strong and weak points as well as accuracy and ease of interpretation in the content of the project on their blog w. Ith at least 80% accuracy according to the rubric provided. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom).
