How Do Seaweeds Meet their Needs? A Kindergarten Investigation
In this primary science activity, students explored seaweed and plant samples, comparing and contrasting them, and considering how the organisms meet their needs in different environments.
Meghan Marrero, Kristen Crawford
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Report on a Boston University Conference December 7-8, 2012 on 'How Can the History and Philosophy of Science Contribute to Contemporary U.S. Science Teaching?' [PDF]
This is an editorial report on the outcomes of an international conference sponsored by a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) (REESE-1205273) to the School of Education at Boston University and the Center for Philosophy and History of Science at Boston University for a conference titled: How Can the History and Philosophy of Science ...
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ChatGPT for Teaching and Learning: An Experience from Data Science Education [PDF]
ChatGPT, an implementation and application of large language models, has gained significant popularity since its initial release. Researchers have been exploring ways to harness the practical benefits of ChatGPT in real-world scenarios. Educational researchers have investigated its potential in various subjects, e.g., programming, mathematics, finance,
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Making Waves: Marine Citizen Science for Impact
The benefit of engaging volunteers in marine citizen science projects goes beyond generation of data and has intrinsic value with regards to community capacity-building and education.
Marie-Lise Schläppy+6 more
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Efficacy of multimedia learning modules as preparation for lecture-based tutorials in electromagnetism [PDF]
We have investigated the efficacy of online, multimedia learning modules (MLMs) as preparation for in-class, lecture-based tutorials in electromagnetism in a physics course for natural science majors (biology and marine science). Specifically, we report the results of a multiple-group pre/post-test research design comparing two groups receiving ...
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The focus of this article is on the evaluation and outcomes of a professional learning opportunity that focused on 13 current K–12 public school science educators in the United States.
Timothy A. Goodale
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Metabolic Changes in Scylla paramamosain During Adaptation to an Acute Decrease in Salinity
The mud crab Scylla paramamosain is an important euryhaline mariculture species. However, acute decreases in salinity seriously impact its survival and can result in large production losses.
Hongzhi Yao+10 more
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Assessing Short-Term Learning and Long-Term Impacts of Non-Formal Education Programs
Non-formal education programs, such as summer camps, offer opportunities for immersive learning and increased experiential science. Summer camps at the Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Virginia provide hands-on marine science ...
Mallory Munden, Sarah Nuss
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Understanding the diel vertical migration (DVM) patterns of zooplankton has important implications for biological pumping and pelagic food webs. The functional traits of zooplankton generally determine their distribution in the environment.
Ruping Ge+9 more
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Stirring the strategic direction of scuba diving marine Citizen Science: A survey of active and potential participants. [PDF]
Citizen Science (CS) strengthens the relationship between society and science through education and engagement, with win-win benefits. Marine Citizen Science (MCS) is increasingly popular, thanks to society's growing interest in marine environments and ...
Serena Lucrezi+3 more
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