a natural selection: Partnering teachers and scientists in the classroom laboratory creates a dynamic learning community

The high school science laboratory provides a natural environment for students to learn through scientist-teacher partnerships. Scientists represent an excellent resource for teachers and students: They possess specialized knowledge and skills, have access to laboratory equipment and materials, and...

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Published in:The Science teacher (National Science Teachers Association) 2005-10, Vol.72 (7), p.42-45
Main Authors: Siegel, Marcelle A., Mlynarczyk-Evans, Susanna, Brenner, Tamara J., Nielsen, Katherine M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analysis
Beak
Biology
Collaboration
Education
Educational Environment
High school students
High schools
Methods
Natural selection
Partnerships in Education
Phenotypic traits
Role Models
Science Curriculum
Science education
Science Instruction
Science Laboratories
Science learning
Science Teachers
Scientists
Secondary School Students
Teacher-student relations
Teacher-student relationships
Teachers
Teaching Methods
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Summary:The high school science laboratory provides a natural environment for students to learn through scientist-teacher partnerships. Scientists represent an excellent resource for teachers and students: They possess specialized knowledge and skills, have access to laboratory equipment and materials, and are immersed in a culture of collaborative scientific investigation. Scientists also act as positive role models as they interact with students in secondary classrooms. A dynamic learning community, authentic inquiry, a deeper understanding of the nature of science, and learning about scientific careers are all benefits of scientist-teacher partnerships. This article focuses on the benefits of partnerships while describing how one specific partnership team developed a natural selection laboratory to integrate with a high school biology curriculum.
ISSN:0036-8555
1943-4871