Synthesizes Decades of Research on Vernal Pools Science Pulling together information
from a broad array of sources, Science and Conservation of Vernal Pools in Northeastern …

In an attempt to develop an appreciation for amphibians and reptiles among non-science
majors, we integrated field work and hands-on herpetology into our instruction of a non …

I describe the use of long-term data-collection projects for introductory biology or
environmental science students at both the high school and the college nonmajors level. I …

There is a current need to develop engaging, informative online activities for science majors
and potential future citizen scientists, particularly given the increase in the online teaching …

One of the simplest, yet impactful, coverboard projects that middle school teachers can
involve their students in is the collection of information about the biodiversity on their school …

The purpose of this study was to examine and describe the ways various stakeholders (CBW
project developer/coordinator, elementary and middle school teachers, and 5 th through 8 th …

Effective investigations incorporate all four features of constructivist teaching. This high
school or college-level field investigation guides teachers (and students) through the stages …

The purpose of this study was to explore the induction experiences of beginning secondary
science teachers, including their afforded and enacted identities-in-practice and their …

A survey for animals potentially harmful to man was conducted on Sir Bani Yas Island from
28 March to 26 April 2008 under contract to International Conservation Services for the …

Globally, 28% of the reptiles are fossorial. Fossorial reptiles, which perform important
ecological functions, such as being ecosystem engineers, top predators and bioindicators …