Teacher Resource | How to Study Effectively
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Cheetahs are built to run Fish are built to swim Humans are built to ___________* For any student, the first step to studying effectively is to push back any ideas they may have about being limited in their ability to learn. An exceptional set of "smart" genes is not required for any healthy individual to achieve mastery in any chosen field. What IS required is effort—down-to-Earth self-discipline and persistence. Cognitive science tells us that these exertions change the brain's structure, creating new connections and capabilities. Importantly, learning builds upon itself, so the...
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Teacher Resource | Pyramid Exam
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Welcome to this AI review of The Pyramid Exam, which is the most significant activity we have to offer within our handbook of class activities, yet also the most complicated. But year after year, students consistently rate this activity as the most valuable—by far. So, this is something for you to consider, either as we describe or some variation of your own. For a PDF description, download our Handbook of Class Activities.
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Teacher Resource | Class Activities
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This podcast is an AI review of our handbook of just-in-time class activities. They are "just-in-time" in that they present the student with a novel task that can only be solved by the learning of concepts. This is to say, they don't presume student mastery of the concepts. Rather, students work formatively to build that mastery. Also, we call them "class" activities as they are focused on team-based learning right within the classroom. Follow the podcast link to download the PDF of this handbook. Within that handbook we begin with a four-point overview of our thoughts on the best use...
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Chem 101: The BPP, Chapter 14a, Ibogaine Opioid Treatment
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John and Tracy interview members of the Iboga Quest team of healthcare providers who work to treat opioid addiction and similar ailments using therapy centered on iboga plant material with the hallucinogenic molecule ibogaine as the active agent. A key feature of ibogaine-based therapy is its success in alleviating the craving that comes with opioid addiction as well as providing a renewed sense of self. Duration: 35:12.
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Chem 101: The BPP, Chapter 12a, Fossil Fuels
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John and Tracy interview Rick, an experienced chemical engineer within the fossil fuel industry who walks us through the process of producing gasoline and other petroleum products from crude oil—the raw material extracted from the ground. Along the way, we learn the state of the industry in a time of diminishing reserves, expanding energy demands, alongside increasing environmental awareness. Duration: 1:02.
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Chem 101: The BPP, Chapter 01, How to Study Effectively
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From the authors of the "conceptual" line of science textbooks, this first episode presents effective study strategies, such as delayed retrieval, interleaving, and step 1 / step 2 learning. This is followed by a review of the first chapter of the Conceptual Chemistry textbook including topics such as the scientific method, basic and applied research, and unit conversion. Advice on how to make good use of a traditional science textbook is also provided.
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Chem 101: The BPP, Chapter 02, The Anthropology of Learning
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From the authors of the “conceptual” line of science textbooks, in this second episode we discuss the how cognitive “frames” color our worldview. Recognizing these frames can help us to remain open to new ideas. The yet to be recognized term “collective causation” is used as an example of hypocognition. This is followed by a review of Chapter 2 of Conceptual Chemistry relating to the particulate nature of matter.
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Chem 101: The BPP, Chapter 03, Team-Based Learning
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From the authors of the “conceptual” line of science textbooks, in this third episode we interview Brian Pritchard an expert in the area of team based activities and human performance. Attention is given to the value of team-based learning in the classroom and beyond. This is followed by a review of Conceptual Chemistry’s foundational Chapter 3, Elements of Chemistry. Topics include physical and chemical changes, the periodic table, elements and compounds, mixtures, and nanotechnology.
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Chem 101: The BPP, Chapter 04a, Academic Endurance
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We are now publishing the "Back Story" and "Do the Review" segments of each episode as separate podcasts. For this fourth backstory episode (Episode 4a) we interview Stephanie Blake, a science professor from Ozarks Technical College in Springfield, Missouri. The subject matter: Academic Endurance. Learn from Professor Blake how best to strengthen your academic endurance. It has everything to do with working within a community and enjoying the journey. Duration: 30 min 54 sec.
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Chem 101: The BPP, Chapter 04b, Subatomic Particles
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Here in episode 5 we review the first half of chapter 4 of Conceptual Chemistry. We start by reviewing the conceptual model, which describes how a system behaves. We then explore some of the history behind the discovery of subatomic particles. This episode concludes with a review of the vocabulary associated with subatomic particles, including atomic number and atomic mass number. Duration: 30:55.
info_outlineWe are now publishing the "Back Story" and "Do the Review" segments of each episode as separate podcasts. For this fourth backstory episode we interview Stephanie Blake, a science professor from Ozarks Technical College in Springfield, Missouri. The subject matter: Academic Endurance. Learn from Professor Blake how best to strengthen your academic endurance. It has everything to do with working within a community and enjoying the journey. Duration: 30 min 54 sec.