Katrina Cooley
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
MD

Thank you all for the great ideas. I can see how it would take a while for students and parents to get used to using the websites as a regular source of information. I agree with Lorrie that it is vital to keep whatever information is up there really up to date. Perhaps it would be better to have fewer but very current materials and exchanges rather than overextending and having difficulty keeping...

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I am currently working on a project outline for my course (I am studying to become a teacher) and am loving all all of the ideas! I also plan on using the class garden as a way to discuss and plant native species, pollinators, nutrition and ecosystems. I am thrilled with this hands-on, student centered project and can't wait to use it in a classroom.

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I think a science (or other topic) misconception quiz in class would lead to some very exciting discussions about the subjects of the misconceptions but also would serve as a great lead-in to how we acquire knowledge and how to be critical consumers of information.

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