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Direct linkWagler, Ron; Wagler, Amy – Science Teacher, 2019
The primary learning objectives of this "Next Generation Science Standards" (NGSS; NGSS Lead States 2013) aligned activity is to help high school biology students experience firsthand the role of replication in scientific inquiry and food preference as a behavioral reproductive trait of the Madagascar hissing cockroach. The secondary…
Descriptors: High School Students, Secondary School Science, Biology, Entomology
Wagler, Amy; Wagler, Ron – Science Teacher, 2014
Every high school graduate should be able to use data analysis and statistical reasoning to draw conclusions about the world. Two core statistical concepts for students to understand are the role of variability in measures and evaluating the effect of a variable. In the activity presented in this article, students investigate a scientific question…
Descriptors: High School Graduates, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Inferences
Wagler, Ron – Science Scope, 2011
Middle school students can develop and enhance their observation skills by participating in teacher-guided scientific inquiry (NRC 1996) activities where they observe animals that tend to act in known, predictable ways. Madagascar hissing cockroaches ("Gromphadorhina portentosa") are one such animal. This article presents beginning, intermediate,…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Observation, Foreign Countries, Language Acquisition
Wagler, Ron – Journal of Science Teacher Education, 2010
The National Science Education Standards have outlined flexible processes children perform when engaging in scientific inquiry. Cases narratives are a common component of many university science education courses but rarely are they used as a tool to evaluate the preservice teachers within these courses. This article describes the construction of…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Science Instruction, Science Education, Inquiry
Wagler, Ron – Science Scope, 2009
The Madagascar hissing cockroach ("Gromphadorhina portentosa") is one of the most exciting and enjoyable animals to incorporate into your science curriculum. Madagascar hissing cockroaches (MHCs) do not bite, are easy to handle, produce little odor compared to many terrarium animals, have a fascinating social structure, are easy to breed, teach…
Descriptors: Entomology, Science Activities, Active Learning, Inquiry
Wagler, Ron; Moseley, Christine – Science Scope, 2005
The Madagascar hissing cockroach (MHC) provides an excellent avenue to introduce students to the joys of inquiry-centered learning. MHC's are relatively tame, produce little odor, do not bite, and are easy to handle and breed. Because of these characteristics, they are ideal for classroom activities, science projects, and as pets. They also help…
Descriptors: Learning Activities, Entomology, Class Activities, Science Projects
