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Journal Article
This article provides readers with details concerning the implementation of four active learning techniques used to help undergraduate students critically discuss primary literature. On the basis of undergraduate and graduate student perceptions and ...
Journal Article
Turning Scientific Presentations Into Stories
To increase students’ confidence in giving scientific presentations, students were shown how to present scientific findings as a narrative story. Students who were preparing to give a scientific talk attended a workshop in which they were encourage...
Journal Article
Knowing an individual’s geographic affiliation may be useful in evaluating a student’s previous knowledge. To test this hypothesis, students in an online master’s program were given presurveys to evaluate their previous knowledge in meteorolog...
Journal Article
Interactive Taste Tests Enhance Student Learning
If we could effectively engage students in general science curricula and lead them to recognize the everyday relevance of scientific concepts, we would significantly strengthen the understanding of science among our nation’s future workforce. This...
Journal Article
Using Reading Quizzes in STEM Classes—The What, Why, and How
Many active learning pedagogies depend on students’ preparing for class in advance. One common method for holding students accountable for this preparation is the use of reading quizzes. When used thoughtfully, reading quizzes can also actually pro...
Journal Article
The Journal of College Science Teaching’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue....
Journal Article
Point of View: The Next Generation Science Standards: Impact on College Science Teaching
This column shares reflections or thoughtful opinions on issues of broad interest to the community. This month’s issue discusses why college teachers should become familiar with the NGSS....
Journal Article
Journal writing was introduced as a means to assess student learning and acceptance of evolutionary science in a nonmajors’ biology course taught at a community college. Fourteen weeks of instruction were performed, each initiated by student-center...
Journal Article
Case Study: A Peek Behind the Curtain of Tenure and Promotion
This column provides original articles on innovations in case study teaching, assessment of the method, as well as case studies with teaching notes. This month’s issue describes a survey that looks at the system for tenure and promotion....
Journal Article
The aim of this study was to assess the effect of using the problem-based learning (PBL) teaching strategy on student academic achievement and secondary learning outcomes when compared with the traditional lecture (TL) for an undergraduate Biomechan...
Journal Article
Research and Teaching: Investigating Preservice Teachers' Self-Efficacy Through Saturday Science
This study reports on preservice teachers’ reported feelings of confidence with learning and teaching science relative to their participation in a science enrichment program. Through Saturday Science, local families are invited to explore various ...
Journal Article
In the STEM fields, adequate proficiency in reading and interpreting graphs is widely held as a central element for scientific literacy given the importance of data visualizations to succinctly present complex information. Although prior research esp...
eBook
Animals Two by Two: I Wonder Why (e-book)
Children who love both animals and a rousing game of I Spy will have fun with this book. To give kids practice identifying similarities and differences, the book starts by pairing easy-to-distinguish animals, such as zebras and horses. Then it moves ...
eBook
Looking for Animals: I Wonder Why (e-book)
Now you see them, now you don’t! By showing the same creatures in two different settings, this book brings out the detective in young readers. They can investigate the role of protective coloration— nature’s own camouflage—for katydids, crick...
eBook
The Tree by Diane's House: I Wonder Why (e-book)
This book about life cycles and the food chain begs to be read out loud. Written in the rhythm of “The House That Jack Built,” The Tree by Diane’s House tells the story of a budding tree and a growing girl. As the tree grows from seed to sycamo...
eBook
Our Very Own Tree: I Wonder Why (e-book)
What happens when two friends take an interest in an oak tree? They begin to notice more about the world around them, such as the seasons changing and squirrels making homes. They are inspired to do independent research, from studying acorns to looki...
Interactive E-book
The Universe Interactive E-book* explores how the organization of stars and galaxies comprise a universe and how research scientists use specialized instruments to collect data about stars and galaxies. This Enhanced E-book takes a closer look at our...
Interactive E-book
The Force and Motion Interactive E-book* explores the effects of forces on the motion of objects for both a conceptual and real-world understanding, using common, observable examples, like running, billiards, and motion of vehicles. Learn about conce...
NSTA Kids
The Tree by Diane's House: I Wonder Why
This book about life cycles and the food chain begs to be read out loud. Written in the rhythm of “The House That Jack Built,” The Tree by Diane’s House tells the story of a budding tree and a growing girl. As the tree grows from seed to sycamo...
NSTA Kids
Animals Two by Two: I Wonder Why
Children who love both animals and a rousing game of I Spy will have fun with this book. To give kids practice identifying similarities and differences, the book starts by pairing easy-to-distinguish animals, such as zebras and horses. Then it moves ...
NSTA Kids
Our Very Own Tree: I Wonder Why
What happens when two friends take an interest in an oak tree? They begin to notice more about the world around them, such as the seasons changing and squirrels making homes. They are inspired to do independent research, from studying acorns to looki...
NSTA Kids
Looking for Animals: I Wonder Why
Now you see them, now you don’t! By showing the same creatures in two different settings, this book brings out the detective in young readers. They can investigate the role of protective coloration— nature’s own camouflage—for katydids, crick...
Interactive E-book
The Solar System Interactive E-book* explores what we know about our solar system’s planets, moons, and other celestial bodies. This e-book focuses on asteroids, comets, meteorites, and each of the eight planets in our solar system, including their...
Book Chapter
Temperature and Photosynthesis
The purpose of this lab is for students to apply their knowledge of photosynthesis and how to measure the chemical process, specifically, ”How Does Temperature Affect the Rate of Photosynthesis in Plants?” The Teacher Notes provide the connection...
Book Chapter
The purpose of this lab is to introduce students to biochemical processes at the cellular level. It gives them an opportunity to explore the process of cellular respiration and to determine ”Do Plants Use Cellular Respiration to Produce Energy?” ...
Book Chapter
The purpose of this lab is to introduce students to the process of photosynthesis, specifically to explore “Where Does Photosynthesis Take Place in Plants?” The Teacher Notes provide the connections to standards, references, a timeline, safety no...
Book Chapter
The purpose of this lab is for students to apply their knowledge of the process of osmosis, specifically to explore ”How Does the Concentration of Salt in Water Affect the Rate of Osmosis?” The Teacher Notes provide the connections to standards,...
Book Chapter
The purpose of this lab is for students to apply their understanding of cell structure to categorize whether unknown cells come from plants or animals. Specifically, students explore the components of cell structure visible with a compound light micr...
Book Chapter
The purpose of this lab is for students to apply their understanding of energy flow and transfer within a system. Students will generate arguments about ”Which Type of Nut Is Best for a New Energy Bar?” The Teacher Notes provide the connections t...
Book Chapter
Respiratory and Cardiovascular Systems
The purpose of this lab is for students to apply their knowledge of the structure and function of body systems. Specifically, it gives students an opportunity to investigate ”How Do Activity and Physical Factors Relate to Respiratory and Cardiovasc...
Book Chapter
The purpose of this lab is for students to apply their knowledge of the structure and function of body systems. Specifically, it gives them an opportunity to explore the relationship between patterns in letters and numbers to explore ” How Does the...
Book Chapter
The purpose of this lab is to introduce students to the concept of population growth and some of the factors that can affect the size of a population. Specifically, it gives them an opportunity to explore ”What Factors Limit the Size of a Populatio...
Book Chapter
The purpose of this lab is to introduce students to the concept of a predator-prey population size relationship. They will use an online simulation to design and carry out an investigation to determine ”How Is the Size of a Predator Population Rela...
Book Chapter
The purpose of this lab is for students to apply their understanding of ecosystems and the eating relationships that occur within them. Specifically, students will consider ”Which Member of an Ecosystem Would Affect the Food Web the Most If Removed...
Book Chapter
The purpose of this lab is to have students apply their knowledge of how chemicals cycle through the living and nonliving components of an ecosystem. Specifically, they will explore their natural surroundings where they live to determine ”How Healt...
Book Chapter
The purpose of this lab is for students to apply their knowledge of how chemicals, specifically carbon, cycle through the living and nonliving components of an ecosystem. Specifically, they will explore ”Which Carbon Cycle Process Affects Atmospher...