The Science Teacher

Read NSTA's award-winning, peer-reviewed practitioner journal for secondary level and high school science teachers.

Current Issue

November/December 2022

Many proponents of direct instruction believe it cuts down on classroom management issues. Sure, maybe it breeds fear and intimidation among the students, but then their love of learning science plummets. Building relationships with students is what works. If students believe you know them and believe in their abilities, then are more driven to engage in the material and to share their knowledge with you and their peers.

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Direct Instruction

By Ann Haley MacKenzie

New Science Teachers Pedagogy Teacher Preparation Teaching Strategies

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Gender Identity Inclusive Pedigree Chart for High School Biology

By Sal Kaczowska and Susan Groziak

High School Biology Equity Inclusion Multicultural Social Justice

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A Science Teacher-Friendly Primer on Implicit Bias

By Kurtz Miller

Equity Inclusion Multicultural Social Justice

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Aha! Moments When Teaching Acceleration

By Paul G. Hewitt

High School Physical Science Physics

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Getting to the STEM of Environmental Justice

By Fatemeh Mirghassemi

High School Environmental Science STEM Teaching Strategies

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Teaching Environmental Social Justice

By Donna L. Ross, Kimberly Elliot, and Jeff Bonine

Biology Environmental Science Equity Life Science Multicultural Social Justice

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By Michael Giamellaro, Elinor Wilson, and Heidi Dixon

Chemistry Climate Change Earth & Space Science Environmental Science Interdisciplinary Lesson Plans Phenomena Physical Science

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Accomodating Visually Impaired Students in Secondary Science

By Sandy Watson and Jeremy Bell

Disabilities Inclusion Multilingual Learners Teacher Preparation Teaching Strategies

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Visualize Your Pulse With Physical Computing

By James Newland and Sissy S. Wong

High School Biology Computer Science Crosscutting Concepts Curriculum Instructional Materials Interdisciplinary Labs Makerspace Phenomena Science and Engineering Practices STEM Technology Three-Dimensional Learning

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Using Teacher Talk Moves to Help Students Talk Like Scientists

By Kraig A. Wray, Scott McDonald, Hee-Sun Lee, and Amy Pallant

High School Inquiry NGSS Pedagogy Teaching Strategies

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By Luba Vangelova

High School Careers Earth & Space Science

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Exploring Natural Disasters through Primary Sources

By Cheryl Lederle and Stacie Moats

High School Climate Change Earth & Space Science Literacy Phenomena

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