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The Cultural and Ecological "Worlds" of Central Asia
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The authors developed an online, five-week unit that discusses the cultural and ecological "worlds" of central Asia. Two main ideas for this integrated science and social studies unit include (1) The natural world…
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The experts address the following question in this month’s column: Are fish sensitive to lightning that strikes water?
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The purpose of this article is to describe a simple laboratory activity in which students collect a series of measurements and then use graphical analysis to determine the nature of the relationship between an object’s…
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Science on a Roll Part Two: How Many Sheets to Saturn?
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Students gain a better appreciation for and understanding of the distances between the planets using a roll of toilet paper. This activity also integrates math, actively engages students, and promotes inquiry.
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As science teachers, we strive to make our field an effective component of a liberal arts education. How can we make our subject more appealing to the broader community? This article describes how the author taught a…
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Just for once, skip the usual first day of school routine that includes seating charts, questionnaires, textbook distribution, and so on, and try a little science instead. By implementing this inquiry-based lesson into…
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Science Sampler: Focusing in on the history of the microscope
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Teachers can use a historical context to add interest to common science lessons—in this case, the microscope.
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"Crash Science" addresses the leading cause of death of teens in the United States. This article outlines an attempt to use research from the emerging field of crash science to teach truly life-saving lessons.
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Science 101: What Is a Watershed?
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The term watershed is often used today, but not all of us know what it truly describes. A watershed is an area of land in which all water drains to a common location or waterway. In some parts of a watershed, water…
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While scientists may recognize a mass media mistake, the level of basic scientific understanding among many students—even college students—is too often insufficient to recognize an error. This article describes a…
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Favorite Demonstration: The Thermit Reaction—A Dazzling Thermochemical Demonstration
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This demonstration provides a dazzling introduction to such fundamental chemistry topics as oxidation-reduction, metallurgy, spontaneity of reactions, thermochemistry, and the application of chemical reactions to…
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Science Sampler: Weaving women into the science curriculum
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Learning about great women in the sciences has the potential to impact mid-level students in a number of ways. These women and their work may serve as important role models, providing encouragement to younger female…
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Of the over 300 Nobel Prizes awarded in science since the prizes were first presented in 1901, only 11 have been given to women. This paper considers whether we can learn anything from the experiences of the female…
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Real-Time Ocean Data in the Classroom
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To apply students’ savvy internet skills in the science classroom—as well as capture their interest in science and investigation, and provide opportunities for authentic research—introduce them to real-time data from…
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Idea Bank: Current Events in Science
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Create an ambience of focus and organization in your high school science classroom by implementing the strategy described here. This 10-minute silent reading routine exposes students to current events in science and the…
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