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The Take Action Project (TAP) was created to help middle school students take informed and effective action on science-related issues. The seven steps of TAP ask students to (1) choose a science-related problem of…
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This article describes a journal club mini-workshop in which students learn a systematic method for reading primary literature. Students who have been taught this method are better able to interpret, critique, and…
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To make the concept of biomes fresh for high school students and help them achieve more conceptual depth, the author Amy Slack created the “Who’s in the Zoo?” project. Working in groups, students design a zoo that…
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Editor's Corner: Exploring Our Place in the Universe
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Gazing upward, the night sky has always been a source of awe and wonder. It is difficult not to ponder the truly profound questions of existence. How did everything begin? How big is the universe? What is our place in…
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Build-a-Brain Project: Students Design and Model the Brain of an Imaginary Animal
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The brain is a truly fascinating structure! Although the brain is a single organ, it is very complex and has several regions, each having a specific function. In this fun-filled, "minds-on" lesson, students learn about…
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Tech Trek: Layers of Information—Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
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Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are powerful technological tools that can enrich science teaching. This technology can help students analyze data in visual forms to develop a richer understanding of geography,…
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Research and Teaching: Technophobia and Teaching Technology Rich Freshman Science Courses
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Qualitative research methods were used to document the experiences of six technophobic students as they progressed through a technology-rich anatomy and physiology course. Data collected were analyzed and condensed into…
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Commentary: The Evolution Wars
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An opinion piece about the teaching of evolution.
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Every Day Science Calendar: March 2006
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This monthly feature contains facts and challenges for the science explorer.
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Comparing Common Origins: Using biotechnology to teach evolution
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The field of biotechnology creates exciting new pathways for students to engage in scientific inquiry. In this article, secondary biology students use protein electrophoresis and online genetic and taxonomic databases…
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Methods and Strategies: Reaching English Language Learners
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The “hands-on” nature of science motivates and encourages students to interact with others, which can be especially good for English Language Learners (ELL). These basic strategies will benefit all students.
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PhUn Week: Understanding Physiology
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Topics such as sports, exercise, health, and nutrition can make the science of physiology relevant and engaging for students. In addition, many lessons on these topics, such as those on the cardiovascular, respiratory,…
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The Finches' Beaks: Introducing Evolutionary Concepts
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Many secondary students hold misconceptions about evolution, even after instruction, that are often inconsistent with what is accepted by evolutionary biologists. This activity is based on scientific evidence but many…
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Tried and True: Energy Scavenger Hunt
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This column provides classic demonstrations and experiments with a new twist. This month’s issue describes an activity that was designed for our eighth-grade physics class to teach the concepts of how electricity is…
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The Moon in Children's Literature
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The Moon's cycle of phases is one of the most familiar natural phenomena, yet also one of the most misunderstood. Research has found that a significant segment of the population, including students and teachers,…
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