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After the Bell: Bringing the Outside In—Insects and their galls
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Gall systems are excellent tools for teaching biology. They demonstrate important concepts such as genetic control, plant and animal development, species interactions, biodiversity, and the flow of energy through the…
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Idea Bank: History of Science Poster Challenge
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To learn more about the history of science, secondary level physics students chose a physicist to nominate to the “Physicist Hall of Fame.” The project ultimately involved two student products: a persuasive paper…
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Was the Great Pyramid Built with Simple Machines?
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In this integrated science and social studies lesson, fifth-grade students participated in hands-on activities using simple machines and speculated how the pyramids were built. Students extended the experience by…
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Assessment strategies do not have to be complicated in order to inform both learning and teaching. Assessment strategies described in this article include student drawings, journal entries, lists, dramatizations,…
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The Idea Bank provides tips and techniques for creative teaching, in about 1,000 words. In this month’s Idea Bank learn about science mnemonics, lighting the way with Christmas tree lights, science with statistical…
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Students use a portable force indicator to discover the net forces all around them. By directly observing these forces, students can better understand the effect these forces have on an object.
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The Idea Bank provides tips and techniques for creative teaching, in about 1,000 words. This month’s Idea Bank features the Science in Fiction project where students write an essay comparing and contrastng a science…
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Science Sampler: Writing in Science—Beyond the lab report
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“This isn’t English class!” but creative writing can be a useful tool for increasing comprehension of science topics, and writing skills are so necessary that they need to be practiced in all classes. Learn how the…
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Career of the Month: An Interview with NASA Astronaut Ellen Ochoa
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If there's no career exciting enough for you here on Earth, then shoot for the stars... literally! This issue's Career of the Month column profiles NASA astronaut Ellen Ochoa, the first Hispanic woman to fly on a…
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The Case Study: A Symphony for Your Brain
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In this case study, students examine an advertisement claiming that listening to classical music in an advertised CD set will enhance their cognitive skills and creativity. Students evaluate the claims and evidence…
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Seven Principles of Highly Collaborative PD
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Convening professionals—physically or virtually—is necessary but certainly not sufficient for meaningful collaboration and networking to occur. Professional development (PD) must be designed and carried out in ways that…
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Does the process of gaining tenure and promotion make your stomach lurch? If your answer is “yes,” you are not alone. In this month’s column, the author recounts her personal experience related to this grueling…
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Editor's Note: November/December 2003
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Is this a familiar scenario in your classroom? As you start your science lesson, a few kids start putting papers away, in anticipation of leaving. The special education resource teacher appears at the door and collects…
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Constructivist teaching techniques work well in various instructional settings, but many teachers remain skeptical because there is a lack of quantitative data supporting this model. This study compared an undergraduate…
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This article describes an approach to minimizing the “fear factor” in a chemistry course for the nonscience major, and also addresses relevant applications to other science courses, including biology, geology, and…
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