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Magnifying Students' Interest in Science
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Textbooks often teach students that there is one scientific process of science that must be rigidly followed—which leads them to equate science with boredom! However, these negative perceptions can be eliminated by…
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This report, based on data collected over three years, demonstrates that students in the postbaccalaureate student-led laboratory sections perform as well on laboratory assignments as students in the graduate student-…
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When teaching the scientific principles of flight, the author has students create design prototypes, engineering projects that are initial attempts to solve a problem. As a result, students apply their knowledge of…
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Editor’s Note: A Year of Inquiry
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The importance of developing the abilities to conduct and understand inquiry cannot be overstated. Acquisition of inquiry strategies will prepare students to encounter and solve problems and questions throughout their…
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Forensic science is appealing because people want to be "detectives" in the general sense. This has resulted in an explosion of interest in the study of forensic science. This interest makes it an effective mechanism…
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The Prepared Practitioner: Data, Data Everywhere
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We are awash in tables, charts, and graphs. Newspapers display data in every section—from economic information to sports statistics to weather reports. Even the entertainment section features data on television and…
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Anatomy and Physiology I (A…
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Teaching Through Trade Books: Looking at Life Cycles
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This article discusses the different stages of the life cycles of butterflies and frogs.
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Scope on the Skies: All about occultation
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This column focuses on astronomy throughout the year. In this month’s issue learn about occultation, or hiding, that occurs when the Moon, in this case, blocks our view of a planet or star other than the Sun. Knowing…
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Science Sampler: Systems of
Success -- The George Washington Carver Science FairJournal Article |
In March 2007, the George Washington Carver Science Fair will celebrate its 28th anniversary. This one-of-a-kind urban enrichment program provides opportunities for middle school students to engage in authentic…
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The study of polar exploration is fascinating and offers students insights into the history, culture, and politics that affect the developing sciences at the farthest ends of Earth. Therefore, the authors think there is…
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Editor's Note: Assessment: Learning Under Construction
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Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue.
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Encouraging Balanced Scientific Research Through Formal Debate
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Having little or no background knowledge has never prevented seventh graders from having strong opinions on a subject! However, when asked to research a topic, middle school students (and also, many adults as well) tend…
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Editor’s Corner: Assessment—Asking the Big Questions
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Assessment is often synonymous with measurement. We use summative assessments to determine if and where a student will go to college, how much funding a state will receive, whether teachers will stay or be fired, and…
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Collaboration at the Nanoscale
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The Maine ScienceCorps is a project sponsored by the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Graduate Teaching Fellows in K–12 Education (GK–12 ) program. Through this program, the University of Southern Maine’s (USM)…
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