Teaching Through Trade Books: Looking at Life Cycles

Journal Article | August 2012

This article discusses the different stages of the life cycles of butterflies and frogs.

Scope on the Skies: All about occultation

Journal Article | October 2001

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…

Science Sampler: Systems of
Success -- The George Washington Carver Science Fair

Journal Article | September 2006

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…

Our Polar Past

Journal Article | November 2009

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…

Editor's Note: Assessment: Learning Under Construction

Journal Article | June 2011

Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue.

Encouraging Balanced Scientific Research Through Formal Debate

Journal Article | February 2007

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…

Editor’s Corner: Assessment—Asking the Big Questions

Journal Article | December 2010

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…

Collaboration at the Nanoscale

Journal Article | March 2009

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)…

A Sense of Scale: Studying how scale affects systems and organisms

Journal Article | December 2002

The concept of scale is central to many science disciplines. The authors share activities focusing on the importance of scale and its effects.

Science Sampler: Studying storms to understand weather

Journal Article | February 2007

Who isn’t awed by the power, beauty, and destructive capabilities of a hurricane, tornado, or snowstorm? Storms are one of those topics that nearly all students are interested in, and by capitalizing on this interest…

Scope on Safety: Dust off your safety procedures

Journal Article | June 2006

The National Air Pollution Central Administration estimates that over 43 million tons of dust falls on the United States yearly. Now, add to the dust and dirt scenario the exposures in a laboratory environment (such as…

Every Day Science Calendar: April 2006

Journal Article | March 2006

This monthly feature contains facts and challenges for the science explorer.

Editorial: Graphics in the Lecture Hall

Journal Article | August 1997

The Journal of College Science Teaching’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue.

After the Bell: The neurological tourist

Journal Article | October 1999

Teachers sometimes have difficulty suggesting appropriate activities for specialized topics, such as neuroscience. This article directs students to a fully interactive activity-based learning program, and it all begins…

Good Problems to Have

Journal Article | November 2003

Implementing problem-based learning (PBL) without redesigning a curriculum. This article explores ways to integrate PBL into science curricula and to introduce and use PBL lessons throughout the school year. By…