Tried and True: A touch of neuroscience

Journal Article | September 2004

The preteen years of the middle grades represent a time of incredible physical and mental development. Understanding the parts and functions of the brain and the nervous system gives middle grade students the…

Science 101: What causes tsunamis?

Journal Article | March 2005

The word "tsunami" brings to mind one towering wave but actually refers to a series of waves, most often caused by an undersea earthquake. This article debunks some of the myths about tsunamis and gives a historic and…

Give Me Some Skin: A Hands-On Science Activity Integrating Racial Sensitivity

Journal Article | January 2003

What’s the largest, fastest growing, organ in the human body? It’s the tough, elastic, flexible, and waterproof covering that helps protect other organs and body parts from such things as germs, heat, cold, and sunlight…

Guest Editorial: Science as a Mystery Story

Journal Article | October 2011

An opinion piece about using stories in science education.

Enhancing Undergraduate Science Instruction: The G-Step Approach: Capitalizing on the Pedagogical Strengths of Science Educators and the Content Expertise of Science TAs

Journal Article | October 1999

Only rarely do teaching assistants (TAs) attend professional development workshops designed to acquaint them with pedagogical models. Thus, new instructors typically engage in ineffective instructional methods built on…

The New Teacher's Toolbox: Summertime Musings of a Former New Teacher

Journal Article | June 2012

This column shares tips for teachers just beginning their career. This month’s issue provides ideas on how to reflect on the past year's teaching and how to use this information to improve next year's teaching.

The Dirt on Outdoor Classrooms

Journal Article | April 2000

Tired of hauling materials into the schoolyard for outdoor science activities? Why not dig up what you need to create a permanent, central, outdoor space that lends itself to integrated learning? This article describes…

Coordinating Physics and Education Instruction

Journal Article | August 2003

This article describes a university science course that integrates physics, education, and community outreach. The class both improves student mastery of science and teaching as well as addresses the university’s…

Self-Monitoring Tools and Student Academic Success: When Perception Matches Reality

Journal Article | April 2012

This study investigates the effectiveness of use of self-assessment and post-exam reflection forms as cognitive feedback and additional self-regulated learning strategies students can use to achieve a positive outcome…

Guest Editorial: So, How Does a Multicultural Classroom Look? Sound?

Journal Article | January 1999

An opinion piece about the importance of and the opportunities for learning in multicultural elementary classrooms.

After the Bell: It’s all in the pattern—Recognizing symmetry in architecture

Journal Article | March 2007

As teachers, we try to make subjects applicable to students’ lives. A topic that extends well beyond the classroom and any single discipline is the physical properties of symmetry found in architecture. Few curriculum…

Editorial: What <em> JCST </em> Can Do for You

Journal Article | June 2004

In this month’s column, the new Field Editor, Randy Moore, introduces himself and outlines several goals for his 3-year term as editor of JCST. He hopes to continue the tradition of making JCST a leader in college…

Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12 (Books Published in 2001)

Journal Article | February 2002

The Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K–12 is a listing of the best books published in 2001. The selection is made by the National Science Teachers Association/Children’s Book Council Joint Book Review Panel.

Does Active Learning Improve Students’ Knowledge of and Attitudes Toward Research Methods?

Journal Article | February 2011

We incorporated an active, collaborative-based research project in our undergraduate Research Methods course for first-year sports medicine majors. Working in small groups, students identified a research question,…

The New Teacher's Toolbox: Accommodating Differences

Journal Article | March 2012

This column shares tips for teachers just beginning their career. This month’s issue discusses teaching a class of students with varying levels of ability and motivation.