Research and Teaching: Critical Thinking Assessment of Students in Nonmajors Biology Classes with Corn or Fly Genetics Laboratory Studies

Journal Article | October 2018

A critical thinking assessment was used to compare biology students in a nonmajors course who participated in either a multisemester research program or in a one-semester lab study.

Bottle Flipping

Journal Article | October 2018

Explore the science behind this popular student pastime.

The Teal Spruce

Journal Article | October 2018

A game about the importance of study design and communication

Using a Systems Thinking Approach to Figure Out Why a Ball Drops, Bounces, and Stops

Journal Article | October 2018

This column provides how-to strategies and practical advice for the science teacher. In this issue, learn how to develop students’ systems thinking skills and have them apply these skills to discover and explain the…

Editorial: Coming on Board

Journal Article | October 2018

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

Point of View: Writing as a Science Educator

Journal Article | October 2018

This column shares reflections or thoughtful opinions on issues of broad interest to the community. This issue focuses on writing as a science educator.

What's Hidden Beneath?

Journal Article | October 2018

Using spatial sketching to deepen understanding of Earth’s subsurface

Classic Lessons 2.0: Project- and problem-based learning and assessment

Journal Article | October 2018

This article describes an activity that primarily focuses on project-based learning where students are actively engaged to solve the challenge of building a paper roller coaster that meets specific criteria (e.g., a…

Case Study: Exercises in Style: Is There a Best Way to Write a Case Study?

Journal Article | October 2018

This column provides original articles on innovations in case study teaching, assessment of the method, as well as case studies with teaching notes. This issue offers tips on writing an effective case study.

Editor's Corner: Fire and Rain

Journal Article | October 2018

The Science Teacher’s editor shares thoughts on the current issue.

From the Editor's Desk: Playing With Forces and Motion

Journal Article | October 2018

Science Scope’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue.

Idea Bank: Evolutionary Medicine in the Classroom

Journal Article | October 2018

Using health to teach evolution

Disequilibrium: Newton's Bottle

Journal Article | October 2018

This column shows how to use discrepant events to confront misconceptions. Explore the table cloth trick in this issue.

Career of the Month: Mechanical Engineer

Journal Article | October 2018

This column shares interviews with professionals using science in the workplace. This issue describes Ilona Johnson's career path to becoming a mechanical engineer.

Editor's Note: Learning Through Learning

Journal Article | October 2018

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