What’s in Our Soil?

Journal Article | August 2017

A university-nonprofit-school partnership aims to raise environmental awareness.

Editor's Note: Learning and Teaching (and Vice Versa)

Journal Article | August 2017

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

The Early Years: Experiencing Inquiry

Journal Article | August 2017

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue shows how teachers can experience physical science inquiry with colleagues while investigating properties of…

Formative Assessment Probes: Uncovering Preservice Teachers’ Ideas About Magnetism and Formative Assessment

Journal Article | August 2017

This column focuses on promoting learning through assessment. This month’s issue discusses the formative assessment probe “Can You Pick It up With a Magnet?” which is designed to find out what types of materials…

Teaching Through Trade Books: The Tool and Eye

Journal Article | August 2017

This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. In this month’s issue students explore animal adaptations through books that show how body structures assist in survival or how animals use objects in…

The Poetry of Science: What Do Scientists Do?

Journal Article | August 2017

Building literacy in playful, meaningful ways. Students use poetry to learn about Rachel Carson.

Science 101: Can Electromagnetic Waves Affect Emotions?

Journal Article | August 2017

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue discusses electromagnetic waves.

Science 102: Area of a Circle Conundrum

Journal Article | August 2017

This column shares exercises to challenge content knowledge. This month's issue presents a new challenge and answers the Match Magic challenge from last month.

Engineering Encounters: Teaching Educators About Engineering

Journal Article | August 2017

This column presents ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This month's issue describes preservice elementary teachers learning engineering principles from engineers.

Designing a Sustainable Neighborhood: An Interdisciplinary Project-Based Energy and Engineering Unit in the Seventh-Grade Classroom

Journal Article | August 2017

Learn to design homes that are both energy efficient and affordable.

Teaching Thermal Energy Concepts in a Middle School Mathematics-Infused Science Curriculum

Journal Article | August 2017

Explore thermal energy transfer while reinforcing students’ graphing skills.

Exploring the Engineering Design Process Through Computer-Aided Design and 3-D Printing

Journal Article | August 2017

Build and race soap box derby cars as part of a unit on force and motion.

What’s in Your School Yard? Using Citizen Science Wildlife Cameras to Conduct Authentic Scientific Investigations

Journal Article | August 2017

Use motion-triggered wildlife cameras to study mammals in your neighborhood.

Teacher's Toolkit: STEM Career Bingo

Journal Article | August 2017

This column provides how-to strategies and practical advice for the science teacher. This month’s issue describes STEM Career Bingo, which is an activity that raises student awareness of career opportunities in STEM…

Integrating Technology: Enhancing a Scientific Inquiry Lesson Through Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning

Journal Article | August 2017

This column shares how teachers use technology for assessment, student learning, or classroom management. This month's column describes an activity for eighth-grade classrooms that addresses energy transformation and…