Research and Teaching: Integrating Lecture and Laboratory in Health Sciences Courses Improves Student Satisfaction and Performance

Journal Article | August 2017

Students often struggle in introductory health sciences courses; some students have difficulty in upper level classes. To address this, the authors converted three lecture/lab courses, traditional first-year Anatomy and…

Research and Teaching: Delivery of Summative Assessment Matters for Improving At-Risk Student Learning

Journal Article | August 2017

This study investigates how summative assessments could be used to reduce the achievement gap among at-risk groups of students in an introductory biology course.

Research and Teaching: The Impact of a Four-Step Laboratory Pedagogical Framework on Biology Students’ Perceptions of Laboratory Skills, Knowledge, and Interest in Research

Journal Article | August 2017

Authentic undergraduate research laboratory experiences are essential to aid in the implementation of science education reform mandates and to effectively train a new generation of biology students. The authors present…

Two-Year Community: Resolving Misconceptions Through Student Reflections

Journal Article | August 2017

This study aimed to identify and resolve misconceptions in three important STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) courses by using student reflective activities.

Case Study: Puttin’ On the Ritz: How to Put Science Into Cases

Journal Article | August 2017

This column provides original articles on innovations in case study teaching, assessment of the method, as well as case studies with teaching notes. This month’s issue discusses different ways of presenting science in…

There’s a Zoo in Our Room!

Journal Article | September 2017

Creating opportunities for children to learn about animal characteristics enhances a life science unit.

Growing Plants and Minds

Journal Article | September 2017

Using digital tools to support preschool science learning

Scaly, Slimy Fun in Prekindergarten

Journal Article | September 2017

Preparing for the Next Generation Science Standards with local “herps”

Planting Deeper

Journal Article | September 2017

Outdoor experiences challenge children’s misconceptions about the needs of plants.

How Do Plants and Animals Prepare for Winter?

Journal Article | September 2017

Local resources support an outdoor inquiry-based project.

Guest Editorial: How to Integrate STEM Into Early Childhood Education

Journal Article | September 2017

An opinion piece highlighting excerpts from the new report STEM Starts Early: Grounding Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math in Early Childhood, co-published by the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop and…

Editor's Note: Revisiting the Framework: A Clear Pathway

Journal Article | September 2017

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

Early Years: What Other Colors Can Bean Seeds Be?

Journal Article | September 2017

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. In this month’s issue students design a planting system to explore what seeds need to germinate (sprout) and grow into plants.

Formative Assessment Probes: Uncovering Young Children’s Concept of a Plant

Journal Article | September 2017

This column focuses on promoting learning through assessment. This month’s issue uses the “Is It a Plant?” formative assessment probe, which was developed to elicit primary students’ initial ideas about plants and the…

Teaching Through Trade Books: Animal Parents and Their Offspring

Journal Article | September 2017

This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. The activities in this month’s column use text-based materials, media, and role-playing activities to help students understand how animal behavior helps…