Where Does the Energy Go?

Journal Article | December 2017

Using evidence-based reasoning to explore relationships between energy and motion.

A Compound Problem

Journal Article | December 2017

Modeling how CFCs deplete the ozone layer.

A Polarizing View

Journal Article | December 2017

An unconventional use of microscopes for teaching high school geology and physics.

Build an Interactive Word Wall

Journal Article | December 2017

Connecting scientific concepts with academic vocabulary.

Where the Money Is

Journal Article | December 2017

A framework for applying for grants.

Editor’s Corner: New Year, New Look

Journal Article | December 2017

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

The Green Room: The Top 5 Environmental Stories of 2017

Journal Article | December 2017

This column focuses on making your teaching more environmentally friendly. This month’s issue highlights top environmental news.

Focus on Physics: Our Molecular Selves

Journal Article | December 2017

This column helps teachers build an understanding of physical principles. This month's issue discusses atoms and molecules.

Career of the Month: Robotics Engineer

Journal Article | December 2017

This column shares interviews with professionals using science in the workplace. This month’s issue describes Kevin Dowling's career path to becoming a Robotics Engineer.

Right to the Source: Invention vs. Innovation

Journal Article | December 2017

Exploring science and history with the Library of Congress. This month's issue discusses the content of photographs of Thomas Edison and Emile Berliner.

Re-Formative Assessment: One Teacher’s Approach to Integrating Science Within Science to Reassess Student Understanding

Journal Article | December 2017

Create open-ended prompts that integrate prior knowledge.

Creating a Positive Feedback Culture: Eight Practical Principles to Improve Students’ Learning

Journal Article | December 2017

Learn how to elicit evidence of student learning, provide effective feedback, and extend student learning beyond the assessment.

Wilderness Water Crisis: Next Generation Science Standards–Aligned Assessments for an Energy Activity

Journal Article | December 2017

Use a real-world scenario to engage in the scientific practice of collecting, analyzing, graphing, and interpreting data.

Integrating Technology: Bringing Science to Life

Journal Article | December 2017

This column shares how teachers use technology for assessment, student learning, or classroom management. Using social learning to make real-world connections in science.

Teacher’s Toolkit: The Four Elements of the Claim, Evidence, Reasoning, and Rebuttal (CERR) Framework

Journal Article | December 2017

This column provides how-to strategies and practical advice for the science teacher. The CERR framework helps students synthesize science investigations, data analysis, and scientific concepts by having them focus on…