Research and Teaching: Structure and Evaluation of a Flipped General Chemistry Course as a Model for Small and Large Gateway Science Courses at an Urban Public Institution

Journal Article | December 2017

In this article, the authors describe their approach to flipping the General Chemistry sequence at two different colleges within the City University of New York, a large, urban public university system. Our results…

Research and Teaching: Many Paths Toward Discovery: A Module for Teaching How Science Works

Journal Article | December 2017

Improving students’ understanding of how science works requires explicit instruction. Here, the authors test the efficacy of a module based on two previously published activities (the Cube Puzzle and the case study…

Research and Teaching: SMASH: A Diagnostic Tool to Monitor Student Metacognition, Affect, and Study Habits in an Undergraduate Science Course

Journal Article | December 2017

This study describes the development and implementation of an iterative diagnostic and intervention routine designed to elicit and quantitatively describe aspects of student metacognition, affect, and study habits in a…

Jumping Into Natural Selection

Journal Article | January 2018

Thought experiments and firsthand investigations with crickets help students construct explanations of natural selection.

An Introduction to Heredity: Part 1

Journal Article | January 2018

Third-grade students learn about traits and how their combinations makes us unique.

An Introduction to Heredity: Part 2

Journal Article | January 2018

Students explore concepts related to heredity.

A Dazzling Journey to an Aquarium Ecosystem

Journal Article | January 2018

Using instructional technology engages students with close-up views of organisms.

Dance Like a Butterfly

Journal Article | January 2018

An integrated first-grade lesson.

Editor's Note: Observing Heredity

Journal Article | January 2018

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

The Early Years: Teaching Life Cycles Throughout the Year

Journal Article | January 2018

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s article shows how to introduce children to animals and their offspring commonly seen in children’s literature.

Formative Assessment Probes: Uncovering Students’ Ideas About Inherited Traits

Journal Article | January 2018

This column focuses on promoting learning through assessment. This month’s issue discusses the “Baby Mice” probe, which is designed for middle and high school students, but it can be used with grades 3–5 to elicit…

Teaching Through Trade Books: Investigating Heredity

Journal Article | January 2018

This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. Younger students must be able to recognize that animals or plants of the same species can be similar, but there is still variation within a species.…

The Poetry of Science: Comparing Cats

Journal Article | January 2018

Building literacy in playful, meaningful ways. This issue investigates characteristics and traits of the lion and the house cat.

Science 101: If Evolution Is Based on “Survival of the Fittest,” Why Do Diseases Such as Cancer and Alzheimer’s Disease Persist in the Human Population?

Journal Article | January 2018

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This issue answers the question while discussing genetics and evolution.

Science 102: Tricky Numbers

Journal Article | January 2018

This column shares exercises to challenge content knowledge. This issue presents a new challenge and answers the A Bunny of a Different Color challenge from last month.