Disequilibrium: Sensory Illusions

Journal Article | February 2018

This column shows how to use discrepant events to confront misconceptions. The use of optical illusions in the classroom helps students understand that the brain may process reactions based upon a previously learned…

Listserv Roundup: Interactive and Digital Notebooks in the Science Classroom

Journal Article | February 2018

This column shares recent conversations taken from the NSTA listserv community about current science education topics. Last month, NSTA listserv members shared effective note-taking strategies for science students. This…

Science For All: Making Science Memorable

Journal Article | February 2018

This column shares strategies for increasing student engagement. Memorization techniques for the middle school student.

Teacher To Teacher: Scaffolds for Scientific Explanations

Journal Article | February 2018

This column provides practical advice from your peers. This month provides an example of an activity that guides middle school students through the formation of a scientific explanation.

Scope on the Skies: Motions of the Earth and Beyond

Journal Article | February 2018

This column focuses on astronomy throughout the year. This issue discusses rotational speed and visible planets.

School Maker Faires

Journal Article | February 2018

This event blends Next Generation Science goals with the concepts of the Maker Movement.

Plastic Pollution to Solution

Journal Article | February 2018

Second graders turn knowledge into action as they engineer solutions for a real-world problem in a school makerspace.

Mars Mission Specialist

Journal Article | February 2018

An integrated payload design challenge provides an authentic maker experience.

3D Pit Stop Printing

Journal Article | February 2018

A student competition supports engineering design.

Ready, Set, FLOW!

Journal Article | February 2018

Fifth-grade students create an aquaponics system.

Editor’s Note: Making Sense of Makerspaces

Journal Article | February 2018

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

Guest Editorial: Elementary Engineering: What Is the Focus?

Journal Article | February 2018

An opinion piece about elementary engineering.

The Early Years: Open-Ended Maker Projects

Journal Article | February 2018

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This issue describes how children use available materials to make structures of their own design.

Formative Assessment Probes: Uncovering “Maker” Ideas About Sound

Journal Article | February 2018

This column focuses on promoting learning through assessment. This issue discusses the Making Sound probe.

Teaching Through Trade Books: The Force Is With You (or Against You)

Journal Article | February 2018

This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. This month through the use of playground equipment and common toys, students investigate force, energy, and motion in engaging ways.