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Journal Article | February 2016

Teaching the science of energy, force, and motion through an engineering design challenge.

Science's Super Star

Journal Article | February 2016

The starlet sea anemone is an ideal tool for student inquiry.

Does It Mix?

Journal Article | February 2016

Introducing students to partition coefficients.

Building a Greener Future

Journal Article | February 2016

Using engineering design to connect classroom with community.

The Language of Science

Journal Article | February 2016

Addressing the linguistic challenges of science texts.

Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K–12

Journal Article | February 2016

Books published in 2015 selected by the National Science Teachers Association/Children’s Book Council Review Panel.

What We Call Misconceptions May Be Necessary Stepping-Stones Toward Making Sense of the World

Journal Article | February 2016

Have a sense-making conversation with your students to confront and correct their misconceptions.

Editor's Corner: Write for the Science Teacher (part 2)

Journal Article | February 2016

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

Science 2.0: Mastering Scientific Practices With Technology, Part 2

Journal Article | February 2016

This column shares web tools that support learning. This month’s issue shows how technology can help students engage in three of the scientific practices described in the Next Generation Science Standards.

The Green Room: The Top Five Environmental Stories of 2015

Journal Article | February 2016

This column focuses on making your teaching more environmentally friendly. This month’s issue discusses top environmental stories and where students can find sources for environmental news. Students can then be assigned…

Health Wise: Emotional Intelligence Is Important, Too

Journal Article | February 2016

This Q…

Idea Bank: Using Earthquakes as "Teachable Moments"

Journal Article | February 2016

The Idea Bank provides tips and techniques for creative teaching, in about 1,000 words. This month’s Idea Bank highlights the Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology (IRIS) Education and Public Outreach…

Career of the Month: Systems Engineer

Journal Article | February 2016

This column shares interviews with professionals using science in the workplace. This month’s issue describes Anne O'Neil's career path to becoming a systems engineer.

Safer Science: Safer Use of Toxic Chemicals

Journal Article | February 2016

This column provides best safety practices for the science classroom and laboratory. This month’s issue discusses the use of moderately or highly toxic chemicals.

A Hands-On Activity to Build Mastery of Intermolecular Forces and Its Impacts on Student Learning

Journal Article | February 2016

The intermolecular forces activity presented in this article is designed to foster concept-building through students’ use of concrete, manipulative objects, and it was developed to be pedagogically sound. Data analysis…