Two-Year Community: Time for Action: Vision and Change Implementation in an Online Biology Course at a Community College

Journal Article | February 2016

The authors discuss an Introduction to Biology course they created. The course was designed by following the recommendations from the Vision and Change in Undergraduate Biology Education: A Call to Action report, which…

Case Study: Feeling Detoxified: Expectations, Effects, and Explanations

Journal Article | February 2016

The idea for this case study came about after a student described her experience at a spa with an ionic foot bath. The student was skeptical about the explanation provided to her about the underlying mechanism of the…

Meta-Sticks

Journal Article | March 2016

Having children consider the source of knowledge promotes scientific thinking.

Science in Sync

Journal Article | March 2016

Integrating science with literacy provides rewarding learning opportunities in both subjects.

Explicitly Speaking

Journal Article | March 2016

An instructional routine supports students’ science language development.

How About Teaching Literacy With Science?

Journal Article | March 2016

Strategies employing whiteboards can be used to address Common Core literacy standards while including science practices.

Making and Recording Observations

Journal Article | March 2016

When done well, observations can serve as evidence when engaging in science practices.

To Kit or Not to Kit?

Journal Article | March 2016

Evaluating and implementing science materials and resources.

Editor's Note: Developing a Curriculum

Journal Article | March 2016

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

Teaching Through Trade Books: Roly-Poly Pill Bugs

Journal Article | March 2016

This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. In this month’s column, students learn through observation and investigation how a pill bug senses and reacts to its environment.

The Early Years: Encouraging Curiosity

Journal Article | March 2016

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month's column describes an activity that will connect families to children’s learning at school by posing questions for…

Formative Assessment Probes: Talk Moves

Journal Article | March 2016

This column focuses on promoting learning through assessment. In this issue a formative assessment strategy for fostering productive probe discussions is described.

Addressing Student Diversity and Equity

Journal Article | March 2016

Science 101: What, Exactly, Is the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle?

Journal Article | March 2016

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue discusses the Heisenberg uncertainty principle.

Science 102: This Month’s Task: Pennies From Heaven

Journal Article | March 2016

This column shares exercises to challenge content knowledge. This month's issue presents a new challenge and answers the Disappearing Halves challenge from last month.