Scope on the Skies: Studying Rings Around the Sun

Journal Article | November 2016

This column focuses on astronomy throughout the year. This month’s issue discusses asteroids and moons.

Core Values

Journal Article | November 2016

Students study sediment cores to learn about climate in the past.

Measuring CO2

Journal Article | November 2016

Students learn firsthand how thawing permafrost adds to global warming.

Turning Into Ice

Journal Article | November 2016

Teaching biological ice nucleation and the global water cycle.

Modeling Chromosomes

Journal Article | November 2016

Building paper chromosomes to help understand five key terms in genetics.

Editor's Corner: Authentic Science Practices

Journal Article | November 2016

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

Commentary: Proactive Leadership

Journal Article | November 2016

An opinion piece about how reform in science education is appearing on multiple fronts.

Science 2.0: Developing the Knowledge Constructor

Journal Article | November 2016

This column shares web tools that support learning. This month’s issue discusses the ISTE’s Knowledge Constructor standard.

Focus on Physics: How E = mc2 Helps Us Understand Nuclear Fission and Fusion

Journal Article | November 2016

This column helps teachers build an understanding of physical principles. Nuclear physics has an undeserved reputation for being tough for students. This article may reduce this “toughness” by showing how Einstein’s…

Health Wise: Keeping Track of Sugar

Journal Article | November 2016

Students study sediment cores to learn about climate in the past. Students learn how to read Nutrition Facts labels to learn how much sugar is in a food item.

Career of the Month: Interdisciplinary Technologist

Journal Article | November 2016

This column shares interviews with professionals using science in the workplace. This month’s issue describes George Church's career path to becoming an interdisciplinary technologist.

Right to the Source: Aerial Photos Change the Face of War

Journal Article | November 2016

Exploring science and history with the Library of Congress. This month's issue discusses the effects of photography on war strategy.

Constructing Arguments With 3-D Printed Models

Journal Article | December 2016

Fourth-grade students model the external structure and function of bottom-dwelling fish.

Crime Scene Soil Investigation

Journal Article | December 2016

Fifth graders use mobile learning to solve a “crime.”

Zooming in on Science

Journal Article | December 2016

Using technology in a garden unit enhances both subjects.