Case Study: Student-Produced Videos for the Flipped Classroom

Journal Article | December 2015

This column provides original articles on innovations in case study teaching, assessment of the method, as well as case studies with teaching notes. This month’s issue describes a way of building a library of student-…

Research and Teaching: Correlations Between Students' Written Responses to Lecture-Tutorial Questions and Their Understandings of Key Astrophysics Concepts

Journal Article | December 2015

This article reports on an investigation into the correlations between students’ understandings of introductory astronomy concepts and the correctness and coherency of their written responses to targeted Lecture-…

Research and Teaching: Development of Undergraduate Teaching Assistants as Effective Instructors in STEM Courses

Journal Article | December 2015

This study examined the development of peer mentoring skills and deepening of content knowledge by trained and supported undergraduate teaching assistants working with students in entry-level STEM courses across nine…

Research and Teaching: Computational Methods in General Chemistry: Perceptions of Programming, Prior Experience, and Student Outcomes

Journal Article | December 2015

This article explores how integrating computational tools into a general chemistry laboratory course can influence student perceptions of programming and investigates relationships among student perceptions, prior…

Mars Colony

Journal Article | January 2016

Using role-play as a pedagogical approach to teaching science.

Amazing Muses of Science

Journal Article | January 2016

An interdisciplinary project creates awareness of female scientists.

Ornithologists By Design

Journal Article | January 2016

Kindergarteners design, construct, and evaluate bird feeders.

Start With a Story

Journal Article | January 2016

Five schools and a zoo use the one book, one community model to bridge STEM into STEAM.

Luminous Lighting

Journal Article | January 2016

In this STEAM activity, students create wire sculptures that light up.

Editor's Note: STEAM: Beyond the Acronym

Journal Article | January 2016

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

Teaching Through Trade Books: The Science of Art

Journal Article | January 2016

This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. This month’s issue allows students to explore the components of STEAM through a favorite art supply, the crayon, and a beloved American tradition, the…

Planning NGSS-Based Instruction: Where Do You Start?

Journal Article | January 2016

Allow students to pursue their own questions as you work to incorporate the NGSS into your curriculum.

The Early Years: Fostering Environmental Stewardship

Journal Article | January 2016

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue includes an activity that aims to strengthen teachers’ awareness of how children learn in the STEAM…

Safety First: Safety Picks Up “STEAM”

Journal Article | January 2016

This column shares safety information for your classroom. At the elementary level, teachers have inherently integrated STEAM, compared to their secondary-level counterparts. However, with this approach comes an even…

Science 101: What’s Going on When You Mix Colors?

Journal Article | January 2016

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue helps teachers to understand color mixing so that they can teach this information to students.