A Winning Combination

Journal Article | October 2012

Interactive word walls effectively incorporate the four components of a comprehensive vocabulary program along with a visual foundation for students to anchor learning. This article describes an effort to build science…

Scope on the Skies: The Geography of Eclipses

Journal Article | March 2013

This column focuses on astronomy throughout the year. This month’s issue talks about eclipses.

Shoe Box Circuits

Journal Article | November 2009

Students’ eyes grow wide with wonder as they get a motor to work or make a bulb light for the first time. As these daunting feats of electrical engineering remind us, teaching electricity is invariably rewarding and…

Science Sampler: Hire a scientist

Journal Article | February 2003

Hire a scientist is an activity that asks students to review the qualifications of a scientist who has applied for a job at a research facility. During this review, students learn about the scientist’s job skills,…

Technology-Based Learning: Using water studies as the basis for an alternative teaching strategy

Journal Article | August 2001

The Technology-Based Learning in School Science (tBLISS) project was developed with two purposes in mind—to investigate the feasibility of implementing a technology-based science curriculum with a small group of…

The Early Years: Seeing the Moon

Journal Article | December 2011

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue explores the formation of impact craters.

Inquiry Takes Time

Journal Article | August 2012

This articles lays out a plan to develop inquiry skills in a third-grade classroom over the course of the school year.

Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K–12: Books Published in 2012

Journal Article | February 2013

This year's list of science trade books can be used in the science classroom to enrich and inspire students while they learn science content.

Editor's Corner: Get Real

Journal Article | January 2001

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

Idea Bank: MultiSensory Science

Journal Article | April 2003

The Idea Bank provides tips and techniques for creative teaching, in about 1,000 words. This month’s issue features a unique approach of teaching science—the multisensory approach—combining music, pictures, and…

Teacher as Researcher: University programs help teachers bring modern research into the secondary classroom

Journal Article | February 2002

Due to other professional commitments, teachers sometimes find it difficult to keep up with the latest developments in science and technology. Through the university Research Experience for Teachers (RET) programs,…

After the Bell: Teaching observation—Gathering baseline data

Journal Article | February 2003

The use of observation to gather baseline data to identify cycles or changes in the environment can provide long-term, meaningful learning activities. Changes in the environment provide students with the opportunity to…

Safe Science: Bloodborne Pathogen/OPIM Hazards—Zero Tolerance!

Journal Article | September 2007

Bloodborne pathogens are microorganisms found in human blood that can infect and cause disease in people who are exposed to blood containing the pathogen. The precise risk of bloodborne pathogen transmission during…

Quantum Quandaries (e-book)

eBook | December 2009

For extra credit or just for the fun of it—why not try a brainteaser? This collection brings together the first 100 brainteasers from Quantum magazine, published by the National Science Teachers Association in…

Readings in Science Methods, K–8 (e-book)

eBook | December 2009

If you’re teaching an introductory science education course in a college or university, Readings in Science Methods, K–8, with its blend of theory, research, and examples of best practices, can serve as your only text,…