How to ... Ask the Right Questions

NSTA Press Book | January 2000

Questions, questions, questions! They are a large part of a teacher’s stock-in-trade. We use questions to help students review, to check on comprehension, to stimulate critical thinking, to encourage creativity, to…

CSL Frequently Asked Questions

Page | July 2020

CSL Frequently Asked Questions Official tagline: Linking in-school and out-of-school STEM Learning What is Connected Science Learning? Connected Science Learning is an online journal that bridges in-school and out-of-school STEM learning by showcasing highly effective programs, practices, collaborations, and research…

Asking Questions

Book Chapter | January 2017

Asking questions might seem like a practice that is already in widespread use in today’s science classrooms. But the practice of “Asking Questions” as envisioned in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) is not at…

When Is Asking Questions a Science Practice?

Journal Article | October 2021

DVD ONLY EVO: Ten Questions Everyone Should Ask About Evolution

NSTA Press Book | March 2012

Draw on the wit and wisdom of brilliant scientists to inspire your students as you teach them about a challenging area of biology. This teacher’s guide, which accompanies the EVO DVD, is structured around 10 fundamental…

10 Questions Your Kid's Science Teacher Wishes You Would Ask

Page | April 2020

10 Questions Your Kid's Science Teacher Wishes You Would Ask For the same reasons we encourage our children to be active participants in classroom discussions, parents should take advantage of opportunities to talk with teachers. Learn more about science teaching and learning in your child's classroom, whether it's…

SET EVO Teachers Guide: Ten Questions Everyone Should Ask About Evolution

NSTA Press Book | January 1970

Draw on the wit and wisdom of brilliant scientists to inspire your students as you teach them about a challenging area of biology. This teacher’s guide, which accompanies the EVO DVD, is structured around 10 fundamental…

The Role of Question-Asking in Mentoring Undergraduate Research

Journal Article | January 2023

Undergraduate research is a high-impact educational practice for which effective mentoring has been identified as a key factor in determining its success. Some researchers have argued that effective mentors help…

National Conference on Science Education Kansas City 2023 Frequently Asked Questions

Page | August 2023

National Conference on Science Education Kansas City 2023 Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Do This? Frequently Asked Questions

Book Chapter | January 2012

Teachers and administrators have expressed certain practical concerns, the answers to which help them decide if SciJourn is possible given the realities of their own school. In these Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)…

BOOK ONLY EVO Teachers Guide: Ten Questions Everyone Should Ask About Evolution

NSTA Press Book | March 2012

Draw on the wit and wisdom of brilliant scientists to inspire your students as you teach them about a challenging area of biology. This teacher’s guide, which accompanies the EVO DVD, is structured around 10 fundamental…

Methods and Strategies: Ask the Right Question

Journal Article | July 2017

This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This month’s issue shows how teachers can use literature and higher-level thinking questions to enhance science instruction.

Ask the Experts: March 2005 - Question #1

Journal Article | March 2005

Have you ever wondered what would be considered a native species in a place such as Hawaii? It seems like everything that exists there was introduced to the Aloha State because nothing live came up without the lava from…

Perspectives: The Art (and Science) of Asking Questions

Journal Article | October 2008

Questions serve as formative assessments that provide information to teachers about student learning in relation to curricular goals. In addition to helping students build science concepts, teacher questions can help…

The Prepared Practitioner: Ask Questions—and Listen!

Journal Article | July 2009

As you enjoy your summer break, are you thinking about professional development—or spending time with friends and loved ones? How about combining the activities! Conversing with friends and family offers a chance to…