Habitat Change

Lesson Plan | June 2021

The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about adaptation. The probe is designed to reveal whether students think individuals intentionally change their physical characteristics or behaviors in…

National Science Teaching Association Celebrates Its 2025 Teacher Awards Honorees

Press Release | March 2025

Beyond the Hook

Journal Article | August 2020

Genetics for All

Journal Article | March 2019

This paper highlights learning supports associated with genetics lessons that were implemented in a urban high school biology classroom. The supports provided access to science content for ELs, students with IEPs, and…

Engineering Science Teacher Creativity!

Journal Article | February 2020

The Science from Scientists Experience Goes Virtual

Journal Article | June 2020

Safer Engineering Instruction in K–12 Labs and Makerspaces: Results From a 2020 National Study

Blog Post | June 2021

Engaging With VR

Journal Article | August 2020

How Do Animals Brush Their Teeth?

Journal Article | December 2018

KEYS High School Student Internship Program

Journal Article | March 2019

Diagnostics Through Sound

Journal Article | May 2022

Enhancing the STEM Framework

Journal Article | July 2021

Integrating Engineering Design in Undergraduate Biology Using a Life Science Design Task

Journal Article | October 2019

This study examines the initial integration of engineering design in an introductory preservice elementary biology content course using a life science design task focused on composting.

Safer At-Home Food Science Investigations

Blog Post | October 2023

Renewable or Nonrenewable?

Lesson Plan | July 2021

The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about Earth’s natural resources. The probe is designed to find out if students can distinguish between renewable and nonrenewable natural resources.