Developing the Next Generation of Elementary Science Teachers

Journal Article | October 2019

This article describes how science educators at a large southeastern university developed specialized science training for elementary preservice teachers (EPSTs) by creating a combination of discipline-specific science…

Ecosystem Cycles

Lesson Plan | June 2021

The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about the transfer of matter and energy in ecosystems. The probe is designed to reveal whether students recognize that only matter is cycled through an…

Let’s Be Litter Free

Journal Article | September 2019

Investigating anthropogenic litter in local ecosystems

Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, June 4, 2024

Reports Article | May 2024

Procuring Lab Chemicals—A ‘Cradle to Grave’ Safety Issue

Blog Post | March 2023

Remembering Bill Aldridge

Blog Post | April 2022

Teaching With Simulations

Journal Article | February 2019

Teachers use simulations for student motivation, content learning, and engagement in science practices.

Safety for Hands-On Science Home Instruction

Blog Post | July 2020

Teaching the Science of Honeybees

Reports Article | March 2020

Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, July 8, 2025

Reports Article | July 2025

Using Oceans to Fight Global Warming?

Case Study | July 2014

Joel E. Greengiant Learns About Peas

Case Study | July 2014

Disease Along the River

Case Study | February 2015

Magic Bullets

Case Study | January 2016

What Should the Victor Do with the Vanquished?

Case Study | May 2017