Science 102: The Speed of Light

Journal Article | June 2016

This column shares exercises to challenge content knowledge. This month's issue presents a new challenge and answers the Falling Pennies challenge from last month.

The Poetry of Science: Light and Sound

Journal Article | November 2016

Building literacy in playful, meaningful ways. This month's issue discusses sound.

Shedding Light on Engineering Design

Journal Article | December 2012

Scientific inquiry leads to an engineering challenge and both are illuminated. The authors share their instructional approach and demonstrate how teachers can take small steps toward effectively incorporating…

Editorial: Bright Light in Encinitas

Journal Article | November 1997

The Journal of College Science Teaching’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue.

Lights, Camera, and the Action of Science

Journal Article | February 2002

In this day and age, students spend much of their time glued to their television sets. This is understandable as many of today’s programs are action packed and narrative in nature, and thus attractive to students. When…

Idea Bank: "Seeing" the Light

Journal Article | August 2001

The Idea Bank provides tips and techniques for creative teaching, in about 1,000 words. In this month’s Idea Bank, students begin the physics class by studying the behavior of light. In this activity, the teacher…