Crossing Linguistic and Cultural Borders

Journal Article | March 2021

Symbols in Physics

Journal Article | April 2021

Symbols are a cornerstone of the written language of physics and mathematics but inconsistencies in their use pose a challenge to students. This article reports on interviews held with first-year undergraduate physics…

Science Portfolios

Journal Article | April 2021

Early Exposure to Primary Literature and Interactions With Scientists Influences Novice Students’ Views on the Nature of Science

Journal Article | June 2021

Postsecondary science faculty often hope to help students to better understand science through engagement with primary research literature. Undergraduates in courses focused on reading and discussion of research…

Connect Students With Outdoor STEM Learning Opportunities Alongside Science Professionals

Journal Article | October 2022

Connecting pH and Molarity to Health Care

Journal Article | November 2022

Given the recent state of social distancing, the online lab experience discussed in this article offers an economical and versatile approach to online undergraduate chemistry lab instruction. With videoconferencing…

Is It Made of Parts?

Lesson Plan | June 2021

The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit children’s developing ideas about structure in living systems. The probe is designed to find out if students recognize that living things are made up of parts.

Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, July 1, 2025

Reports Article | June 2025

Cultivating Curiosity About Creatures

Journal Article | March 2019

Adaptation

Lesson Plan | June 2021

The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about biological adaptation. The probe is designed to find out if students think animals intentionally adapt to a change in their environment.

Q: Why Can I See My Breath on Cold Days?

Journal Article | February 2020

Conducting Science Labs in a Virtual World

Journal Article | November 2020

Scenarios, Stakeholders, Autonomy, and Choice

Journal Article | July 2020

A role-play activity is presented that was designed for a STEM education learning experience to enrich science literacy, collaboration, and critical-thinking skills in undergraduate science courses. During the roleplay…

Creating a Culture of Science Safety: 7 Teacher Tips for This Fall (and Beyond)

Blog Post | October 2021

Why Does Population Size Change?

Lesson Plan | March 2020