Sharing the Wonder of Natural History

Journal Article | March 2019

Help students overcome nature-deficit disorder with these outdoor activities.

Science Notebooks in Student-Centered Classrooms: Module 1: Using Science Notebooks for Sensemaking

Professional Learning Unit | July 2023

In this module, you will examine various ways scientists use science notebooks and a science notebook strategy to experience the critical components of sensemaking.    

Science Notebooks in Student-Centered Classrooms: Module 1: Using Science Notebooks for Sensemaking

Professional Learning Course Module | April 2023

Science notebooks are a powerful and flexible tool to support students’ sensemaking. The science notebook creates a space for students to document their thinking, develop and revise models, plan investigations, and…

Building Science Language

Journal Article | December 2020

Supporting Students In Writing Scientific Explanations

Journal Article | March 2020

Why is the Earth round?

Journal Article | May 2020

Developing and Implementing a Campus-Wide Professional Development Program: Successes and Challenges

Journal Article | October 2019

Gateways-ND is a 5-year, National Science Foundation–funded effort directed toward three goals: maximizing the instructional effectiveness of postsecondary STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics)…

Freebies and Opportunities From the Field for Science and STEM Teachers, July 5, 2022

Reports Article | June 2022

Freebies for Science Teachers, April 27, 2021

Reports Article | April 2021

Freebies for Science Teachers, August 17, 2021

Reports Article | August 2021

Community-Informed STEM Teaching Strategies for Early Childhood Educators During COVID

Journal Article | August 2022

Fostering Nonscientist Thinking on Evolution Concepts Through the Teaching for Transformative Experiences in Science (TTES) Model

Journal Article | October 2020

Understanding of evolution is foundational to be a scientifically literate citizen because it allows analysis of socioscientific issues, such as biodiversity conservation, biotechnology applications, and human-induced…

Advancing Alloys

Journal Article | April 2020

The manufacture of metal alloys is ubiquitous, yet infrequently discussed in high school coursework as concepts related to them are often too complex or abstract for beginning science students. However, earlier…

Freebies for Science Teachers, March 2, 2021

Reports Article | February 2021