Phases of the Moon

Journal Article | October 2019

Using discrepant events to confront misconceptions

Model of Air Inside a Jar

Lesson Plan | July 2021

The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about the particle model of matter. The probe is designed to find out if students recognize that air is made up of particles that are widely spaced with…

Speaking and Listening in the Science Classroom

Journal Article | March 2019

Practical advice from veteran teachers.

A Focus on Function

Journal Article | September 2019

This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching.

Exit Tickets

Journal Article | March 2019

Understanding students, adapting instruction, and addressing equity

Focusing the Lens of the Crosscutting Concepts on Secondary Science Learning

Journal Article | March 2022

Features of an Effective Future-Faculty Teaching-Development Program

Journal Article | April 2020

Many institutions are preparing graduate students and postdoctorals (future faculty) for effective teaching in undergraduate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Interestingly, little is known…

Making Sound

Lesson Plan | June 2021

The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about sound. The probe is designed to reveal whether students recognize that sound is produced by vibrating matter.

Finding High-Quality Science Materials

Reports Article | June 2020

Science in Your Stacks

Journal Article | December 2020

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

Reports Article | April 2025

Moving Continents

Journal Article | December 2020

Facilitating Emancipatory and Justice-Centered Environmental and Climate Learning

Journal Article | September 2021

What Makes Them Tick? Middle School Data Science Explorations of Ticks and Lyme Disease

Journal Article | September 2020