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Research and Teaching: Student Attitudes and Recommendations on Active Learning
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A freshman student surveyed her peers seeking their opinions, attitudes, and recommendations regarding their experiences in a large, active-learning biology course. The results were mixed—disappointing in some respects…
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Preceding an editorial, this title always signals that the author is about to expound on his or her heartfelt dreams for a brighter future for the profession (and for the journal). That’s not the case here. The author…
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A message from the NSTA President: Meeting the Needs of the New World Student
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To succeed in the 21st century, students have to learn how to be creative problem solvers who can work in collaborative groups. These new-world students must have the ability to think critically, use technology…
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If we want to encourage children to enter into scientific fields in the future, we need to give them a helping hand while they are most open-minded and curious. In this article, the author shares anecdotal stories from…
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Science Sampler: Lingo of learning crossword
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Test your knowledge of basic science terms and educational terminology with this Lingo of Learning crossword puzzle.
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When students classify, they embark on observing and identifying the properties of the object, and then they categorize, sort, group, organize, arrange, or grade objects into smaller and similar clusters or divisions.…
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In several previous Issues In-Depth columns, science topics deeply affected by population size—such as climate change, fuel and agricultural resources, and ecology—have been discussed. In this column, the authors…
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Strategies for the Introduction of Neuroscience for Underrepresented University Students
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The University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez hosted a series of academic and applied neuroscience activities as part of a Brain Awareness Week (BAW). The study in this article explores the impact of the BAW events as a…
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Our Place in the Spongy Universe
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Physicist James Trefil once described our universe as "The Spongy Universe," comparing large-scale cosmic structures to the structure of a sponge. Because the sponge is such a good model for the universe, the authors…
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The Moon can only be seen at night, electricity only comes from batteries, and dinosaurs and cavemen lived at the same time—these are just a few of the misconceptions students have about science (Phillips 1991). Though…
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Discovering evolution through molecular evidence. Evolution is considered by virtually all biologists to be the central unifying principle of biology, yet its fundamental concepts are not widely understood or widely…
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The Whirl and Hurl: Demonstrating centripetal force in the classroom
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Principles of physics are difficult for most students to grasp. That’s why “The Whirl and Hurl” machine and activity were developed—to demonstrate centripetal force in the classroom and teach students how to calculate…
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In this outdoor classroom adventure, students learn to work cooperatively when facing challenges during overnight camping trips. Perhaps most importantly, students gain direction and purpose in their lives. They also…
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Students sample air at their school and generate ideas about how to classify the microorganisms they observe. This investigative, hands-on laboratory activity allows students to gain an awareness of science from a…
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Science Sampler: A “handy” way to teach classification
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When teaching the five kingdoms to middle school students, use this “handy” mnemonic device that helps students recall kingdom names, as well as a fact or two about each one. Simple and obvious analogies are used to…
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