Methods and Strategies: Students as Authors

Journal Article | February 2008

Are you looking for ways to effectively integrate—and assess—science and literacy learning? Try having your students create their own books! The Integrated Science Literacy Enactments (ISLE) approach to teaching and…

Career of the Month: An interview with Aquatic Conservation Biologist Zeb Hogan

Journal Article | August 2007

To protect the diversity of life on Earth, conservation biologists study species and habitats in danger of extinction. Freshwater is arguably one of the most critical global resources. The ecosystem biodiversity of this…

Tech Trek: Technologies for special needs students

Journal Article | February 2003

You might wonder why today’s science teachers need to keep current with the latest technologies available for special education students. When you consider that more than 50 million Americans are identified as having a…

Everyday Engineering: Clips and Clamps

Journal Article | November 2011

This column provides an inside look at the marvels of engineering in everyday life. In this 5E learning cycle lesson, students investigate the design of simple, everyday binder clips and how they function.

Science Sampler: Role playing in the science classroom

Journal Article | September 2002

By presenting material in a unique and amusing way, students will remember the material better and comprehend more.

Favorite Demonstration: A Bright Idea

Journal Article | August 2003

The typical approach to teaching the scientific method entails presenting a series of steps meant to make the logic behind the scientific method more intelligible. Unfortunately, this alone does not fully instill an…

Commentary: A Testable Prediction

Journal Article | April 2003

An opinion piece about the definition of "hypothesis."

Case Study: To Boldly Go… Or Not

Journal Article | August 2008

This public-hearing case study is centered upon the recent decision by President George W. Bush to set NASA’s primary goal as a return to the Moon, followed by a mission to Mars. The members on the expert panel are…

Ask the Experts—December 2006

Journal Article | November 2006

The Experts address the following question in this month’s column: "Since helium is an inert gas that drifts to space, where do we get the helium that we use here on Earth for balloons and other applications?"

Editor's Corner: Conceptual Shift

Journal Article | February 2013

The Science Teacher’s editor shares thoughts on the current issue.

Quizzing Students on the Myths of Science

Journal Article | October 2004

One way to promote better understanding of the nature of science is to study myths of science by teaching, testing, and reflecting on these ideas at many points during instruction. The authors have developed a “Myths of…

Science Sampler: Using the IFSMU method to solve mathematical word problems

Journal Article | November 2007

The author’s experience with middle school learners has taught him that they need structure with the steps in solving mathematical word problems. They need a tool they can rely on if all else fails. As a result, he…

Every Day Science Calendar: August (2010)

Journal Article | June 2010

This monthly feature contains facts and challenges for the science explorer.

Linking General Education and Science Teacher Preparation

Journal Article | October 2007

This educational project involves prospective science teachers in implementing a natural science course for nonscience majors. The model creates a space for nonscience majors to experience learner-centered teaching…

Teaching Through Trade Books: Figuring Out Food Chains

Journal Article | January 2013

This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. In this month’s issue students investigate and construct models of food chains or food webs to help them grasp the core idea.