Every Day Science: April 2008

Journal Article | March 2008

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

Editor's Corner: The Answer to Extra Credit

Journal Article | November 2002

The Science Teacher’s editor shares thoughts on the answer to extra credit assignments.

A Leg (or Three) to Stand On

Journal Article | February 2003

The three “legs” on which science instruction rests are the content of science, process of science, and the nature of science. Each leg performs its own function and need not be competitive with the others. This article…

Editor's Corner: Earth and Space

Journal Article | January 2013

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

The Learning Cycle and Instructional Conversations

Journal Article | December 2000

Engaging students in instructional conversations creates opportunities for discovering and internalizing the critical attributes of a concept. In this article, the authors will identify questioning practices for the…

An Interactive Lecture Notebook—Twelve Ways to Improve Students’ Grades: Drawing Students’ Attention to What They need to Know in Lecture

Journal Article | February 1998

Much research supports the conclusion that most students do not take accurate and thorough notes. The interactive lecture notebook is prepared on a computer so changes and corrections can be made easily, and students…

Scope on the Skies: The equinox

Journal Article | February 2006

With the vernal, or March equinox at hand, now is the perfect time to do some myth-busting with your students by exploring the popular notion that a raw egg will only balance on its end on the equinox. This month’s…

Editor's Corner: Reading, Writing, and Science

Journal Article | December 2011

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

Science Shorts: Solar Pizza Friday

Journal Article | October 2009

In an effort to bridge the gap between science and technology and its effects on everyday life, this lesson engages students in a study of solar energy and technological design. Students make real world connections and…

Editor’s Note: Classification Matters

Journal Article | February 2009

Classification skills, so foundational to science, must be taught. While children have a passion and drive to organize and categorize their experiences, sometimes the way they organize them doesn’t lead to a worthwhile…

Identification of Minerals... There Has to Be a Better Way

Journal Article | September 2005

"You Be the Geologist" is an adaptation of the traditional, teacher-centered method of mineral identification. This activity requires students to mimic the work of a geologist attempting to identify unknown mineral…

Every Day Science: September 2009

Journal Article | August 2009

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

An Environmental Town Meeting: Balancing Environmental Decisions and Real-Life Issues

Journal Article | November 2008

In order to help middle school students understand the many aspects that go into making decisions about environmental issues and concerns, as well as identifying the players involved in these decisions, an environmental…

Career of the Month: An interview with bomb investigator Barney T. Villa

Journal Article | October 2004

When there is a bomb threat, these men and women com to the rescue. You may have seen them portrayed in movies and cop shows, but bomb technicians and investigators actually live the drama you only watch on TV. And…

Reuse That Notebook!

Journal Article | October 2010

How many scientists throw out their notebooks at the end of each year and start over no matter how many empty pages remain? How many of them approach a new research question or experiment without using knowledge gained…