Nurturing the Child Scientist

Journal Article | October 2011

Kindergarteners collect natural objects, investigate their objects, and record observations in science notebooks.

Editor’s Roundtable: Systems—A powerful interdisciplinary theme

Journal Article | June 2008

A systems approach to science education is one of the powerful interdisciplinary ideas that AAAS recommends be woven through science learning at all levels and in all content areas. AAAS also calls for making systems…

SimRiver: Environmental Modeling Software for the Science Classroom

Journal Article | December 2010

While students may acknowledge the impact that land use and development have on our environment, they do not necessarily understand the relationship between human activities and ecosystem responses. Therefore, the…

Research and Teaching: Learning Approaches, Course Experience, and Astronomy Understanding in The Oklahoma Project—Dispelling Popular Misconceptions about Astronomy in an Oklahoma Teacher's Workshop

Journal Article | January 1998

The results of a survey revealed that astronomy workshops are necessary because of the lack of astronomy education in schools. In this article, The Oklahoma Project (TOP) Astronomy held a workshop with earth and…

Genetic Building Blocks

Journal Article | June 2004

The “Central Dogma” of genetics states that one gene, located in a DNA molecule, is ultimately translated into one protein. As important as this idea is, many teachers shy away from teaching the actual mechanism of gene…

Every Day Science Calendar: July 2006

Journal Article | June 2006

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

Editorial: Coplas de Ciego

Journal Article | January 2004

The medieval Spanish custom in which blind storytellers went from town to town telling stories (sung as mantras) of murder, impassioned love, and pestilence to the villagers as a means of sustaining themselves were…

Learning Through Sharing

Journal Article | February 2002

This paper describes how to use collaborative groups as a teaching strategy in a 200-student introductory astronomy class for nonscience majors. The authors present a brief rationale for this approach and then describe…

Editor’s Corner: A Flat World?

Journal Article | October 2007

Beyond preparing our students for imminent economic realities, we should prepare them to think globally. American economic competitiveness in a global economy is a significant challenge that will be addressed at least…

Yes! We are Rocket Scientists!

Journal Article | August 2006

Launch your middle school students' interest, incorporate hands-on/minds-on learning, and focus on inquiry learning while still meeting state and national standards by implementing the following water-bottle rocket…

Applying Scientific Principles to Resolve Student Misconceptions

Journal Article | March 2012

Using sinking and floating as an example, this article introduces a method to guide students to solve misconception problems by using scientific principles.

Science 2.0: Upgrade Your Science Fair

Journal Article | October 2011

This column shares web tools that support learning. This month’s issue discusses Google's science fair in which students can participate by sharing their research projects on the internet.

Health Wise—Summer 2009

Journal Article | June 2009

What are the health risks of sun exposure—are there any benefits? Also, are some sunscreens better than others?

Chemistry Cook-Off

Journal Article | October 2012

Students use food to enhance understanding of physical and chemical changes.

Science 101: What causes surface tension?

Journal Article | February 2011

This column focuses on background science information for elementary teachers. In this month’s column, learn about surface tension.