Every Day Science: November 2009

Journal Article | October 2009

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

Teaching Through Trade Books: Going Wild With Graphs

Journal Article | September 2007

Just as words can tell a story, so can graphs. Pick up a newspaper or magazine and you will probably see several articles accompanied by graphs. Graphs are useful because they communicate information visually and can…

An Introduction to Tissue Engineering Using Hydrogels

Journal Article | August 2011

This article presents a three-part classroom activity that introduces students to examples of research in the field of tissue engineering and allows them to replicate experiments being done in university laboratories…

Experiences, Patterns, and Explanations

Journal Article | August 2010

In an activity sequence that took place over several days, the class learned about sound and how people hear sounds. Following each activity, students engaged in whole-group sharing sessions and individual journal-…

Idea Bank: Students as Nano-Detectives

Journal Article | November 2006

Nanotechnology is quickly beginning to revolutionize medicine, building materials, electronics, and even the clothes we wear. The internet offers a plethora of information, images, and interactive simulations dealing…

Editor’s Corner: Spirit and Opportunity

Journal Article | March 2004

Throughout the 2004 school year, The Science Teacher (TST) feature articles focused on providing inquiry experiences with meaningful assessments in our classrooms. Issue themes focused on developing skills in the…

Idea Bank: Oobleck and Beyond

Journal Article | November 2005

Finding innovative ways to teach 10th grade physical science students about the properties of the states of matter--as stated in the Physical Science Standards for Levels 9-12--can be a difficult task. To address this…

Scope on the Skies: Summer Space Missions

Journal Article | June 2012

This column focuses on astronomy throughout the year. This month’s issue focuses on various upcoming space missions.

Society for College Science Teachers: Do You Need an Introductory Science Specialist?

Journal Article | June 2004

For your next general science hire, provide your introductory level students with an expert. This article discusses the practical reasons why you should consider hiring an Introductory Science Specialist—someone who has…

Health Wise: April/May 2010

Journal Article | March 2010

My students have their headphones on all the time! Could they be at risk for permanent hearing loss? How loud is too loud?

Weaving in the Story of Science

Journal Article | February 2008

Stories weave common elements of the nature of science between topics and activities, regardless of whether it’s short historical narratives about scientists or current event articles that are read. Stories also can…

Crater Appeal

Journal Article | June 2006

Recent focus on the planet Mars has led to incredible teaching opportunities, such as the Mars Student Imaging Project (MSIP) facilitated by Arizona State University's (ASU) Mars Education Program. The MSIP curriculum…

The Cultural and Ecological "Worlds" of Central Asia

Journal Article | September 2011

The authors developed an online, five-week unit that discusses the cultural and ecological "worlds" of central Asia. Two main ideas for this integrated science and social studies unit include (1) The natural world…

Ask the Experts—March 2008

Journal Article | February 2008

The experts address the following question in this month’s column: Are fish sensitive to lightning that strikes water?

Floating Boats

Journal Article | June 2007

The purpose of this article is to describe a simple laboratory activity in which students collect a series of measurements and then use graphical analysis to determine the nature of the relationship between an object’s…