Join-
Ecosystem Explorations: Connecting an ecology field experience to the classroom
Journal Article |
The Ecosystem Explorations curriculum includes eleven classroom lessons. The lessons are divided into two sections—Understanding Ecosystems and Human Connections to Ecosystems. The curriculum incorporates scientific…
-
Journal Article |
The “soda in the aquarium” demonstration will help teachers assess students’ understanding of density and their ability to apply the processes of science. This activity allows students to focus their questions and…
-
Teaching Through Trade Books: Energy Makes Things Happen
Journal Article |
This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. This month’s issue attempts to shed light on the topic of energy.
-
Guest Editorial: To Reweave a Rainbow—Reflections on the Unity of Knowledge
Journal Article |
An opinion piece about the "Unity of Knowledge."
-
Inquiry and Connections in Integrated Science Content Courses for Elementary Education Majors
Journal Article |
An interdisciplinary team of science and education faculty at the University of Illinois at Chicago and several Chicago-area community colleges developed and implemented a series of four integrated, inquiry-based…
-
Journal Article |
The Hoonton PARKnership is a cooperative learning program that pairs a public elementary school and a state park to involve students of all abilities in exciting, interactive outdoor learning adventures. In the program…
-
Methods and Strategies: Science and Literacy Centers
Journal Article |
In recent years, science has taken a backseat to reading and mathematics in many primary classrooms. Imaginative teachers have coped with this loss of science time by creatively integrating science topics into reading…
-
Journal Article |
To recognize the benefit of science notebooks, they should be viewed as useful, personalized tools rather than an assignment. This article examines how the teacher can offer support while still ensuring that the…
-
Journal Article |
Teachers in this school district soon realized they were on different paths in science literacy and one district had no science standards. This article describes their journey to identify science standards and…
-
What Belongs in Your 15-Bean Soup?
Journal Article |
Students can use seed characteristics to discriminate between the different kinds of legumes using taxonomic classification processes of sorting and ranking, followed by construction of taxonomic keys. In this learning…
-
Science Shorts: Plants on the Move
Journal Article |
A person gets goose bumps or shivers when they are cold. A rabbit darts down a hole at a loud noise. These two actions are examples of a living things responding to its environment. All living things respond to their…
-
Journal Article |
“The Dirty Water Challenge” is a fun activity that teaches children about their environment in an engaging and practical way. Inquiry is embedded within the practical—students have to design, plan, and then build their…
-
Connecting Mathematics and Science: A Learning Community That Helps Math-Phobic Students
Journal Article |
Many undergraduate students admit to having a fear of math courses. To address this issue, the authors created a learning community that teaches math content in the context of science. This paper outlines the positive…
-
Journal Article |
Project WET's Make a Splash Water Education Days provide plentiful learning opportunities for elementary students and preservice teachers. At these annual, all-day events held in nearly every state across the country…
-
Journal Article |
Explore this weeklong unit on solar energy that supports math and science learning.
35901 Results