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In the July 2012 Science & Children I wrote about establishing a “Teach and Tell” circle time at the beginning of the school year. This sharing circle has several purposes—to provide a focused time to learn about…
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At an NSTA conference this year, I got really charged up about using more inquiry with my students. But when I look at our curriculum, it’s full of traditional “cookbook” labs that we are required to do. How can I make…
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Getting more science teachers to model “doing” science
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–Occasional commentary by Robert E. Yager (NSTA President, 1982-1983) Why is there not more attention for getting all students (and teachers) actually “doing” science in every K-16 science classroom? The…
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Bright ideas for instruction and assessment
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Several resources appeared on my iPad this morning that made me put my coffee mug down and read (rather than tag for later on). A few were mentioned on MSP2 (Middle School Portal 2–Math and Science Pathways). Even if…
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Migration—It's all about navigation and timing
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I wouldn’t call it a misconception, but my middle school science students had an incomplete understanding of migration. They all knew that “birds fly south in the winter,” but they didn’t realize that for many birds,…
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I’ve been one of the SciLinks “webwatchers” for quite a few years. As we review new sites to include in the database, each site is correlated to a specific keyword and grade level (such as K–4 Fossils, 5–8…
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Next week: Professional development in the Washington, D.C. area (webcasted for all others)
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The National Air and Space Museum of the Smithsonian Institution will present professional development for early childhood educators on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 with a “Smithsonian Early Childhood Science Education…
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Peggy Carlisle, new Director of the Preschool and Elementary Division
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The National Science Teachers Association is an organization of many, contributing their talents towards understanding and promoting best practices in science education. NSTA is committed to promoting excellence and…
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I’d like to change my approach to learning vocabulary. Even when I ask students to write definitions in their own words, they don’t seem to understand the terms. Any suggestions? —Ryan, Fort Smith, Arkansas High…
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Not enough progress…but at least the right direction?
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This month’s topic focuses on the NAEP results and the fact that while the results from the eighth graders knowledge of basic science test increased from 30% to 32% being rated “at or above proficient” the science…
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Sometimes I see articles and websites that cause me to reflect and ask my own questions, such as the Girls in STEM poster created by EngineeringDegree.net titled “Girls are smarter than boys. But where are…
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Chemistry Now, how atoms bond: ionic bonds
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Atoms, molecules, protons, electrons, bonding. Nothing new there, so why don’t your students remember which is which and how it works? A question with many possible answers, but now, perhaps a solution! Use this…
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One of my principals shared a comment at a faculty meeting: School is where old people do most of the work while the young people sit back and watch. His point was to start a discussion of how (and why) to engage…
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Chemistry Now, wrapping up: chemistry of cellophane
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Bizarre advertisement featuring stork holding baby wrapped in cellophane. Looking for something to spark discussion about the importance of scientific investigation? Try out the assets in this learning package created…
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Chemistry Now, the chemistry of crystals: ice, salt
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The way a crow Shook down on me The dust of snow From a hemlock tree Has given my heart A change of mood And saved some part Of a day I had rued. Like Robert Frost in Dust of Snow,…
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