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We're all in this together: Collaborative modeling tasks for the chemistry classroom
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This article describes four collaborative activities that we facilitate to engage high school chemistry students in the scientific practice of developing and using models in a chemical bonding unit. The activities…
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This paper describes the design and implementation of a human-centered multidisciplinary engineering course for high school students. The course was implemented and modified for both in-person and online modalities.…
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Establishing a Writing Center and Why Science Teachers Need to Be in On It
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To support the development of scientific literacy and student confidence in expressing their ideas and receiving feedback, the first author established a writing center in a large urban fringe high school. Using the…
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Career of the Month November/December 2024
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Right to the Source November/December 2024
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Fact or Faux? November/December 2024
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Many young people learn about scientific topics online, yet middle school students have trouble identifying where scientific information comes from and what characterizes good sources of scientific information online.…
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Journey of the Monarchs: Studying North America’s Nomadic Butterfly
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Citizen Science November/December 2024
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One of the most cost-effective ways to engage students in real-world STEM is by turning to local issues of emerging relevance through current events. In this middle school lesson, local current STEM events are used to…
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Flipped Science Classrooms and the Cornell Note-Taking Method
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The flipped classroom is a relatively new innovation in teaching middle school science; however, students often struggle with taking notes that provide metacognitive cues and reinforce understanding. This paper…
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Differences in perception of peer interactions in student-centered STEM courses
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A study was done at a mid-sized public university in the Midwest of the United States. At this university, there are three large classes taught in Student-Centered Active Learning Environment with Upside-down Pedagogies…
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A Partnership to Support Improved Public Understandings of Science Education
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Although public attitudes towards K-12 education are relatively positive, there are still fundamental misunderstandings about what effective science teaching entails, which could hinder public support for science…
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As introductory college science courses transition from large, passive lectures to more student-centered active learning environments, additional instructional support may be needed. Peer Learning Assistants (PLAs) can…
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Developing Critical Thinking in Biology Through Progressive Writing Assignments
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Critical thinking is essential in academia and the workforce. Although writing can be used as a pedagogical tool for fostering deeper subject matter understanding, increased retention, and critical thinking, relatively…
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Increased Pre-Lecture Reading and Greater Attendance at a Community College Gateway Science Course
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Gateway science courses are an ongoing obstacle to recruitment into STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). Students come to these courses with a high cognitive load, making success in the…
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