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Unfortunately, in today’s world of politically motivated disinformation campaigns, our students may arrive at our classrooms already misinformed about science or highly skeptical of its message. It is our job as…
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The relationship of science to personal health becomes a relevant issue to middle school students. Nutrition plays an important role in physical health, and proper nutrition includes the intake of adequate amounts of…
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A teachable moment presented itself when a fallen bird was discovered in the snowy woods of Alaska by a couple of kindergarten students. As a result of this experience, the children had grown in their abilities to take…
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Incorporating History into the Science Classroom
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The use of history in science courses can humanize science, help students refine their critical thinking skills, promote a deeper understanding of scientific concepts, and address common student misconceptions that…
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Measurement Informs Understanding
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It is common practice for elementary classes to plant seeds so that students have the opportunity to observe them germinate and grow. Beyond introducing plant anatomy, this relatively simple activity has the potential…
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Methods and Strategies: Science Homework Overhaul
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Do your students groan when you announce a homework assignment? Do they have so much math and language arts homework that they just don’t have time for science homework? Does the homework you give help students to…
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Understanding cyclic patterns and distinguishing them from other patterns is critical to understanding the Earth and beyond. Whether you are discussing star cycles, rock cycles, life cycles, or carbon cycles, this is…
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Idea Bank: Students, Start Your Engines!
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The Idea Bank provides tips and techniques for creative teaching, in about 1,000 words. This month’s Idea Bank illustrates an activity with step-by-step, web-based instructions for disassembling a small radio-controlled…
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Who says that art and science don't mix? Art provides students a way to visually represent their scientific knowledge and at the same time helps teachers assess student understanding. The author, a high school chemistry…
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Teaching Through Trade Books: Thought-Provoking Questions
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Why, what, and how: Three words that young students often speak when they are full of questions about activities and experiences in their daily lives. Helping students clarify their thought processes and ask a question…
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Shifting to an Inquiry-Based Experience
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The authors provide a prescriptive, step-by-step method to convert a cookbook lab into an inquiry-based science experience.
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Boiling Ice: A physics demonstration illustrating the kinetic molecular theory of matter
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Physics is a good course to teach to young students because inquiry-based activities can be integrated into lectures to reinforce concepts and ideas. This article features a favorite activity that keeps student interest…
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Earth scientists gather and analyze evidence of change on Earth through time to increase our understanding of the geologic past and the history of life. Students can experience the excitement and challenges of the…
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Looking for a way to excite teachers and families about your school’s science program? A “Super Science Saturday” can provide a safe, fun, and interactive educational experience to do just that. When a community…
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In this month’s column, Editor Lester G. Paldy says farewell to the Journal of College Science Teaching (JCST) with the same “panache” as the distinguished New York Times columnist, Anthony Lewis, whom he admired.…
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