Solarize Your School

Journal Article | October 2018

A solar energy system design challenge

Research and Teaching: An Integrated Model for Teaching Writing in the Introductory Laboratory

Journal Article | October 2018

The authors describe a comprehensive model for writing instruction in the introductory laboratory.

Research and Teaching: Student-Perceived Gains in Collaborative, Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experiences in the Geosciences

Journal Article | October 2018

This study examined student-perceived gains in course-based undergraduate research experiences.

Offshore Oil Drilling

Journal Article | October 2018

Students thoughtfully engage in problem-based learning and civically engage in a timely issue.

Demolishing Traditional Approaches to Science Instruction

Journal Article | October 2018

Use problem-based enhanced language learning to teach students how to engage in scientific discourse.

Research and Teaching: To Go Virtual or Not to Go Virtual, That is the Question: A Comparative Study of Face-To-Face Versus Virtual Laboratories in a Physical Science Course

Journal Article | October 2018

This article outlines a study that compared an online virtual laboratory with a face-to-face laboratory.

People as Particles

Journal Article | October 2018

Modeling structure and properties of matter with fifth graders

Research and Teaching: Critical Thinking Assessment of Students in Nonmajors Biology Classes with Corn or Fly Genetics Laboratory Studies

Journal Article | October 2018

A critical thinking assessment was used to compare biology students in a nonmajors course who participated in either a multisemester research program or in a one-semester lab study.

Bottle Flipping

Journal Article | October 2018

Explore the science behind this popular student pastime.

The Teal Spruce

Journal Article | October 2018

A game about the importance of study design and communication

Using a Systems Thinking Approach to Figure Out Why a Ball Drops, Bounces, and Stops

Journal Article | October 2018

This column provides how-to strategies and practical advice for the science teacher. In this issue, learn how to develop students’ systems thinking skills and have them apply these skills to discover and explain the…

Editorial: Coming on Board

Journal Article | October 2018

The Journal of College Science Teaching’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue.

Point of View: Writing as a Science Educator

Journal Article | October 2018

This column shares reflections or thoughtful opinions on issues of broad interest to the community. This issue focuses on writing as a science educator.

What's Hidden Beneath?

Journal Article | October 2018

Using spatial sketching to deepen understanding of Earth’s subsurface

Classic Lessons 2.0: Project- and problem-based learning and assessment

Journal Article | October 2018

This article describes an activity that primarily focuses on project-based learning where students are actively engaged to solve the challenge of building a paper roller coaster that meets specific criteria (e.g., a…