Science For All: Managing Group Work

Journal Article | January 2018

This column shares strategies for increasing student engagement. Although group work has its advantages, it can present issues in the middle school classroom. In this column, the authors share problems to look for when…

Teacher To Teacher: Teaching With Everyday Phenomena

Journal Article | January 2018

This column provides practical advice from your peers. The author describes the process of making ice cream as a good example of an anchoring phenomenon.

Scope on the Skies: Storms From the Skies

Journal Article | January 2018

This column focuses on astronomy throughout the year. This issue discusses meteor showers and storms.

Elements of Making

Journal Article | January 2018

A framework to support making in the science classroom.

Grouping Minerals by Their Formulas

Journal Article | January 2018

Students use a periodic table to identify patterns in mineral formulas and develop classification systems.

Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K–12

Journal Article | January 2018

Recently published books selected by the Children’s Book Council and the National Science Teachers Association.

Our Watershed

Journal Article | January 2018

Students use data and models to make a difference in their own school yard.

Going Beyond the X

Journal Article | January 2018

Using modeling to teach DNA replication.

Arguing Over Life and Death

Journal Article | January 2018

Students decide: Which endangered species should be saved?

Editor’s Corner: “Making” a Difference

Journal Article | January 2018

The Science Teacher’s editor shares thoughts on the current issue.

Focus on Physics: Electromagnetic Waves and the Speed of Light

Journal Article | January 2018

This column helps teachers build an understanding of physical principles. This issue covers electromagnetic waves.

Science 2.0: Drones for the Science Classroom

Journal Article | January 2018

This column shares web tools that support learning. This issue discusses using tools flown on drones to measure and work with different forms of authentic data collected.

Career of the Month: Additive Engineer

Journal Article | January 2018

This column shares interviews with professionals using science in the workplace. This issue describes Josh Mook's career path to becoming an Additive Engineer.

Right to the Source: Making Old New Again

Journal Article | January 2018

Exploring science and history with the Library of Congress. This issue discusses the FSA-OWI Photograph Collection.

The Activity Summary Board

Journal Article | February 2018

Use this organizational tool to help student scientists make sense of a phenomenon or problem.