Research and Teaching: Laboratory Workload Calculation and Its Impact on Science Instruction at the Community College Level

Journal Article | April 2015

Despite the large body of evidence that indicates activity-based instruction is more effective than lecture-only instruction, for the purpose of workload calculation, many community colleges assign less value to the…

Dig Into Fossils!

Journal Article | June 2015

A series of activities helps young students learn about fossils.

Smashing Milk Cartons

Journal Article | June 2015

Third-grade students solve a real-world problem using the engineering design process, collaborative group work, and integrated STEM education.

Families Learning Together

Journal Article | June 2015

An elementary STEM-focused event brings students and families together.

Eating the Alphabet

Journal Article | June 2015

Using a daily morning routine to link science, math, literacy, and social studies in a kindergarten classroom.

Let's Hear It for Ladybugs!

Journal Article | June 2015

Observing ladybugs offers opportunities to integrate language arts into a life cycle unit.

Editor's Note: Identifying a Progression of Learning

Journal Article | June 2015

Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue.

Guest Editorial: The Next Generation Science Standards: Where Are We Now and What Have We Learned?

Journal Article | June 2015

Review 10 important lessons learned since the release of the NGSS nearly two years ago.

Teaching Through Trade Books: All the Water in the World

Journal Article | June 2015

This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. This month’s issue explores the locations and forms of water, how it is distributed in various reservoirs, and why we need to protect and conserve "all…

The Early Years: A Progression of Learning

Journal Article | June 2015

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue offers an activity in which children explore the properties of ceramic clay, learn related vocabulary, and…

Formative Assessment Probes: Snap Blocks

Journal Article | June 2015

This column focuses on promoting learning through assessment. This month’s issue covers progressing from parts and wholes to conservation of matter.

Methods and Strategies: Making Talk Productive

Journal Article | June 2015

This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This month’s issue describes how to incorporate the reasoning talk move into science conversations.

Engineering Encounters: You and Your Students as Green Engineers

Journal Article | June 2015

Using creativity and everyday materials to design and improve a solar oven.

Science 101: How Do You Date Fossils?

Journal Article | June 2015

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue discusses how you determine the age of a fossil.

The Next Generation Science Standards: Where Are We Now and What Have We Learned?

Journal Article | June 2015

Review 10 important lessons learned since the release of the NGSS nearly two years ago.