A Cool Controversy

Journal Article | September 2015

Exploring the nature of science using a historical debate about glaciers.

Are We Alone in the Universe?

Journal Article | September 2015

Using primary sources to address a fundamental question.

DCIs, SEPs, and CCs, Oh My! Understanding the Three Dimensions of the NGSS

Journal Article | September 2015

Learn how the Next Generation Science Standards seek to advance science teaching and learning.

Editor's Corner: The Nature of Science

Journal Article | September 2015

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

Science 2.0: Build Your Professional Network

Journal Article | September 2015

This column shares web tools that support learning. This month’s issue looks at how to build a professional development and resource network using social media.

The Green Room: The Global Water Crisis

Journal Article | September 2015

This column focuses on making your teaching more environmentally friendly. This month’s issue talks about activities and videos that relate to the availability of clean water.

Health Wise: Meeting Students' Special Needs

Journal Article | September 2015

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Idea Bank: Exploring the History of Science With Movies

Journal Article | September 2015

The Idea Bank provides tips and techniques for creative teaching, in about 1,000 words. This month’s Idea Bank describes resources that can help teachers integrate the stories of scientists' lives into core content.

Career of the Month: Science and Technology Librarian

Journal Article | September 2015

This column shares interviews with professionals using science in the workplace. This month’s issue describes Louise Deis's career path to becoming a science and technology librarian.

Safer Science: Safety in the Field

Journal Article | September 2015

This column provides best safety practices for the science classroom and laboratory. This month’s issue discusses field trip safety.

Putting Ideas on Paper

Journal Article | October 2015

Formulating scientific explanations using the Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning (CEF) framework.

Poetry Rocks!

Journal Article | October 2015

Writing poetry provides an engaging and creative outlet for primary students to share observations made during scientific investigations.

Map It Then Write It

Journal Article | October 2015

Primary students have many options for graphic organizers to help develop writing skills in science.

Science for Two Voices

Journal Article | October 2015

In a poetry-inspired invertebrate investigation, observations are the basis for both scientific discovery and writing.

Programming Digital Stories and How-To Animations

Journal Article | October 2015

Computer science and engineering design in the science classroom.