Join-
Enhancing Preservice Teachers' Understanding of Students' Misconceptions in Learning Chemistry
Journal Article |
Preservice teachers enrolled in a modified introductory chemistry course used an instructional rubric to improve and evaluate their understanding of students’ misconceptions in learning various chemistry concepts. A…
-
Using Project- and Theme-Based Learning to Encourage Creativity in Science
Journal Article |
In this article, the authors describe a project that was developed for an introductory-level physics course. The aim of the project was to encourage the creative process in science, as science is seldom mentioned in…
-
Journal Article |
This study measures the effects of increased faculty–student engagement on student learning, success rates, and perceptions in a Physical Oceanography course. The study separately implemented two teaching methods that…
-
Journal Article |
The authors examined college students’ perceptions about their middle school and high school preparation for college science courses as well as what led them to study or not study science in college. Analysis of a…
-
Journal Article |
In a large-enrollment, introductory biochemistry course for nonmajors, the authors provide students with formative feedback through practice questions in PDF format. Recently, they investigated possible benefits of…
-
Point of View: Taking a Cue From Neuroscience
Journal Article |
This column shares reflections or thoughtful opinions on issues of broad interest to the community. This article encourages teachers to use emerging scientific evidence to change classroom culture—accept the evidence…
-
Two-Year Community: Introduction From New Two-Year Community Column Editor, Apryl Nenortas
Journal Article |
Meet our new Two-Year Community column editor by reading her introduction and learning about her vision for the column.
-
Two-Year Community: Undergraduate Research at a Two-Year College: A Team Approach
Journal Article |
An individual faculty can mentor students doing undergraduate research. Such an endeavor represents a substantial commitment of time and effort on the part of the faculty who would like to mentor a substantial number of…
-
Case Study: Crazy About Cryptids: An Ecological Hunt for Nessie and Other Legendary Creatures
Journal Article |
This column provides original articles on innovations in case study teaching, assessment of the method, as well as case studies with teaching notes. This hybrid case has three overarching and interrelated goals. First,…
-
Journal Article |
A teacher shares his experience implementing the Next Generation Science Standards, from struggle to success.
-
Journal Article |
Ways to make the most of planetarium field trips for first-grade students.
-
Seeing the Solar System Through Two Perspectives
Journal Article |
Primary students explore Earth and space science by modeling and observing patterns.
-
Embodying Earth's Place in the Solar System
Journal Article |
Upper elementary students investigate seasonal constellations using software and model them with their bodies.
-
Journal Article |
Third-grade students examine ancient organisms in modern times.
-
Journal Article |
Fourth-grade students embark on an archaeological investigation.
35939 Results