Crossing Boundaries in Undergraduate Biology Education

Journal Article | December 2015

In an effort to make mathematics relevant to biology students, the authors developed two modules that sought to integrate mathematics and ecology instruction to differing degrees. The modules were developed by a team of…

The Effect of Gender on Perception of Case Studies and Performance

Journal Article | December 2015

The case study method of teaching uses real-world narratives to teach concepts and content. This method of teaching encourages active learning, which has been shown to have a positive effect on student performance in…

Point of View: Predictably Unpredictable

Journal Article | December 2015

This column shares reflections or thoughtful opinions on issues of broad interest to the community. This month’s issue describes examples of challenging student behavior and provides ideas to help confront this type of…

Case Study: Student-Produced Videos for the Flipped Classroom

Journal Article | December 2015

This column provides original articles on innovations in case study teaching, assessment of the method, as well as case studies with teaching notes. This month’s issue describes a way of building a library of student-…

Research and Teaching: Correlations Between Students' Written Responses to Lecture-Tutorial Questions and Their Understandings of Key Astrophysics Concepts

Journal Article | December 2015

This article reports on an investigation into the correlations between students’ understandings of introductory astronomy concepts and the correctness and coherency of their written responses to targeted Lecture-…

Research and Teaching: Development of Undergraduate Teaching Assistants as Effective Instructors in STEM Courses

Journal Article | December 2015

This study examined the development of peer mentoring skills and deepening of content knowledge by trained and supported undergraduate teaching assistants working with students in entry-level STEM courses across nine…

Research and Teaching: Computational Methods in General Chemistry: Perceptions of Programming, Prior Experience, and Student Outcomes

Journal Article | December 2015

This article explores how integrating computational tools into a general chemistry laboratory course can influence student perceptions of programming and investigates relationships among student perceptions, prior…

Mars Colony

Journal Article | January 2016

Using role-play as a pedagogical approach to teaching science.

Amazing Muses of Science

Journal Article | January 2016

An interdisciplinary project creates awareness of female scientists.

Ornithologists By Design

Journal Article | January 2016

Kindergarteners design, construct, and evaluate bird feeders.

Start With a Story

Journal Article | January 2016

Five schools and a zoo use the one book, one community model to bridge STEM into STEAM.

Luminous Lighting

Journal Article | January 2016

In this STEAM activity, students create wire sculptures that light up.

Editor's Note: STEAM: Beyond the Acronym

Journal Article | January 2016

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

Teaching Through Trade Books: The Science of Art

Journal Article | January 2016

This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. This month’s issue allows students to explore the components of STEAM through a favorite art supply, the crayon, and a beloved American tradition, the…

Planning NGSS-Based Instruction: Where Do You Start?

Journal Article | January 2016

Allow students to pursue their own questions as you work to incorporate the NGSS into your curriculum.