Point of View: A Tipping Point in Stem Education Reform

Journal Article | December 2013

This column shares reflections or thoughtful opinions on issues of broad interest to the community. This month’s issue discusses STEM education reform.

Two-Year Community: Examination of the Effects of a Watershed Project

Journal Article | December 2013

The author of this article has involved students in a long-term watershed study, the purpose of which is to encourage interest in scientific inquiry and protection of the local environment. To determine the effect of…

Case Study: Sick on a South American Sugarcane Plantation

Journal Article | December 2013

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 an interrupted case study designed for…

Research and Teaching: Principles, First and Foremost: A Tool for Understanding Biological Processes

Journal Article | December 2013

The authors developed an instructional model that focused on using principles first, foremost, and as tools in a wide variety of contexts. We focused especially on changes in matter and energy in processes that involve…

Research and Teaching: Collaborative Testing: Evidence of Learning in a Controlled In-Class Study of Undergraduate Students

Journal Article | December 2013

In this article the authors compare two-stage collaborative testing with individual testing to determine which format has a greater effect on student learning in an undergraduate Earth and Ocean Science course.

The Sound of Science

Journal Article | January 2014

An engineering design challenge teaches students about sound.

Creative Sound Dramatics

Journal Article | January 2014

Dramatic models of sound travel extend inquiry learning for fourth graders.

From Vibration to Vocalization

Journal Article | January 2014

Fourth-grade students conduct an in-depth investigation of the nature of sound.

Close Encounters of the Amphibious Kind

Journal Article | January 2014

Primary students explore frog calls across ponds and across disciplines.

Do You Hear What I Hear?

Journal Article | January 2014

A 5E lesson combines music, science, and students' backgrounds.

Editor's Note: Sound

Journal Article | January 2014

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

Teaching Through Trade Books: The Science and Technology of Sound

Journal Article | January 2014

This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. This month’s issue explores questions surrounding the topic of sound.

The Early Years: Becoming Attuned to Sound

Journal Article | January 2014

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue provides sound explorations.

Recognizing Excellence: Pinging: Sound at Work

Journal Article | January 2014

A "Teacher at Sea" learns how scientists use sound.

Methods and Strategies: Collaborating for Success

Journal Article | January 2014

This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. In this month’s issue a schoolwide science museum highlights science practices with help from community partners.