Vocabulary, Concept, Evidence, and Examples

Journal Article | March 2014

A reading comprehension strategy using the discourse of science.

Upstream, Downstream

Journal Article | March 2014

A water-quality investigation.

Editor's Corner: Science for All

Journal Article | March 2014

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

Commentary: Choose Controversies Wisely

Journal Article | March 2014

When teaching scientific argumentation, selecting the wrong topic can impair—rather than increase—student understanding.

Science 2.0: Teaching STEM With a 3D Printer

Journal Article | March 2014

This column shares web tools that support learning. This month’s issue discusses ways a 3D printer can be used with the science curriculum.

The Green Room: Pests and Pesticides

Journal Article | March 2014

This column focuses on making your teaching more environmentally friendly. This month’s issue discusses the environmental, economic, and societal impacts of pesticides and the role of synthetic chemicals in agriculture.

The New Teacher's Toolbox: Tic-Tac-Toe: An Experiment in Student Choice

Journal Article | March 2014

This column shares tips for teachers just beginning their career. This month’s issue discusses offering students choices in how they demonstrate mastery in a content area.

Career of the Month: An Interview With Snow Scientist Zoe Courville

Journal Article | March 2014

This column shares interviews with professionals using science in the workplace. This month’s issue describes Zoe Courville's career path to becoming a snow scientist.

Health Wise: Reducing Stress By Improving Study Skills

Journal Article | March 2014

This Q&A style column provides up-to-date information on current health topics—helping students (and teachers) make healthy choices. This month’s issue discusses the link between stress and study skills.

Safer Science: Eyewash Stations and Showers in the Lab

Journal Article | March 2014

This column provides best safety practices for the science classroom and laboratory. This month’s issue discusses having engineering controls in place.

Straws and Air Pressure: Using An Everyday Object to Explain Air Pressure

Journal Article | March 2014

Use straws and other inexpensive items to explore concepts related to air pressure.

Ring the Bell: An Asynchronous Learning Experience

Journal Article | March 2014

Use household materials to engineer your own Rube Goldberg device that links a series of physical actions to ring a bell.

Polymer Family Night: The Science Behind the Fun

Journal Article | March 2014

Engage the entire family with a night of fun, hands-on activities that explore the science of polymers.

The Great Viscosity Race: Using the 5E Model to Make Connections Between Properties of Matter and Viscosity

Journal Article | March 2014

Determine if a liquid's viscosity affects the rate at which it flows.

The Great Iced-Tea Debate

Journal Article | March 2014

Test two samples of iced tea—one sweetened when hot and the other when cooled to room temperature—to determine if their physical characteristics are measurably different.