The Madagascar hissing cockroach ("Gromphadorhina portentosa") is one of the most exciting and enjoyable animals to incorporate into your science curriculum. Madagascar hissing cockroaches (MHCs) do not bite, are easy to handle, produce little odor compared to many terrarium animals, have a fascinating social structure, are easy to breed, teach…

Inquiry practices often involve more student-centered activities where students interact more intensively with materials and with other students during investigations. In addition to monitoring the learning taking place, teachers in an inquiry classroom have to manage more movements of materials and equipment and the social dynamics among…

In 2006, a unique scenario transported eighth-grade Earth science students from the classroom into the cold, dry, pristine surroundings of Antarctica. The mission was to expose the students to hands-on science using satellite telephones, Contact 3.0 software, and some very creative improvisation. In addition, a detailed, well-illustrated blog…

Presents an activity in which students create their own bumper stickers and cartoons to develop environmental awareness among other people. Uses the 5E instructional approach which includes engagement, exploration, explanation, extension, and evaluation. (YDS)

Introduces the international science education program Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE). The program is based on the active, hands-on involvement of students and data collected using the scientific protocols file on GLOBE's website. (YDS)