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Gunckel, Kristin L.; Covitt, Beth A.; Love, Garrett; Cooper-Wagoner, Judith A.; Moreno, Dan – Science Teacher, 2022
Computers and computer algorithms have contributed to important scientific advances by allowing scientists and engineers to create and use sophisticated models to explain and predict phenomena. Yet, of the eight "Next Generation Science Standards" ("NGSS") science and engineering practices, computational thinking may be the…
Descriptors: Science Education, Computation, Thinking Skills, Learning Activities
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Burke, Lydia E. Carol-Ann; McAvella, Alison; Wessels, Anne – Science Teacher, 2020
Researchers have demonstrated a correlation between personal value, enjoyment and interest, and sustained engagement in science (Ainley and Ainley 2011). This article presents pedagogical strategies that use drama and discussion to explore students' everyday encounters with science by engaging the body and emotion. Drama-based discussions in…
Descriptors: Drama, Scientific Principles, Teaching Methods, Science Instruction
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Patterson Williams, Alexis; Gray, Salina – Science Teacher, 2021
Access to quality science and math instruction remains a civil rights and social justice issue as the scientific and technological divide widens (Tate 2001; Moses and Cobb 2001). Students without access to rigorous science instruction have been and will continue to be left behind. This inequality is salient for students in marginalized communities…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Holistic Approach, Social Justice, Equal Education
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Emenaha, Uchenna – Science Teacher, 2020
It takes a lot more than just telling students that a topic is important for them to find value in the lesson. In order to get students as enthused about a subject, it is important to utilize topics that the students are already interested in, then create a link between that and the science objective. The framework for this type of instruction is…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Genetics, Teaching Methods, Popular Culture
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Odom, Arthur – Science Teacher, 2022
This article provides two activities, exploring genetic drift of small breeding populations, highlighting the black-footed ferret ("Mustela nigripes"). According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife service, all black-footed ferrets are descended from 18 individuals, making them extremely vulnerable to genetic drift. They were thought to be…
Descriptors: Genetics, Mathematical Models, Biodiversity, Evolution
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Bondurant, Liza; Odenwald, Sten – Science Teacher, 2020
Most likely a large number of students have heard of the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis), and know that they are a phenomenon in the sky. Although they may not have seen the Northern Lights, most have probably seen other phenomena in the sky, such as a rainbow, shooting star, or super moon. These experiences provide an opportunity for students…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Mathematics Instruction, Equations (Mathematics), Prediction
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Huffling, Lacey; Scott, Heather; Weeks, Melissa; Johnson, Hayward; Gantt, Britt; Collins, Regina – Science Teacher, 2021
The lesson set in this article describes an introductory learning experience using wildlife camera-based citizen science projects hosted on Zooniverse (http://www.zooniverse.org). Wildlife camera projects were chosen due to the charisma of the study organisms, student engagement while looking at images, ease of access to projects, ease of teaching…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Teaching Methods, Animals, Academic Language
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Philippof, Joanna; Seraphin, Kanesa Duncan; Seki, Jennifer; Kaupp, Lauren – Science Teacher, 2015
The periodic table does more than provide information about the elements. The periodic table also helps us make predictions about how the elements behave. Understanding the atomic structure of matter and periodic properties of the elements, as shown in the periodic table, is fundamental to many scientific disciplines. Unfortunately, high school…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Science Instruction, Secondary School Science, High School Students
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Wheeler, Lindsay; Bell, Randy – Science Teacher, 2012
Inquiry has a reputation for being a great way for students to learn but difficult for teachers to implement. It does not have to be that way. Inquiry comes in many forms, which can be adapted for any science classroom at any point in the year for any level of student. In this article the authors describe how to help chemistry students develop a…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Inquiry, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods
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Black, David V. – Science Teacher, 2014
The stars closest to Earth are not particularly remarkable or exciting. They are average stars typical of the spiral arms of our Milky Way galaxy. In fact, until recently, most astronomy and Earth science textbooks ignored all but the largest of them to focus on distant, more exotic objects like red supergiants or black holes. The recent discovery…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Space Sciences, Space Exploration, Learning Activities
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Razzouk, Rabieh; Dyehouse, Melissa; Santone, Adam; Carr, Ronald – Science Teacher, 2014
Teachers typically teach subjects separately, but integrated science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) curriculums that focus on real-world practices are gaining momentum (NAE and NRC 2009). Before release of the "Next Generation of Science Standards" ("NGSS") (NGSS Lead States 2013), 36 states already had a…
Descriptors: Plants (Botany), Pollution, Science Instruction, Standards
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Blattner, Margaret; Hug, Barbara; Ogrodnik, Jon; Korol, Donna – Science Teacher, 2013
Generating, collecting, and analyzing data is an essential practice in the science classroom (NRC 2012). Taking this data and using it to craft an explanation that demonstrates understanding of content is another essential practice. But both practices can be challenging, and students often require teacher support to succeed. Accordingly, the…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Teaching Methods, Secondary School Science, High Schools
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Smith, Amy; Molinaro, Marco; Lee, Alisa; Guzman-Alvarez, Alberto – Science Teacher, 2014
For students to be successful in STEM, they need "statistical literacy," the ability to interpret, evaluate, and communicate statistical information (Gal 2002). The science and engineering practices dimension of the "Next Generation Science Standards" ("NGSS") highlights these skills, emphasizing the importance of…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Learning Modules
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Herrington, Deborah; Scott, Pamela – Science Teacher, 2011
A floating bowling ball? No way! There is no better way to get students' attention and reinforce the need for conceptual understanding than with a discrepant event like this. Density is a central concept in chemistry and physical science from middle school to college. But often, particularly at the high school and college levels, we think students…
Descriptors: Physical Sciences, Scientific Concepts, Learning Activities, Science Activities
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Hill, Charles; Baumgartner, Laura – Science Teacher, 2009
Storytelling is not just something experienced at bedtime, in the movies, or with friends. Rather, it is a way that knowledge has been transferred for generations. Stories allow the listener to gain understanding in a natural way. A good story can capture the imagination of students, making them eager to learn more. This article describes the use…
Descriptors: Physics, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods, Story Telling
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