Science
Explore and share tips, strategies, and resources for helping students develop in science.
Exploring Local Waterways in Place-Based Environmental Education
Studying water sources close to home can connect middle school students to environmental issues in their community.177A Year of No Tests
Removing summative assessments from instructional practice can make class more interesting, engaging, and stress free for students.1.2kHow Literature Can Enhance Math and Science
Teachers can use stories and poems to boost students’ understanding of math and science concepts while giving them extra reading practice.448Why Students Should Write in All Subjects
Writing improves learning by consolidating information in long-term memory, researchers explain. Plus, five engaging writing activities to use in all subjects.15.1kCreating Video Guides to Prepare Students for Science Labs
Teachers can share detailed instructions ahead of time so students arrive at the lab ready to maximize their experiential learning.364Teaching the Concept of Equity Through Gardening
Plants can illustrate how different people need different things to be nourished—and how equality and equity differ.9.5kDigital Resources for Play-Based Learning in Preschool
Digital media has the potential to be hands-on and playful. These online platforms encourage young students to engage in open-ended exploration.303How to Give Science Lessons a Real-World Boost
Teachers can inject new life into old labs by adding elements that prompt students to show creativity and make connections to prior learning.333Creating Authentic Writing Opportunities in the Science Classroom
Encouraging students to write more frequently in science classes helps them become strong, versatile writers and deepens their scientific thinking.308Using ELL Strategies in the Science Classroom
How science teachers can use ELL strategies to help students have a better grasp of the vocabulary of science.A Project-Based Approach to Teaching Elementary Science
New research reveals that when science, reading, and math come together in rigorous hands-on projects, student collaboration, engagement, and achievement can soar.5.6kHow to Use the 5E Model in Your Science Classroom
An inquiry-focused method gives students a way to connect scientific ideas to their experiences and apply their learning.170Reinventing AP Courses With Rigorous Project-Based Learning
A new study shows that when implemented well, AP courses built around project-based learning can raise test scores for all students, including those in traditionally underserved demographics.4.7kWhy Climate Change Is a Tough Topic to Teach
A recent book provides an in-depth look at some of the difficulties in teaching a fraught subject.154Using Family Interviews to Increase Equity and Engagement in Science
When kids interview their families about scientific phenomena, they pick up valuable knowledge and strengthen the home-school bond.339