Science
Explore and share tips, strategies, and resources for helping students develop in science.
Harnessing the Educational Potential of TikTok in Science Classes
For many science teachers, TikTok serves as a useful library of inspiration for in-class discussions, experiments, and student inquiry.271Exploring Before Explaining Sparks Learning
New elementary science teachers can build student engagement and enhance learning by using the explore-before-explain approach.Why 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.18.9kUsing an Academy Model to Reimagine CTE
A high school STEAM academy focused on aviation offers replicable approaches for rethinking meaningful career and technical education.1699 Tips for Using Crosscutting Concepts to Boost Students’ Scientific Thinking
Introducing elementary students to ideas that apply across disciplines enhances their understanding of the sciences as an interconnected whole.1396Teaching the Concept of Equity Through Gardening
Plants can illustrate how different people need different things to be nourished—and how equality and equity differ.9.7kHow 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.5.2kHaving Students Document Scientific Phenomena Outside the Classroom
Middle school science teachers can have students explore the natural world, strengthening their scientific habits of mind.462How to Set Up a Highly Engaged Science Classroom
By establishing routines that encourage curiosity, collaboration, and self-reliance, teachers can help students make the most of their time in science class.409Using Skills to Grade Proficiency in Science
Proficiency scales provide an excellent way to evaluate students on their scientific knowledge and skills.6312 Ways to Encourage Better Note-Taking
Do your high school students think that taking notes during class means writing down everything you say? You can teach them effective note-taking skills that increase their engagement.948Designing Interdisciplinary Units in Elementary School
This eight-step framework can help teachers create units that integrate science and social studies with math and English language arts.4649Reinventing 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.4.7kMaking Science Connections Across the Curriculum
Dedicating a day each week to integrating science into every subject helped an elementary school boost attendance, learning, and fun.387A Year of No Tests
Removing summative assessments from instructional practice can make class more interesting, engaging, and stress free for students.2.3k