Science
Explore and share tips, strategies, and resources for helping students develop in science.
How to Develop Students’ Science Media Literacy
Lessons on how science-related topics are presented in the media prepare students to make informed judgments about what they read.334Using Simple Outdoor Science Lessons to Inspire Students
Open-ended prompts can guide students to explore life science processes in the world around them.571Why 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.14.6kTeaching the Concept of Equity Through Gardening
Plants can illustrate how different people need different things to be nourished—and how equality and equity differ.9.5kUsing Videos to Give Students Personalized Feedback
Video messages make commenting on student work easy and interactive—and can enhance teacher-student relationships.Using 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.3085 Ways to Explore Science Concepts Through Movement
When classroom resources are limited because of the pandemic, students still have access to helpful learning materials—their bodies.253A 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.5.5kFocusing on Science With Elementary Students This Year
Science instruction boosts students’ curiosity and encourages collaboration, which will help them transition back to in-person school.250Sparking Interest in Biology by Focusing on Conservation
Nature-based lessons inspire students to become citizen scientists, tapping their interest in conservation to foster deep learning.250Reinventing 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.4.7kEnriching Science Curricula With Ads
Teachers can use advertisements in a variety of media to help students cement their science knowledge and develop media literacy skills.161Building Climate Literacy With Community Science Projects
Digital tools allow students to monitor changes in our environment over time and see the impact of climate change firsthand.140Adapting Science Lessons for Distance Learning
With a little creativity, students can still take part in science experiments and discussions while learning at home.5.2kHow Hidden Classroom Dynamics Can Stymie Girls in STEM
If we want to close the gender gap in science, we need to look at the invisible forces that shape classroom culture.1.8k