Exploring Barriers to the Use of Evidence-Based Instructional Practices

Journal Article | October 2021

Recent reform documents in postsecondary science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields recommend the use of evidence-based instructional practices (EBIPs) in the classroom. National surveys in the…

A Monarch Tapestry

Journal Article | September 2020

Utilizing Picture Books to Teach Through Notable Females in Science

Journal Article | December 2020

Promoting STEM Persistence Through an Innovative Field Trip–Based First-Year Experience Course

Journal Article | December 2020

At our small liberal arts college, we recently introduced a field trip–based course as a requirement for all first-year science majors. This course, entitled “The Urban Ecosystem,” explores various aspects of science…

Modifying Scientific Research Into Introductory Science Course Lessons Using a 5E Lesson Format

Journal Article | December 2020

Science faculty are being asked to create active learning experiences that engage students in core concepts and science practices. This article describes an approach to developing active learning lessons from authentic…

A Research-Based Checklist for Development and Critique of STEM Instructional Videos

Journal Article | August 2020

The technical barriers to video production are decreasing and the popularity of video as an instructional medium in science is increasing. Although a large body of education research is available to inform the…

Data Science

Position Statement | May 2024

Picture This!

Journal Article | November 2021

Rethinking Online Science Learning

Journal Article | March 2022

Designing, Sustaining, and Evaluating Environmental Justice Projects: The Critical Community Science Tool

Journal Article | March 2023

Rosie Revere’s Orangutan Dilemma

Journal Article | December 2020

Advancing Alloys

Journal Article | April 2020

The manufacture of metal alloys is ubiquitous, yet infrequently discussed in high school coursework as concepts related to them are often too complex or abstract for beginning science students. However, earlier…

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: Using Team-Based Learning in the Science Classroom

Journal Article | February 2020

With an overwhelming amount of research and a demand for collaborative learning in the classroom, teachers are tackling challenges at all educational levels that often accompany the social aspects of group work. Team-…

How Can Wildfires Lead to Mudslides?

Lesson Plan | February 2022

Freebies for Science Teachers, May 25, 2021

Reports Article | May 2021