Idea Bank: Fruits and Soft Drinks in the Lab

Journal Article | October 2011

The Idea Bank provides tips and techniques for creative teaching, in about 1,000 words. This month’s Idea Bank discusses an exercise that adds excitement and depth to the typical acid-base lab by using fruits and soft…

Safer Science: Student Tests for Safer Labs

Journal Article | June 2016

This column provides best safety practices for the science classroom and laboratory. This month’s issue discusses the use of safety tests to help students demonstrate their proficiency in lab safety.

Safer Science: Avoid Overcrowding Your Lab

Journal Article | January 2015

This column provides best safety practices for the science classroom and laboratory. This month’s issue discusses occupancy load requirements for a safer learning and working environment.

Scope on Safety: Don't Bench Lab Safety

Journal Article | October 2015

This column shares safety information for your classroom. This month’s issue discusses guidelines for purchasing lab benches.

Scope on Safety: Eating in the Lab: A Recipe for Disaster

Journal Article | December 2013

This column shares safety information for your classroom. This month’s issue discusses the rules associated with eating in the science laboratory.

Safer Science: Eyewash Stations and Showers in the Lab

Journal Article | March 2014

This column provides best safety practices for the science classroom and laboratory. This month’s issue discusses having engineering controls in place.

Scope on Safety: OSHA's Newest Lab Resources

Journal Article | March 2012

This column shares safety information for your classroom. This month’s issue discusses OSHA's new publication Laboratory Safety Guidance.

Blowing Bubbles: An Interdisciplinary Science and Mathematics Lab

Journal Article | January 2000

Are you looking for an inexpensive, hands-on way to introduce the nature of molecules, surface tension, light waves, and color? How about blowing bubbles? Allowing middle school students to explore abstract mathematics…

The Green Room: Environmental Science Lab Reports

Journal Article | December 2011

This column focuses on making your teaching more environmentally friendly. This month’s issue discusses the importance of keeping clear, concise, and informative lab reports.

Effectiveness of a Lab Manual Delivered on CD-ROM

Journal Article | October 2005

Although electronic instructional media are becoming increasingly prevalent in science classrooms, their worth remains unproven. We assessed student perceptions and performance using CD-ROM delivery of lab materials and…