Art Instruction in the Botany Lab: A Collaborative Approach

Journal Article | October 2010

Good observations are often fundamental to good science, and drawing has long been recognized as a tool to develop students’ observation skills. Yet when drawing in illustrated journals was introduced into botany…

Safer Science: OSHA's Newest Lab Resource

Journal Article | March 2012

This column provides best safety practices for the science classroom and laboratory. This month’s issue discusses a new OSHA publication Laboratory Safety Guidance.

Safer Science: Consumer “Science” in Chem Labs?

Journal Article | March 2008

English, mathematics, social science, and other nonscience classes are being held in science laboratories during unassigned laboratory time. However, science laboratories are unsafe places. They contain hazardous…

Safer Science: Lab Accident Wakeup Call

Journal Article | September 2012

This column provides best safety practices for the science classroom and laboratory. This month’s issue discusses an example of a lab accident.

Safer Science: Lab Safety—A Shared Responsibility

Journal Article | November 2011

This column provides best safety practices for the science classroom and laboratory. This month’s issue discusses responsibility for lab safety being in the hands of both the teacher preparatory institution and the…

Multigenre Lab Reports: Connecting Literacy and Science

Journal Article | March 2006

The development of communication skills is a key component in any science program but most students don't see the connection between science and writing. Connect literacy and science by using this hands-on activity that…

Commentary: Needing a New Approach to Science Labs

Journal Article | September 2005

A recent report conducted by a National Research Council (NRC) committee found that science labs have the potential to help students master science subject matter, develop scientific reasoning skills, increase interest…

Science Sampler: Multiple intelligences and lab groups

Journal Article | February 2004

Science teachers who are committed to excellence in the classroom continually seek ways to improve teaching and learning, and the concept of multiple intelligences holds promise as a method for accomplishing this.…