Student-Designed Experiments in Scientific Lab Instruction: Students at the University of Puerto Rico Go back to the Basics to Learn Chemistry Concepts

Journal Article | October 1997

Student-designed experiments emphasize depth of understanding. Revisiting "known" concepts like heat, temperature, uncertainty in measurements, mass, and volume, helps students deepen their understanding. Having to…

Teaching Problem-Solving Skills without Sacrificing Course Content: Marrying Traditional Lecture and Active Learning in an Organic Chemistry Class

Journal Article | August 2005

Promoting problem-solving skills is a challenge faced by all science instructors. Teaching students to integrate information without sacrificing content is critical. When taught with an active problem-centered teaching…

Point of View: The Many Paths to Success—Biology Education is Flourishing at Many Campuses as New Approaches to Teaching and Learning Take Hold

Journal Article | January 1997

This column shares reflections or thoughtful opinions on issues of broad interest to the community. This month’s issue highlights the new approaches to teaching and learning biology.

Picture-Perfect STEM Lessons, First Grade, Expanded Edition: Using Children’s Books for Three-Dimensional Learning (e-book)

eBook | September 2022

Picture-Perfect STEM Lessons, Second Grade, Expanded Edition: Using Children’s Books for Three-Dimensional Learning (e-book)

eBook | May 2023

There’s a lot to love about this newly expanded book in the Picture-Perfect Science series: You can combine STEM and reading through appealing lessons that are just right for your second-grade students. Also, reading…

Professional Learning in Science Education

Position Statement | January 2025

Rethinking the Discussion on ‘Learning Loss’

Blog Post | February 2021

STEM Education Teaching and Learning

Position Statement | June 2020

The Symbol of Joyful Learning Is a Pumpkin

Blog Post | June 2020

Meeting the Challenges of Remote Learning

Reports Article | June 2020

Paired Associates Learning, the Shortfalls of Behaviorism, and the Rise of Cognitivism

Case Study | December 2004

Archive: Transforming Science Learning: Part 1: Science and Language Integration With Multilingual Learners: Asset-Oriented Framing, December 14, 2022

Web Seminar | October 2022

Education research, policy, and practice with minoritized student groups were traditionally framed in terms of what the students were lacking and how to fix this problem (a deficit-oriented view). In recent years, there…

Archive: Transforming Science Learning: Part 2: Science and Language Integration With Multilingual Learners: Asset-Oriented Framing, December 15, 2022

Web Seminar | October 2022

Education research, policy, and practice with minoritized student groups were traditionally framed in terms of what the students were lacking and how to fix this problem (a deficit-oriented view). In recent years, there…

Rev Up Your Veggies! Building model race cars lets students explore physical science concepts and promotes cooperative learning

Journal Article | August 2000

Intended as a contest to promote teamwork and encourage innovative thinking with a focus on nutrition, the Lunch Box Derby challenges fourth- and fifth-grades students to design, build, and race cars made from fresh…