Classroom Observations to Characterize Active Learning Within Introductory Undergraduate Science Courses

Journal Article | April 2020

In this article, the authors describe how classroom observations were used to characterize differences in instructional practices among undergraduate science courses. Student and faculty behaviors and dialogues were…

Observing Environmental Changes from Earth's Orbit

Journal Article | March 2019

Astronomy throughout the year.

On Observing the Weather

Journal Article | April 2004

In this article, Mount Washington Observatory meteorologist Tim Markle shares the ins and outs of his daily weather-observing routine and offers insights on making weather observations at home or at school.

Inference or Observation?

Journal Article | September 2010

Learning about what inferences are, and what a good inference is, will help students become more scientifically literate and better understand the nature of science in inquiry. Students in K–4 should be able to give…

Observation Station

Journal Article | October 2011

A teacher integrates science observations into the writing center. At the observation station, students explore new items with a science theme and use their notes and questions for class writings every day.

Science Shorts: On Observation

Journal Article | December 2005

Observation is a foundational process skill that is part of any curriculum. Each of the other science process skills requires that students first make a set of observations. This articles offers information on…

Making and Recording Observations

Journal Article | March 2016

When done well, observations can serve as evidence when engaging in science practices.

Observing Life in a Square

Journal Article | November 2014

Students experience fieldwork in their own backyards.

Observe, Explain, Connect

Journal Article | March 2014

An interdisciplinary lesson using poetry and science highlights the parallels of the disciplines while developing literacy.