What Lies in the Stars?

Journal Article | February 2002

Students learn about the search for extrasolar planets through historical anecdotes and teacher-led demonstrations. Activities include swinging a bucket full of sand around to demonstrate the wobble effect and modeling…

Science's Super Star

Journal Article | February 2016

The starlet sea anemone is an ideal tool for student inquiry.

How Far Are the Stars?

Journal Article | January 2005

On any night, the stars seen in the sky can be as close to Earth as a few light-years or as distant as a few thousand light-years. Distances this large are hard to comprehend. In this article, we explore how astronomers…

Star Trek Physics

Journal Article | February 2002

The authors suggest several ways to catch and hold student interest in physics. One excellent method is to use the television series Star Trek to extend the science curriculum. The beauty of this program is that the…

Scope on the Skies: Star Chart

Journal Article | November 2017

This column focuses on astronomy throughout the year. This month’s issue describes the H-R (Hertzsprung-Russell) diagram, which is a representation of the relationship between a star’s luminosity and its temperature.

Methods and Strategies: The Sun Is a Star?

Journal Article | October 2013

This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This month’s issue helps students connect scientifically correct ideas to what makes sense to them.

Editor's Corner: Reaching for the Stars

Journal Article | February 2003

The Science Teacher’s editor shares thoughts on NASA's space explorations.