A Perfect Storm

Journal Article | March 2022

This point of view article uses a social science lens in an attempt to understand the differing environments of the two institutions (private and public) where I taught chemistry for 3 decades. I hypothesize that…

Weathering the Virtual Storm

Journal Article | April 2021

Storm Warning

Journal Article | September 2016

A design challenge requires students to create structures that can withstand a hurricane’s effects.

Taking Science Dialogue by Storm

Journal Article | December 2001

One teacher examines classroom discourse through a unit on tornadoes and natural catastrophes.

Taking Science Dialogue by Storm

Journal Article | December 2001

One teacher examines classroom discourse through a unit on tornadoes and natural catastrophes.

Virtual Storm Chase: Bringing the Atmospheric Sciences to Life Through an Interactive Case Study

Journal Article | December 2018

An in-class case study is presented for use in a liberal arts core extreme weather course, designed to foster science literacy, appreciation, and critical thinking skills in nonscience majors.

Scope on the Skies: Storms From the Skies

Journal Article | January 2018

This column focuses on astronomy throughout the year. This issue discusses meteor showers and storms.

Science Sampler: Studying storms to understand weather

Journal Article | February 2007

Who isn’t awed by the power, beauty, and destructive capabilities of a hurricane, tornado, or snowstorm? Storms are one of those topics that nearly all students are interested in, and by capitalizing on this interest…

Tech Trek: No need to weather the storm to collect data

Journal Article | November 2008

At a time when climate change is at the forefront of the media and is a topic of worldwide scientific inquiry, it is critical to engage middle school science students in technology-based activities that integrate…