Science
Explore and share tips, strategies, and resources for helping students develop in science.
A Framework for Lessons on Sustainability
Teachers can use this framework to guide students to develop deep and enduring knowledge on environmental topics.224Exploring Before Explaining Sparks Learning
New elementary science teachers can build student engagement and enhance learning by using the explore-before-explain approach.Why Kids Should Nature Journal at All Grade Levels
A 2023 review makes a strong case that hands-on observation of natural phenomena has both academic and psychological benefits.5.7kHow to Integrate Native American Perspectives in Social Studies and Science Lessons
To counteract the imbalance in information about Indigenous people, teachers can respectfully share resources that highlight important and deeply rooted knowledge.263Why Students Should Write in All Subjects
Writing improves learning by consolidating information in long-term memory, researchers explain. Plus, five engaging writing activities to use in all subjects.19.8kEncouraging Collaboration With a Scientists Circle
This routine creates an equitable structure for sharing out ideas, questions, or evidence in science class—and helps ensure every student takes part.2.2kTeaching the Concept of Equity Through Gardening
Plants can illustrate how different people need different things to be nourished—and how equality and equity differ.9.7kDesigning Science Inquiry: Claim + Evidence + Reasoning = Explanation
The Claim, Evidence, Reasoning framework is a scaffolded way to teach the scientific method.32.2kI Let Students Choose Their Grading Criteria, and Here’s How It Went
When students have a say in the assessment of their work, they find more enjoyment in demonstrating their knowledge.790How to Use the 5E Model in Your Science Classroom
An inquiry-focused method gives students a way to connect scientific ideas to their experiences and apply their learning.4kAssessing Learning Based on Skills
When student skills are the driving force behind proficiency scales, assessments provide a road map to success.601A Project-Based Approach to Teaching Elementary Science
New research reveals that when science, reading, and math come together in rigorous hands-on projects, student collaboration, engagement, and achievement can soar.5.7kAdapting Science Lessons for Distance Learning
With a little creativity, students can still take part in science experiments and discussions while learning at home.5.4kA Year of No Tests
Removing summative assessments from instructional practice can make class more interesting, engaging, and stress free for students.2.3kBringing Student Choice to Assessment in Science Classes
What happens when students can opt to skip tests and instead give oral presentations or create art to show what they know?4.8k