Science

Make this big issue personal for young students by showing them how they can work toward solutions using community science.

When her students asked about tornadoes during a unit on weather, this teacher saw clearly how student engagement enhances learning.

Giving students a peek into the lives of brown bears is a fun way to shake up science and math lessons and spark interest in animal conservation.

Plants can illustrate how different people need different things to be nourished—and how equality and equity differ.

Removing summative assessments from instructional practice can make class more interesting, engaging, and stress free for students.

An inquiry-focused method gives students a way to connect scientific ideas to their experiences and apply their learning.

A new study shows that when implemented well, AP courses built around project-based learning can raise test scores for all students, including those in traditionally underserved demographics.

With a little creativity, students can still take part in science experiments and discussions while learning at home.

Teachers can guide students to be in control of their learning by asking questions that promote reflection and engaging class discussions.

What happens when students can opt to skip tests and instead give oral presentations or create art to show what they know?

Spending time outside one day each week helps students find a sense of calm and become careful observers of the natural world.

By leaving space in their lessons for authentic curiosity to take hold, teachers can enable deeper learning.

By creating opportunities for students to study outside, teachers can connect their classes to nature through hands-on lessons.