This week we are gathered in Brooklyn, NY with teachers from our International Studies School Network. We use this time every year for professional development and reflection on our work to ensure ...

After Amy Wickner’s post earlier this week on a new paper that appeared in the New England Reading Association Journal exploring the use of graphic novels in conversation with science text books, I ...

Students may generate questions that are off-topic or not scientifically useful if given too much latitude in inquiry-based ...

1 What’s Really Different? A group of second-grade students were engaged in an animated discussion. Their teacher had brought in some colorful ears of corn she wanted to use to decorate their ...

The Smithsonian Science Education Center’s elementary curriculum, Smithsonian Science for the Classroom, received an “all-green” rating for its grades 3–5 instructional materials in a new report ...

During the summer, I taught a computer science course for educators at the Krause Center for Innovation at Foothill College. Funded by Google’s CS4HS grant, this was a four-day intensive “crash course ...

Online Virtual Labs- A collection of virtual labs created in collaboration with Purdue University K-12 Outreach. Science Demonstrations- A collection of science demonstrations can be done in the ...

"Does genius absolve racism?" was the subject line of an e-mail from Short Wave listener and antibody engineer Esther Odekunle. We don't think it does. Some of the most prestigious scientists in ...

Explore 50+ engaging science debate and presentation topics for school students from Class 4 to 12. Perfect for science fairs, classroom activities, and competitions. Includes high school and middle ...

Science Reference Books for Class 10th: Check the list of the top science reference books for Class 10 here to improve your conceptual understanding and score 100% in the science board exam Get here ...