/teaching-learning/science Science en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Tue, 21 Jan 2025 18:43:12 GMT /events/webinar/spark-minds-reignite-students-amp-teachers-stems-role-in-supporting-presence-and-engagement Is your district struggling with chronic absenteeism? Discover how STEM can reignite students' and teachers' passion for learning. Tue, 21 Jan 2025 18:43:12 GMT /events/webinar/spark-minds-reignite-students-amp-teachers-stems-role-in-supporting-presence-and-engagement /teaching-learning/reading-and-writing-like-a-scientist/2024/10 English and science teachers in Missouri middle schools collaborate to help students tackle complex scientific texts. Mon, 28 Oct 2024 04:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/reading-and-writing-like-a-scientist/2024/10 /teaching-learning/one-change-that-can-get-more-girls-students-of-color-taking-computer-science/2024/10 Making computer science classes a graduation requirement can be a powerful strategy. Tue, 22 Oct 2024 04:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/one-change-that-can-get-more-girls-students-of-color-taking-computer-science/2024/10 /teaching-learning/a-marine-science-program-in-a-surprising-place-shows-students-new-career-options/2024/09 It's hard to find teachers for STEM subjects, but a school system in a landlocked state has found a way to make it work with marine science. Mon, 30 Sep 2024 21:41:55 GMT /teaching-learning/a-marine-science-program-in-a-surprising-place-shows-students-new-career-options/2024/09 /teaching-learning/the-biggest-barriers-to-stem-education-according-to-educators/2024/09 Educators share the challenges schools face in teaching STEM. Tue, 17 Sep 2024 19:26:32 GMT /teaching-learning/the-biggest-barriers-to-stem-education-according-to-educators/2024/09 /teaching-learning/the-grades-where-science-scores-have-taken-the-biggest-hit/2024/09 One of the first studies to examine science performance finds that elementary students' scores have rebounded. Not so in middle school. Tue, 17 Sep 2024 04:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/the-grades-where-science-scores-have-taken-the-biggest-hit/2024/09 /teaching-learning/motivating-all-students-to-be-stem-problem-solvers Motivating students in STEM-related classes can be difficult. But competency and confidence in STEM subjects is important for everyone. Tue, 28 May 2024 04:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/motivating-all-students-to-be-stem-problem-solvers /teaching-learning/educators-start-early-to-keep-students-engaged-in-stem/2024/05 The EdWeek Research Center asked teachers, principals, and district leaders how to motivate kids to pursue STEM learning. Tue, 28 May 2024 04:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/educators-start-early-to-keep-students-engaged-in-stem/2024/05 /teaching-learning/photos-the-solar-eclipse-is-the-ultimate-science-lesson/2024/04 How students, teachers, and families experienced the solar eclipse. Mon, 08 Apr 2024 21:07:33 GMT /teaching-learning/photos-the-solar-eclipse-is-the-ultimate-science-lesson/2024/04 /teaching-learning/diy-ideas-for-safe-eclipse-viewing-downloadable/2024/03 Here's a guide to safe, do-it-yourself ways to view next month's total eclipse, in or out of school. Wed, 27 Mar 2024 15:41:14 GMT /teaching-learning/diy-ideas-for-safe-eclipse-viewing-downloadable/2024/03 /teaching-learning/how-schools-can-turn-the-solar-eclipse-into-an-unforgettable-science-lesson/2024/03 The once-in-a-lifetime event can pique students' interest in science. Mon, 25 Mar 2024 20:51:55 GMT /teaching-learning/how-schools-can-turn-the-solar-eclipse-into-an-unforgettable-science-lesson/2024/03 /teaching-learning/opinion-a-call-to-action-for-revitalizing-stem-education/2024/03 An educational consultant and former educator discusses the importance of STEM education in this letter to the editor. Tue, 12 Mar 2024 16:00:00 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-a-call-to-action-for-revitalizing-stem-education/2024/03 /teaching-learning/opinion-the-solar-eclipse-is-coming-how-to-make-it-a-learning-opportunity/2024/03 The value of students observing this dramatic celestial phenomenon for themselves should be obvious, write two science educators. Fri, 08 Mar 2024 18:20:04 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-the-solar-eclipse-is-coming-how-to-make-it-a-learning-opportunity/2024/03 /events/webinar/women-leaders-advancing-stem-opportunities-for-girls This Women's History Month, join us & learn how district leaders empower girls in STEM! Discover strategies, best practices & actionable steps to bridge the opportunity gap. Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:00:24 GMT /events/webinar/women-leaders-advancing-stem-opportunities-for-girls /teaching-learning/the-skill-students-need-to-find-reliable-scientific-information/2024/02 A high school environmental science teacher shares how she incorporates media literacy into her lessons. Mon, 26 Feb 2024 21:46:02 GMT /teaching-learning/the-skill-students-need-to-find-reliable-scientific-information/2024/02 /teaching-learning/opinion-high-quality-science-instruction-should-be-3-dimentional-heres-what-that-looks-like/2024/02 Cookie-cutter lab assignments that ask students to follow explicit instructions to reach the "right" conclusion limit learning. Mon, 12 Feb 2024 11:32:19 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-high-quality-science-instruction-should-be-3-dimentional-heres-what-that-looks-like/2024/02 /teaching-learning/the-naep-science-exam-is-getting-a-major-update-heres-what-to-expect/2024/02 For the first time in 20 years, "the nation's report card" is updating how it gauges students' understanding of science. Thu, 08 Feb 2024 22:07:34 GMT /teaching-learning/the-naep-science-exam-is-getting-a-major-update-heres-what-to-expect/2024/02 /events/webinar/driving-innovation-through-inclusive-stem-education Discover innovative strategies to create an inclusive STEM classroom. Explore challenges, share insights, and embrace diversity in education. Tue, 06 Feb 2024 21:15:06 GMT /events/webinar/driving-innovation-through-inclusive-stem-education /teaching-learning/opinion-stem-is-failing-people-of-color-what-educators-can-do/2024/01 69´«Ã½, especially students of color, need fresh incentives to pursue the fields, explains a STEM professor. Thu, 25 Jan 2024 20:39:22 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-stem-is-failing-people-of-color-what-educators-can-do/2024/01 /sponsor/henkel/international-day-of-education-breaking-stigmas-about-stem Scientific and technical progress in our nation is rapidly advancing, requiring an increased demand for STEM workers. Wed, 24 Jan 2024 14:00:00 GMT /sponsor/henkel/international-day-of-education-breaking-stigmas-about-stem /teaching-learning/aligned-science-curriculum-better-scores-research-finds-a-connection/2023/12 A WestEd evaluation of the Amplify Science curriculum found it raised student performance on NGSS-aligned assessment questions. Fri, 08 Dec 2023 21:34:46 GMT /teaching-learning/aligned-science-curriculum-better-scores-research-finds-a-connection/2023/12 /teaching-learning/opinion-want-to-get-students-excited-about-physics-try-using-a-glass-of-water/2023/11 The physics field needs more new voices. Celebrating the everyday awe around you is a good place to start, writes a Yale physicist. Wed, 15 Nov 2023 19:58:20 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-want-to-get-students-excited-about-physics-try-using-a-glass-of-water/2023/11 /events/webinar/joy-and-stem-igniting-creativity-and-curiosity-in-your-pre-k-5-classroom Get ready for hands-on activities and innovative teaching approaches that will spark students’ passion for STEM subjects. Thu, 19 Oct 2023 15:09:51 GMT /events/webinar/joy-and-stem-igniting-creativity-and-curiosity-in-your-pre-k-5-classroom /sponsor/samsung/the-future-of-stem-education-is-social-impact In today’s world where so many different elements of the news and of our culture are competing for students’ attention, one of the hardest... Sun, 17 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMT /sponsor/samsung/the-future-of-stem-education-is-social-impact /teaching-learning/u-s-teachers-lag-behind-global-peers-in-teaching-about-sustainability-heres-why/2023/09 Many say they want materials and supports to help them weave topics like clean energy across subjects. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 20:02:22 GMT /teaching-learning/u-s-teachers-lag-behind-global-peers-in-teaching-about-sustainability-heres-why/2023/09 /teaching-learning/how-high-school-students-are-making-stem-education-accessible-for-younger-kids/2023/07 Team STEAM is a program where high school students help elementary students develop STEM skills. Tue, 25 Jul 2023 21:39:42 GMT /teaching-learning/how-high-school-students-are-making-stem-education-accessible-for-younger-kids/2023/07 /teaching-learning/opinion-how-to-teach-students-about-climate-change-without-giving-them-eco-anxiety/2023/06 Climate science education is essential, but the wrong approach can damage young people’s mental health, warn two students. Here are 4 tips. Mon, 26 Jun 2023 19:15:16 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-how-to-teach-students-about-climate-change-without-giving-them-eco-anxiety/2023/06 /sponsor/gamemaker/from-players-to-creators-how-game-design-is-empowering-students Could teaching video game development help schools and colleges to level-up? Frank Moody, education relations lead at GameMaker - a game development engine used by schools and colleges, believes now is the perfect time for educators to introduce video game development in classrooms. Mon, 19 Jun 2023 04:00:00 GMT /sponsor/gamemaker/from-players-to-creators-how-game-design-is-empowering-students /technology/trouble-getting-students-interested-in-stem-these-teachers-figured-it-out/2023/04 Two teachers discuss how they use hands-on learning experiences and bring in professionals to spark students' interest in STEM. Fri, 21 Apr 2023 20:35:50 GMT /technology/trouble-getting-students-interested-in-stem-these-teachers-figured-it-out/2023/04