Rather than have students memorize definitions and facts about a science topic such as light, an effective first grade teacher today would have students investigate various types of objects under ...

I was terrified, to be very honest, when my district switched to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and I had to begin using phenomena-based instruction. If you look at the standards, ...

Earth still pulls off tricks that even scientists don’t see coming. Imagine lava that’s cold to the touch or spiders ...

Astronaut Nichole Ayersaboard the International Space Station (ISS) recently captured a breathtaking view of a rare ...

Science Friday’s Educator Phenomena Forum is a free professional development series for K-12 educators on phenomena, facilitated by STEM educators and researchers. Sign up for this fall’s space-themed ...

Science Friday’s Educator Phenomena Forum was a free summer professional development for K-12 educators on phenomena facilitated by STEM educators and researchers. Scroll to learn more! The Educator ...

Carolina Biological introduced a new Next Generation Science Standards® (NGSS)-aligned science kit series for educators of elementary students in both formal and informal education settings. Carolina ...

Award-winning “Curious Crew” makes science FUN for kids while engaging the community! Award-winning “Curious Crew” makes science FUN for kids while engaging the community! Host Dr. Rob and his crew of ...

In 2017, Iowa schools and teachers began a dramatic shift in science content expectations and pedagogy with the adoption of the new NGSS-aligned Iowa Science Standards. Iowa PBS recognized a key part ...

While the Chinese spy balloon has captured worldwide attention, a former U.S. Navy fighter pilot named Ryan Graves quietly published an astonishing op-ed on a topic which should foster far greater ...

This month marks the five-year anniversary of the World Health Organization's declaration that COVID-19 was a pandemic. That announcement shuttered school buildings and launched millions of students ...

Most of Mother Nature’s most spectacular shows are all about being at the right place at the right time. Maybe you waited your whole life to witness a total solar eclipse, or perhaps on your last ...