Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Science Education Center: Science: A Work in Progress
The scientific method is more than just a series of steps to be followed like a recipe. It is a fluid, ever-changing process. This video discusses student's perception of the scientific method and how to make learning science in the...
National Health Museum
Access Excellence: In Search of Real Science
The author of this paper discusses some of the challenges and problems encountered when teaching science and the scientific method to students. He provides links for some sample lessons. Site by Access Excellence.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Science Education Center: Sending "Learning Styles" Out of Style
Studies have found that there is no benefit to matching teaching styles to individual learning styles. Mulitple representations of a topic are more helpful to a learner than just one regardless of preferred learning style. This is...
Edutopia
Edutopia: The Five Features of Science Inquiry: How Do You Know?
Teaching science through science inquiry is the cornerstone of good teaching. Teaching science through science inquiry is the cornerstone of good teaching. Unfortunately, an inquiry-approach to teaching science is not the norm in schools...
BSCS Science Learning
Bscs: Bscs Science Learning Videoverse
Videos of science classrooms provide opportunities for a rich analysis of classroom instruction, teacher moves, and student thinking. BSCS Videoverse takes you inside classrooms with a growing collection of 2-20 minute video clips...
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Science Education Center: Attack the Knack
Science is more than "eureka" moments. Science is about trying, asking good questions, failing, and learning from mistakes. Learn how to help motivate those students who believe science isn't their "thing"!