On a bright, sunny day, a group of first-graders eagerly begins a science investigation called “Shadow Town.” The teacher gathers them in a circle and asks, “What causes shadows?” It’s a good question ...

Every year, in elementary and middle schools across the country, classrooms are becoming more diverse. Teachers able to operate in such as environment are becoming necessary to ensure all students are ...

Experience and research point to the need for teachers to strike a balance between direct instruction of facts and developing students' scientific curiosity as they pursue team projects.

K–12 ed tech company Propello has launched inquiry-based science booster packs to complement existing curricula and stimulate student engagement. The supplemental phenomena packs are classroom-ready, ...

NOTICE: The project that is the subject of this report was approved by the Governing Board of the National Research Council, whose members are drawn from the councils of the National Academy of ...

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What is Place-based Learning? Place-based learning is an instructional approach that focuses on developing student’s sense of place and learning through exploring their environment. Thus, most ...

The latest release of 8th grade National Assessment of Educational Progress scores last month revealed a troubling reality: Coupled with steady drops in students’ math and literacy skills, students’ ...