Fourth grade science can be so much more than reading from a textbook—it’s about discovery, creativity, and making connections to the real world. From NGSS-aligned lesson plans to cross-curricular ...

Although it was summer break, Suzanne Zettle couldn’t stay out of the classroom. The 4th-grade teacher from Patterson Elementary School took part in a Fermilab course with the hopes of bringing what ...

Science is always advancing—but kids still need to start with the basics, from how animals are born to the way electricity flows. The National Assessment of Educational Progress, which measures ...

From how we cook and store food to what tastes good, the kitchen is all about CHEMISTRY! Grab your lab coat and put on an apron in this fun week of some of our favorite food-based experiments! You’ll ...

Drs. Ina V.S. Mullis and Michael O. Martin are executive directors of the TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center at Boston College. As the number of jobs in STEM fields and the related demand for ...