This article highlights the demands teachers face and emphasizes the California Science Education Conference, happening November 8-10, 2024, as a key opportunity for growth, networking, and inspiration. The conference offers valuable workshops,…

The end of the school year is always a bittersweet transition. We are simultaneously thinking of the next school year as the eternal New Year’s Day of the future while reminiscing about the children who are walking out our doors, potentially for the…

Phenomenon-based learning is a central component of the Next Generation Science Standards, and it’s a great practice: when we use real-world experiences and questions to introduce a science topic, students engage much more deeply.

The Solar Eclipse on April 8th was visible in parts of Mexico, United States & Eastern Canada. I wanted to share the eclipse with the students and families of my community.

I wanted to organize an eclipse event for students and families to experience the April 8 eclipse. Unlike other places where astronomers and astronomy sets were accessible to the public, I had to organize the eclipse event and presentation by…

As science educators, our mission is not just to teach but to inspire, engage, and empower every student to thrive in an ever-evolving world. With the forthcoming inclusion of science as a metric on the “Dashboard”, the California Science Test (CAST)…

Imagine traveling with your students to a coral reef to investigate the effects of climate change, then returning equipped with expertise in coral conservation. How can we teach youth to care about this important asset that resides far away from…

In the March Edition of California Classroom Science, CASE published seven articles giving different perspectives on the topic of dissection. There was also a survey in which we asked readers to share their perspectives. Most respondents to the…

We often overlook one of the most vital partners in education: parents, especially those of underserved children. By developing parent advocate leaders, we can empower them to champion more STEM education and equitable services, ensuring a better…