When it comes to teaching science, animation seems like a natural fit. What better way to convey how a bicycle pump works or the functions of the human respiratory system? Yet research has turned up ...

Suggested Citation: "1 Introduction." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2016. Science Literacy: Concepts, Contexts, and Consequences ...

A new EdWeek Commentary makes the case that schools should provide a stronger emphasis on science instruction in the elementary grades, beginning as early as kindergarten. “There is a peak window of ...

Only about one third of students could correctly identify basic astronomical distance scales, with many unaware that stars ...

The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine plans to invest $100 million over the next five years to hire new faculty and support programs aimed at unraveling the mysteries of biology, the "basic" ...

If you’re looking for an engaging and educational activity that sparks creativity and teaches basic science, then this hand salt painting craft is perfect for your toddlers and preschoolers. This ...

The integration of medical education with the basic sciences represents a transformative approach to training future clinicians. Traditionally compartmentalised, the basic sciences are increasingly ...

Whether you’re interested in exploring the wonders of space travel or introducing kids to some basic science concepts, the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago has something for everyone. “We ...

Scientists stage experiments all the time—but only a few stage plays. But at the University of Chicago, an innovative art/science lab embedded in its Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering has found ...

Visit NAP.edu/10766 to get more information about this book, to buy it in print, or to download it as a free PDF. Science is a way of knowing about the world. At once a process, a product, and an ...