Research, Citation, & Class Guides: Science Education (PreK-12): Journals & Associations (Sci Ed)

Key Science Education Journals

This is a sample of key journals that are accessible through Andersen Library. Search Journals A-Z to locate more.

The American Biology Teacher
Journal of Research in Science Teaching
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publishes reports for science education researchers and practitioners on issues of science teaching and learning and science education policy.
Science Activities
The Science Educator
Science Education International
quarterly journal of the International Council of Associations for Science Education (ICASE)
Science in School
to support teachers in the delivery of their STEM curricula by connecting them to inspiring, cutting-edge science and technology, in order to foster positive attitudes towards the science that shapes our lives, and attract students to careers in these fields.
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Published and funded by EIROforum, a collaboration between eight of Europe’s largest inter-governmental scientific research organizations, the journal is a non-profit project and is hosted by the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) in Heidelberg, Germany.

The following sites provide exemplary lesson plans, curriculum, or learning objects.

Badgerlink Science & Technology Resources
Subscription services available to all residents of Wisconsin, funded by the Department of Public Instruction.
American Chemical Society: Education
Includes the Science for Kids section, Spanish language lessons, and many resources for teachers as well.
GLOBE Program
This is a worldwide hands-on, primary and secondary school-based science and education program. Be sure to look at the Teacher's Guide page for teaching resources.
National Science Digital Library
Funded by the National Science Foundation. Find links to teaching resources by topic, including bilingual resources.
NOAA's Ocean Service Education
Contains links to lesson plans in chemistry, earth science, life science, and more.
PBS Teachers
Search by grade range, topic, and standard.
The Physics Front
A free service from the American Association of Physics Teachers in partnership with the National Science Foundation and the National Science Digital Library. See the Topics and Units section for teaching resources by topic.
U.S. Department of Energy's Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Web site
This web site is a good source for information on how to conserve energy. The K-12 Lesson Plans & Activities section of this site contains links to lesson plans and teaching ideas related to energy conservation.