Science Education

A Perseids project from Science Buddies

Mathematician John Mighton talks with Scientific American MIND editor Ingrid Wickelgren about getting math-shy kids interested, via JUMP: Junior Undiscovered Math Prodigies

An environment examination from Science Buddies

Editor in Chief Mariette DiChristina introduces the August 2013 issue of Scientific American

Ten questions for hedge-fund-analyst-turned-education-reformer Salman Khan

Part exam, part tutorial, LearnSmart's state-capitals quiz continuously adjusts to your performance.

Scientists are exploring how organisms can evolve elaborate structures without Darwinian selection

Introduction to a special report on the ways technology is remaking every aspect of education—bringing top-notch courses to the world's poorest citizens and reshaping the way all students learn

Nobel laureate Harry Kroto, who shared the 1996 chemistry prize, talks with Scientific American Executive Editor Fred Guterl at the recent Lindau Nobel Laureates meeting, about the role of science in society

An enzyme-based exercise from Science Buddies

Restructuring puts at risk hands-on science education for K-12 students

Learn about the perception of light and reflections with this illuminating activity