r/ScienceTeachers

Community Overview

About r/ScienceTeachers

/r/ScienceTeachers is a place for science educators to collaborate and contribute tips, ideas, labs, and curricula. We encourage the sharing of interesting studies, experiments, videos and articles that will interest students of all ages and promote science and critical thinking in their lives.

The community at a glance

r/ScienceTeachers is a Subreddit for Teachers with roughly 55K members. It has been around since 2010. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 9th largest community in the Teaching topic page.

Roughly 8K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Teaching, Science, and Looking For A. Product recommendations often mention textbook.

On Reddit
Established 2010
55K Members

Community Features

This community has a forum

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +8K members
Growth: +15.9% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 1K members
  • 2014: 902 members
  • 2015: 896 members
  • 2016: 1K members
  • 2017: 2K members
  • 2018: 4K members
  • 2020: 16K members
  • 2021: 6K members
  • 2023: 8K members
  • 2024: 4K members
  • 2025: 7K members
  • 2026: 4K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Aug: 752 members
  • Sep: 615 members
  • Oct: 552 members
  • Nov: 582 members
  • Dec: 550 members
  • Jan: 587 members
  • Feb: 556 members
  • Mar: 614 members
  • Apr: 658 members
  • May: 736 members
  • Jun: 670 members
  • Jul: 306 members

Topics

  • Teaching
    108 posts in the past month
    #1
    Teaching
    108
  • Science
    106 posts in the past month
    #2
    Science
    106
  • Looking For A
    40 posts in the past month
    #3
    Looking For A
    40
  • Biology
    38 posts in the past month
    #4
    Biology
    38
  • Education
    33 posts in the past month
    #5
    Education
    33

Flair

  • Self-Post - Support &/or Advice
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Chemistry Demo Lesson
    2. Vivid dream
    3. Gauging Student Knowledge
    #1
    Self-Post - Support &/or Advice
    Chemistry Demo Lesson · Vivid dream · Gauging Student Knowledge
    7
  • General Lab Supplies & Resources
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Which Anatomy Models?
    2. Microbiology
    3. ISO: Microscope Slide
    #2
    General Lab Supplies & Resources
    Which Anatomy Models? · Microbiology · ISO: Microscope Slide
    6
  • Pedagogy and Best Practices
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Need help with behavior management system and follow through
    2. Physics Topic Order
    3. Has anyone used physical/interactive robots in science class?
    #3
    Pedagogy and Best Practices
    Need help with behavior management system and follow through · Physics Topic Order · Has anyone used physical/interactive robots in science class?
    4
  • Classroom Management and Strategies
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Teaching 6th Grade Science in NY next year for the first time...does anyone have any materials (slides, worksheets, tests) they're willing to share? (See post for more info)
    2. Need an offline textbook for MS CA to read
    3. Looking for Feedback on My Student Attendance Web App
    #4
    Classroom Management and Strategies
    Teaching 6th Grade Science in NY next year for the first time...does anyone have any materials (slides, worksheets, tests) they're willing to share? (See post for more info) · Need an offline textbook for MS CA to read · Looking for Feedback on My Student Attendance Web App
    3
  • General Curriculum
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Biology specialist, but have to teach chemistry and physics next year. What are the best online resources?
    2. Experience with Amplify Science (MYP-7/8)?
    #5
    General Curriculum
    Biology specialist, but have to teach chemistry and physics next year. What are the best online resources? · Experience with Amplify Science (MYP-7/8)?
    2

Product recommendations

  • textbook
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Best Textbook/Curriculum for Physical Science?
    2. The best introductory chemistry book?
    3. Recommend an Organic Chem textbook for a chemist in training
    #1
    textbook
    Best Textbook/Curriculum for Physical Science? · The best introductory chemistry book? · Recommend an Organic Chem textbook for a chemist in training
    7

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/ScienceTeachers for?
Best for Teachers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/ScienceTeachers free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/ScienceTeachers have?
Roughly 55K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/ScienceTeachers on?
r/ScienceTeachers runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/ScienceTeachers cover?
On the Hive Index, r/ScienceTeachers is organized under Teachers.
How do I join r/ScienceTeachers?
You can join r/ScienceTeachers by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Teaching communities like?
Communities for teachers and educators at all levels, from K-12 classrooms to university faculty. Facebook groups and Reddit have the most active spaces for curriculum sharing, classroom management tips, and support around the emotional realities of teaching. You will also find communities for online educators and course creators building educational content.