Understand of What a Model is and What It Does

Using and understanding models is part of the science standards. This article describes how teachers can teach the meaning of a model and not just what they represent. These authors descri... See More

Using and understanding models is part of the science standards. This article describes how teachers can teach the meaning of a model and not just what they represent. These authors describe the different kinds of models. They provide a list of questions that can help develop critical thinking about models. They also provide a list of ways a teacher can support students to self-generate models. This would be a good article as a must read for all teachers in all grades.