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Creating and Using Instructionally Supportive Assessments in NGSS Classrooms (e-book)
Imagine handing out assessments that spark enthusiasm rather than dread. In six easy-to-follow steps, this book empowers science teachers to create tasks that guide students to use their knowledge, not just memorize facts. The NGSA design process tra...
NSTA Press Book
Creating and Using Instructionally Supportive Assessments in NGSS Classrooms
Imagine handing out assessments that spark enthusiasm rather than dread. In six easy-to-follow steps, this book empowers science teachers to create tasks that guide students to use their knowledge, not just memorize facts. The NGSA design process tra...
By Christopher Harris, Joe Krajcik, James Pellegrino
Web Seminar
The National Climate Assessment is a major scientific report developed by several government agencies that describes climate change in the United States. This session will highlight the science found in the report, and then explore resources that sup...
eBook
Uncovering Student Ideas in Life Science, Volume 2: 30 New Formative Assessment Probes (e-book)
Here’s a fresh way to help your students learn life science by determining how you can help them learn best. Uncovering Student Ideas in Life Science, Volume 2, offers 30 new formative assessment probes—engaging questions that can reveal what stu...
Journal Article
Journal Article
Though zoos and aquariums have become increasingly focused on conservation education, their menageries of unique and diverse learning opportunities have been underutilized. This practical NGSS-aligned guide to field trips at zoos and aquariums is wri...
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Journal Article
The goal of the University of Southern California (USC)/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center funded Wonderkids Program is to develop medical and cancer themed curricula for elementary students in an after-school program in the Los Angeles area. Wonder...
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Journal Article
Co-Development of a Museum-Based Scientist-Teacher Partnership
Scientist-led K-12 outreach offers many benefits to scientists, teachers, and students. However, according to recent research, many of these programs are top down rather than collaborative. Our team facilitated a museum-based scientist-teacher partne...
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Journal Article
Becoming Botanical Garden Educators: Engaging High School Students in Botany through the use of Flip
It is critical to develop students’ science communication skills as they progress through their education. One way in which this goal can be accomplished is through the integration of Flip (formerly known as Flipgrid) into educational programs. Fli...
Journal Article
Creating Equity for Black Science Students
Creating equity for Black science students requires deep listening and can be achieved with phenomenological qualitative research and a community of inquiry. The phenomenological study examines the lived experience of a phenomenon of a participant. T...