Inquiry Into the Heart of a Comet

Book Chapter | October 2012

Wouldn’t it be thrilling to emulate a real life model of science in action in classrooms? How? By starting with a great, hands-on activity modeling an object in space that introduces both key vocabulary and science…

Inquiry Into the Heart of a Comet

Journal Article | January 2011

Real science means wrangling with peers over real ideas. Wouldn’t it be thrilling to emulate a real life model of science in action in classrooms? How? By starting with a great, hands-on activity modeling an object in…

On Board the Vomit Comet

Journal Article | January 2000

Students need to understand that science problems have more than one possible solution. Therefore, incorporating hands-on problem solving activities is necessary. Students benefit every time they perform investigations…

Scope on the Skies: Comet of the Century?

Journal Article | October 2013

This column focuses on astronomy throughout the year. This month’s issue discusses comets.

Scope on the Skies: Comet Watch

Journal Article | September 2011

This column focuses on astronomy throughout the year. This month’s issue discusses comets.

Scope on the Skies: Convening with Comets

Journal Article | January 2004

In February 2004, not only were the four brightest planets visible across the evening skies, but there was a comet rendezvous mission nearly completed while another was just getting started. Comet missions not only…

Scope on the Skies: A Tail of Two Comets

Journal Article | December 2013

This column focuses on astronomy throughout the year. This month’s issue discusses comets, Jupiter, and visible planets.