Advancing Alloys

Journal Article | April 2020

The manufacture of metal alloys is ubiquitous, yet infrequently discussed in high school coursework as concepts related to them are often too complex or abstract for beginning science students. However, earlier…

Engineering Essential Attributes of Cooperative Learning and Quality Discourse in a Large Enrollment Course by Leveraging Clicker Devices

Journal Article | April 2020

This article describes how clickers (student response systems) may be used to assess and support the development of productive process skills and discourse patterns within student teams during class periods. Clicker…

Understanding Chemical and Physical Changes

Journal Article | February 2020

Less Text, More Learning

Journal Article | August 2020

English language learners are increasingly entering classrooms using student-centered instruction that places a greater emphasis on spoken language. While active learning is beneficial for a range of student outcomes,…

No Longer Fond of the Local Pond

Case Study | June 2015

Shooting the Poop

Case Study | March 2016

Bioengineering the Pancreas

Case Study | October 2016

Why Did the Snake Cross the Road?

Case Study | November 2016

Plant Transpiration

Case Study | July 2017

How a Cancer Trial Ended in Betrayal

Case Study | December 2002

Renal Revolt

Case Study | August 2025

How Do Hooved, Herding Herbivores Help the Soil?

Lesson Plan | September 2020

How Many Fish are Really in the Sea?

Journal Article | May 2020

Teaching With Simulations

Journal Article | February 2019

Teachers use simulations for student motivation, content learning, and engagement in science practices.