The Roadster Challenge

Journal Article | March 2020

Disciplinary Core Idea … are a relatively novel idea in elementary schools. The ability to tailor MEAs … holes through it. (Disciplinary Core Ideas: Structure and Properties …

Model, Assess, Repeat!

Journal Article | March 2020

I realized this one-dimensional, disciplinary core idea (DCI) assessment didn … p. 57). The key idea here is system. When creating a model, students should … Core Standards. Or a row for English Language Development standards …

Engineering Science Teacher Creativity!

Journal Article | February 2020

and distance. Disciplinary Core Idea … They individually designed and sketched more than one idea for a 21st century vehicle … with just a cup and wheels. Our idea was that the air could move through …

Why Wetlands Matter

Journal Article | November 2019

core idea of Human Impact on Earth Environments can be depicted from … as an ecosystem service. Disciplinary Core Idea … We designed this lesson to expand on the idea of ecosystem …

Unpacking the STEM Disciplines

Journal Article | February 2019

the effectiveness of each solution. Disciplinary Core … Idea …

How STEM Teachers Can Immerse Themselves in the Three Rs Over the Summer

Journal Article | April 2020

down to NGSS disciplinary core ideas. The teacher then creates … recommended. If the idea of conducting research at a university level …

Army Ants and Their Guests

Journal Article | May 2020

came to resemble army ants.  Disciplinary Core Idea … LEVEL 6–8 BIG IDEA/UNIT Bend … for evidence, but they are all engaged in the same core pursuit—the development …

Integrating Engineering Design in Undergraduate Biology Using a Life Science Design Task

Journal Article | November 2019

This study examines the initial integration of engineering design in an introductory preservice elementary biology content course using a life science design task focused on composting.

Online Connections: The Science Teacher

Page | January 2020

Using Scientific Argumentation to Understand Human Impact … Using Scientific Argumentation to Understand Human Impact … Using Scientific Argumentation to Understand Human Impact …

Crossing the Amazon by LEGO

Journal Article | February 2019

Disciplinary Core Idea … effects. Students then used this idea to adjust their previous designs … https://education.lego.com …

Teaching With Simulations

Journal Article | March 2019

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

An Expanded Observe-Wonder-Learn

Journal Article | March 2020

that uses disciplinary core ideas (DCI) to support learner-centered … is a teacher-designed exploration or activity. The key idea …

In Flight With Paper Airplanes

Journal Article | March 2020

Disciplinary Core Idea … ’s investigation to one of the key disciplinary core ideas of the unit: gravity …

Making as a Performance Task

Journal Article | March 2019

making can help teachers gauge students’ understanding of disciplinary core … core ideas in everyday language rather than relying on textbook …

How Does Climate Change Affect Oyster Populations?

Journal Article | February 2020

oysters? Disciplinary Core Idea … conduct your investigation? Many students have no idea what … carbonate molecules due to the unavailability of carbonate ions. This idea …