Mountaintop Fossil

Lesson Plan | June 2021

The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about mountain formation. The probe is designed to determine whether students recognize that some mountains are formed from the uplift of Earth’s crust…

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

Journal Article | October 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.

The Sun's Energy

Journal Article | December 2018

Making Sound

Lesson Plan | June 2021

The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about sound. The probe is designed to reveal whether students recognize that sound is produced by vibrating matter.

Start With Art

Journal Article | April 2020

Freebies for Science Teachers, August 31, 2021

Reports Article | August 2021

Needs of Seeds

Lesson Plan | June 2021

The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about seeds. The probe is designed to find out what students think most seeds need to germinate.

Using Apps to Engage All Families in Science Exploration

Journal Article | June 2020

Birds Near and Far

Journal Article | September 2020

Ice-Cold Lemonade

Lesson Plan | June 2021

The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about transfer of energy. The probe is designed to determine whether students recognize that heat flows from warmer objects or areas to cooler ones.

Happy Birthday, OSTB!

Blog Post | January 2022

Army Ants and Their Guests

Journal Article | May 2020

Learning Conditions for High School Science

Position Statement | June 2020

Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, April 29, 2025

Reports Article | April 2025

Genetics for All

Journal Article | February 2020