Using Storylines to Support Three-Dimensional Learning in Project-Based Science

Journal Article | January 2019

Crosscutting Concepts as Productive Ways of Thinking

Journal Article | August 2019

Tips and techniques for creative teaching

The SDM Finger

Journal Article | October 2019

Exploring makerspaces, engineering, and more

Changes in Elementary Teachers’ Conceptions About Matter

Journal Article | October 2020

While research has investigated elementary teachers’ understanding of science content, such research is often limited to topics typically not addressed in elementary school curricula. Yet, research has illustrated that…

Integrating Technology to Support Classroom Argumentation

Journal Article | May 2020

Combustion and a Jumping Flame

Journal Article | May 2020

From the Field: Events and Opportunities, May 18, 2021

Reports Article | May 2021

Strategies to Increase the Workforce Development of Interdisciplinary Cohorts of Traditionally Underrepresented Students in STEM

Journal Article | October 2021

This article presents results from a Scholarships in STEM (S-STEM) grant from the National Science Foundation that supported students from three majors and funded the development of cocurricular activities designed to…

Negative Student Response to Active Learning in STEM Classrooms:

Journal Article | July 2020

Recent research has supported the use of student-centered teaching practices, such as active learning, because of its effectiveness in improving student learning and retention when compared with traditional, lecture-…

Messy Data, Real Science

Journal Article | May 2020

[A] major goal for science education should be to provide all students with the background to systematically investigate issues related to their personal and community priorities. They should be able to frame…

To List or Not to List?

Case Study | December 2018

More than a Game

Journal Article | February 2019

Computer simulations have become essential to scientific investigation and engineering design, thanks to advances in mathematical modeling, game theory, and computing technology. Simulations now provide an indispensable…

Sphero Robots and the Periodic Table

Journal Article | October 2019

Students review the periodic table by coding robots.

Teaching With Simulations

Journal Article | February 2019

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

Shape, Bake, and Grow!

Journal Article | August 2020