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After the Bell: Measure for measure
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Students are asked to measure objects almost every day, but a number of students omit units when providing an answer. In this article learn why units are so important.
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Defining and Measuring STEM Identity and Interest in STEM Learning
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A growing number of educators are focused on increasing students’ interest in and developing their identity in relation to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) as an intended outcome of their out-of-school…
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Shared Measures for STEM and Science Learning Through the ActApp
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Many formal and informal science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) learning programs want to understand the impact their work has on learner outcomes. This can be difficult, especially in informal settings (e.g…
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Examining the effects of temperature on the metabolic rates of beetles.
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Students learn firsthand how thawing permafrost adds to global warming.
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One tool for enhancing students’ work with data in the science classroom is the measure line. As a coteacher and curriculum developer for The Inquiry Project, the author has seen how measure lines—a number line in which…
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Second graders design, build, test, and improve tools to map a waterway.
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Measurement Informs Understanding
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It is common practice for elementary classes to plant seeds so that students have the opportunity to observe them germinate and grow. Beyond introducing plant anatomy, this relatively simple activity has the potential…
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A more consistent—and fun—activity that explores enzyme reactions.
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