Is It a Theory?

Lesson Plan | December 2022

The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about the nature of science. The probe is designed to find out if students distinguish scientific theories from the common use of the word theory and if…

Designing, Sustaining, and Evaluating Environmental Justice Projects: The Critical Community Science Tool

Journal Article | March 2023

Primary Literature in Undergraduate Science Courses

Journal Article | January 2021

Primary literature—consisting of novel peer-reviewed articles and conference proceedings—has been associated with several positive outcomes for students within undergraduate science courses. Primary literature is the…

Designing for Future Action

Journal Article | January 2022

The Safety Checklist: Navigating to Safer Waters!

Blog Post | December 2021

How Many Fish are Really in the Sea?

Journal Article | May 2020

Design Your Own Navy

Journal Article | February 2019

Virtual shipbuilding technology from professional naval engineeers

Teaching With Simulations

Journal Article | February 2019

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

Integrating Crosscutting Concepts into Science Instruction

Journal Article | September 2020

Safety Recommendations for Closing Out the School Year

Blog Post | June 2020