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  • After the Bell: Measure for measure

    Journal Article |

    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.

  • Measuring Metabolism

    Journal Article |

    Examining the effects of temperature on the metabolic rates of beetles.

  • Measuring CO2

    Journal Article |

    Students learn firsthand how thawing permafrost adds to global warming.

  • Measure Lines

    Journal Article |

    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…

  • Measuring Success

    Journal Article |

    Second graders design, build, test, and improve tools to map a waterway.

  • Defining and Measuring STEM Identity and Interest in STEM Learning

    Journal Article |

    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…

  • Shared Measures for STEM and Science Learning Through the ActApp

    Journal Article |

    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…

  • Measurement Informs Understanding

    Journal Article |

    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…

  • A Twist on Measuring Catalase

    Journal Article |

    A more consistent—and fun—activity that explores enzyme reactions.

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