Measuring Computational Thinking Teaching Efficacy Beliefs of Preservice Elementary Teachers

Journal Article | July 2020

With the release of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), assessing K–12 science teachers’ self-efficacy in Computational Thinking (CT) is an important research gap to study. Bandura defines self-efficacy as…

Habitat Change

Lesson Plan | June 2021

The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about adaptation. The probe is designed to reveal whether students think individuals intentionally change their physical characteristics or behaviors in…

Digestive System

Lesson Plan | June 2021

The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about the digestive system. The probe is designed to find out whether students realize a main function of the digestive system is to break food down into…

The Priceless Gift

Journal Article | October 2019

This column shares reflections or thoughtful opinions on issues of broad interest to the community.

Using Insect Biodiversity to Build Basic Skills

Journal Article | March 2019

Community Ethnography

Journal Article | April 2020

The Power of Observation

Journal Article | February 2020

Teaching About How Scientists Work—With a Focus on Claims-Evidence-Reasoning

Blog Post | June 2021

Reflecting on this week’s Daily Do

Blog Post | April 2020

School Instructional Space Silica Exposure: Safety Hazards/Risks

Blog Post | June 2024

Design Your Own Navy

Journal Article | February 2019

Virtual shipbuilding technology from professional naval engineeers

The Science Project Portfolio

Journal Article | February 2019

Transform the science fair experience into an authentic summative assessment.

The Teaching of the Science of Climate Change

Position Statement | November 2024

Evaluation of Computing Workshops at the Science Museum

Journal Article | March 2021

Case Studies in Environmental Justice

Journal Article | September 2020