The Three Dimensions of Teaching and Learning: Module 2: Science and Engineering Practices

Professional Learning Course Module | April 2023

How Do I Begin to Develop a Storyline for a Unit?

Professional Learning Unit | September 2022

In this introduction to Storylines, educators will be introduced to the Key Features in Curriculum Materials that Support the Framework and NGSS. They will then hear experts describe the key routines in a storyline unit…

Is It Made of Molecules?

Lesson Plan | August 2020

The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about molecules. The probe is designed to uncover whether students recognize that objects, materials, and substances of both a biological and physical…

Integrating Computer Science to Enhance Remote Learning

Journal Article | December 2020

Developing the Next Generation of Elementary Science Teachers

Journal Article | December 2020

National science education documents emphasize new learning outcomes of elementary students; therefore, the preparation of elementary teachers should be revised to meet these challenges. This article describes how…

Human Body Basics

Lesson Plan | August 2020

The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about levels of organization in the human body. The probe is designed to find out whether students recognize cells as the basic unit of both structure…

It's Dark So Early!

Journal Article | December 2020

At Home With Bats

Journal Article | February 2020

Science Packs

Journal Article | February 2020

Fingerprint Spoofing: Exploring Cybersecurity With Limited Technology

Journal Article | November 2022

Collaboration Through Critical Service Learning—In Search of Earth’s Secrets

Journal Article | September 2023

Is It Living?

Lesson Plan | August 2020

The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about living and nonliving. It is designed to find out what attributes students consider when determining if something is living or was once living.

Straight From the Headlines

Journal Article | September 2020

Teaching and Learning About Global Climate Change Online

Journal Article | August 2022

Sessions of our laboratory-based physics course have been “meeting” synchronously online instead of on campus due to the pandemic. Shifting to remote instruction prompted us to create online versions of the course. In…

Connect Students With Outdoor STEM Learning Opportunities Alongside Science Professionals

Journal Article | October 2022