A Design Heuristic for Analyzing and Interpreting Data

Journal Article | August 2022

Students reasoning with data in an authentic science environment had the opportunity to learn about the process of science and the world around them while developing skills to analyze and interpret self-collected and…

Exploring the Effects of a Neglected Area

Journal Article | January 2022

One of the major challenges of teaching science has been engaging students in discussions of concepts due to lack of perceived relevancy of topics to students’ individual goals and societal issues. Science has been…

Prototyping Builds Resiliency

Journal Article | August 2020

Beyond the Hook

Journal Article | August 2020

Promoting Biodiversity Through Urban Greenspaces

Journal Article | August 2021

Under the Sea

Journal Article | June 2021

Interactive, Physical Course Materials as Formative Assessment Opportunities to Improve Student Learning of Molecular Structure-Function Relationships

Journal Article | November 2022

Physical and life science disciplines emphasize how basic structural units influence function, yet it is challenging for students to understand structure-function relationships, particularly at molecular scales.…

Patterns From Earth’s Place in Space

Journal Article | November 2022

Teaching With Simulations

Journal Article | February 2019

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

Garden Variety

Journal Article | May 2023

The Hot and Cold of Volcanoes

Journal Article | October 2021

Physics in the Sport of Boxing—A Personal Story

Journal Article | February 2021

Active Learning Classrooms

Journal Article | August 2022

Active learning classrooms (ALCs) are designed to support collaborative learning in large class sections that are often taught with a lecture format. Studies on ALCs indicate that they have positive influences on…

Earth Watch

Journal Article | April 2021

Playing With Garbage

Journal Article | January 2023