Observational Journals: An Aid to Sky Watching: A Stellar Exercise—Predicting Events in the Sky

Journal Article | February 2000

The endless procession of the Sun, Moon, and stars allows science students to fashion predictive models by keeping their own observational journals. Through careful recordkeeping, classroom discussion, and reflective…

More Than Just Guessing: The Difference Between Prediction and Hypothesis

Journal Article | April 2012

The author discusses the different meanings of the words prediction and hypothesis. Recognizing the difference can help students approach the inquiry experience in a way that teaches them to communicate their reasoning…

Engaging Middle School Students With Technology: Using Real-Time Data to Test Predictions in Aquatic Ecosystems

Journal Article | July 2011

Take advantage of teen internet savvy and redirect students' online travels toward exploration of our environment through streaming real-time data (RTD). Studies have shown that using RTD adds relevancy to students'…

Research and Teaching: Midterm and First-Exam Grades Predict Final Grades in Biology Courses

Journal Article | November 2014

This article describes a study in which the authors analyzed the extent to which two standard forms of feedback, midterm and first-exam grades, correlated with final grades in several biology courses.

Meteorology (storms, predicting, reporting)

Collection | September 2015

Meteorology (storms, predicting, reporting)

Collection | January 2016

Predict, Observe, Explain

Collection | May 2016

Predict, Observe, Explain …

4.6 (c) weather prediction

Collection | July 2016

Weather Data and Predictions + Deserts

Collection | March 2018

SCST: Changes in Science Education—Are We Getting Ready? Predicting Education’s Future

Journal Article | February 2000

In this column the leadership of SCST shares its views with JCST readers. This article's focus is on the new millennium which establishes a natural marking point for change. Reflection on the last 10 years might give…

Research and Teaching: Do Students’ Grades in High School Biology Accurately Predict Their Grades in College Biology?

Journal Article | January 2008

In this study, the authors analyzed how students’ grades in high school biology courses are associated with their predicted and actual grades in college courses. The results of the study revealed a disconnect between…

Looking Back to Move Ahead: How Students Learn Geologic Time by Predicting Future Environmental Impacts

Journal Article | January 2012

This Scholarship of Teaching and Learning project discusses the effectiveness of using distance metaphor-building activities along with a case study exam to help undergraduate nonscience majors understand and apply…

"Fossil" Forecasting: Students measure the density of simulated rock samples to predict the presence of fossils

Journal Article | December 2001

An inquiry-based Earth science activity applies the concepts of density using real-life investigations that take advantage of students’ interest in dinosaurs. The teacher creates simulated rock and fossil samples from…

Why are More Hurricanes Predicted This Year?

Lesson Plan | May 2020

to wonder how scientists could possibly predict what will happen … Let's look at some of the data scientists are using to predict how active …

Beyond predictions by Dennis Smithhenry and Jenny Kim Collection

Collection | February 2018