Inquiring Astronomy: Incorporating Student-Centered Pedagogical Techniques in an Introductory College Science Course

Journal Article | February 2017

Increases in student-centered pedagogy have been more prevalent in K–12 education than in collegiate undergraduate science education. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of using student-centered…

What Happened to Our Ice?

Lesson Plan | April 2020

What Do You Know About Volcanoes and Earthquakes?

Lesson Plan | July 2021

The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about plate tectonic features and events. The probe is designed to uncover commonly held misconceptions about volcanoes and earthquakes.

Why doesn't the snow melt?

Lesson Plan | September 2020

Chemical Bonds

Lesson Plan | April 2020

Ecosystem Cycles

Lesson Plan | June 2021

The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about the transfer of matter and energy in ecosystems. The probe is designed to reveal whether students recognize that only matter is cycled through an…

Rotting Apple

Lesson Plan | June 2021

The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about decay and decomposers. The probe can be used to determine whether students recognize the need for a biological agent to break down once-living…

Why is Niagara Falls moving?

Lesson Plan | September 2020

Middle School Educators Begin Professional Learning Fellowship in the 2022 Northrop Grumman Foundation Teachers Academy

Press Release | March 2022

Northrop Grumman Foundation Teachers Academy Preparing for Sixth Year of Providing Mentoring Support to Middle Level Educators

Press Release | October 2021

Resources and Perspectives From State Science Leaders

Blog Post | November 2019

How Can Race Car Bumpers Store Energy?

Lesson Plan | July 2021