Modifying Scientific Research Into Introductory Science Course Lessons Using a 5E Lesson Format

Journal Article | December 2020

Science faculty are being asked to create active learning experiences that engage students in core concepts and science practices. This article describes an approach to developing active learning lessons from authentic…

The Perfect Match

Journal Article | February 2020

Use of Interrupted Case Studies to Promote Argumentation in Chemistry

Journal Article | March 2023

There has been an increase in the number of studies about educational scenarios aimed at promoting argumentation. Special attention is given to scenarios involving case studies. In this article, we report on the…

Space Science for All!

Journal Article | October 2023

Using Insect Biodiversity to Build Basic Skills

Journal Article | March 2019

The “Magic” of Density

Journal Article | June 2021

The Benefits of Integrating Engineering Into Science

Journal Article | April 2023

Examining Perspectives of Teaching Among Biology Teaching Assistants

Journal Article | January 2022

Recent reform efforts in postsecondary science teaching have called for shifts in instructional methods to include more evidence-based instructional practices. However, a myriad of factors play a role in whether an…

Becoming Scientifically Literate

Journal Article | May 2020

Practice Makes Better

Journal Article | January 2021

Practice effects are ubiquitous human phenomena that have been scientifically studied for over half a century. They are also among the most directly applicable psychological phenomenon, holding broad implications for…

Sound Activities and Investigations With Preschoolers

Journal Article | May 2022

New Community Creation Through a Shared Biology-Chemistry-Communication Laboratory Model for First-Year STEM Majors

Journal Article | May 2022

This article explores results from a 3-year model of laboratory instruction, Project Synapse, that synthesized biology, chemistry, and communication curricula for first-year science majors at a STEM-focused university.…

Mathematically Modeling Aircraft Fuel Consumption

Case Study | August 2012

Cultivating Digital Literacy

Journal Article | April 2021

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: Using Team-Based Learning in the Science Classroom

Journal Article | February 2020

With an overwhelming amount of research and a demand for collaborative learning in the classroom, teachers are tackling challenges at all educational levels that often accompany the social aspects of group work. Team-…