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Overcharging: Science of Thermal Runaway

Lithium-ion batteries solve many problems, yet also create new problems like thermal runaway. To better understand the phenomenon themselves, the authors participated in a two-day workshop about the science of thermal runaway, when lithium-ion batter...

By Amy Gilbert, Ann Dubick

Chemistry Physical Science Science and Engineering Practices

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Elementary Preservice Teachers’ Initial Knowledge for Teaching Related to Crosscutting Concepts within 3D Learning and Teaching

This study aims to contribute to the growing body of research on the role of crosscutting concepts (CCCs) in three-dimensional (3D) teaching and learning by examining the complexity of elementary preservice teachers’ (PSTs) knowledge for teaching r...

By Soon Lee, Anna Arias

Postsecondary Crosscutting Concepts Disciplinary Core Ideas NGSS Science and Engineering Practices Three-Dimensional Learning

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Exploring Local Environmental Issues to Engage Students in Real-World STEM Problem Solving and Discovery

One of the most cost-effective ways to engage students in real-world STEM is by turning to local issues of emerging relevance through current events. In this middle school lesson, local current STEM events are used to encourage students to explore th...

By Rebecca Grella

English Language Learners Environmental Science NGSS Science and Engineering Practices STEM

Journal Article

Designing Standards-Aligned Instructional Materials that Connect to Students’ Interests and Community Priorities

All students should have opportunities to investigate issues related to their personal interests and community priorities. Teachers value these goals but often lack materials that follow students' meaningful questions about phenomena while meeting st...

By William Penuel, Kate Henson, Zoë Bracey, Nicole Vick, Ann Rivet

High School Disciplinary Core Ideas NGSS Science and Engineering Practices Three-Dimensional Learning

Journal Article

Learning to be an Ambitious Science Teacher

Since the release of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), students are expected to learn science according to the three-dimensions (DCI, SEP, CCC). In order for teachers to support the three-dimensional learning of their students, they need ...

By Alex Gerber, Heather Milo

Crosscutting Concepts Disciplinary Core Ideas Leadership NGSS Professional Learning Science and Engineering Practices Three-Dimensional Learning

Journal Article

What Should We Investigate?

In this article, we describe how we use classroom phenomena to help fifth grade students develop testable questions and productive investigations. Engaging students in observing and seeking to explain a classroom decomposition chamber has helped them...

By Eve Manz, Annabel Stoler, Lorin Federico, Samantha Patton, Lindsay Weaver, Genelle Diaz Silveira, Souhaila Nassar

Early Education Elementary Inquiry Phenomena Science and Engineering Practices