…1.5 times more massive than our Sun. To look for planets, they used the “wobble” method, which looks for shifts in the apparent wavelengths coming from the star. The 18…
…in our Wildfire Module Field Test during the 2021-2022 school year. Participating teachers will receive a stipend. Learn more and apply! The Wildfire Module includes five 45-minute activities: Activity 1:…
…Earth-like and have the ability to support life. You can explore the transit method–how the Kepler telescope detects planets–in our space investigation “Is there life outside of Earth?” http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/01/110110151155.htm http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2011/01/110110-nasa-kepler-10b-new-planet-found-rocky-science-space/…
…possibilities to help bridge the design-science gap. Chao, J., Xie, C., Nourian, S., Chen, G., Bailey, S., Goldstein, M. H., Purzer, S., Adams, R. S., & Tutwiler, M. S. (2017)….
…browser. When we think of fun, hackable, multi-probe sensors, though, we naturally think of Arduinos — we are open-source geeks after all. In thinking of ways to display Arduino data…
…model, analyze, test, and evaluate multiple solar power designs for performance. Does the tilt of solar panels affect energy output? Does roof structure impede performance? What are the budget constraints?…
…with this future, our NSF-funded Mixed-Reality Labs (MRL) project has proposed a novel concept called the Natural Learning Interfaces (NLIs), which represents our latest ambition to realize the educational promise…
Remote Professional Development: Using a System Modeling Tool for 3D Teaching and Learning Blog Post
…integrating disciplinary core idea (DCIs), computational thinking (SEP), and system modeling (CCC) Use of relevant, discipline-specific phenomena Active construction of tangible products (models, instructional materials) Scaffolding with learning technologies (e.g.,…
…browser and works on multiple devices (desktops, laptops, tablets and phones). With our easy-to-share interactives (just click the “Share” link in the top right corner of any interactive), you can…
…looking for!” Q. Are you excited about the future of educational technology? A. Yes! Admittedly, there isn’t much data, yet, to back this up, but I keep thinking that things…