…lab received a request for a “science consultant” to help some middle school teachers develop curriculum, he stepped up for that job, too. “I had so much fun with the…
…instruction has the potential to support science learning for students by making complex systems more accessible. Dynamic models of Earth systems can help students understand the underlying mechanisms and physical…
…on the Earth The Next Generation Science Standards include Engaging in Argument from Evidence as a key science and engineering practice. Students need experiences that help them understand, use, and…
Precipitating Change uses computational thinking skills to predict weather in an Alaska classroom Blog Post
…for middle school students that help them understand weather and weather prediction by applying computational thinking practices in a fun and interactive format. In partnership with Argonne National Laboratory, Millersville…
…to understand the world and make discoveries that will help make the world a better place.” Digital Promise is a nonprofit organization that builds powerful networks and takes on grand…
…help biology classes reap the benefits of Next Generation Science Standards instruction with big payoffs. The 3D Teacher Moves Table, developed for a groundbreaking webinar that brought together our Common…
…developing these new resources, our thinking about how to help students consider risk and uncertainty also evolved. These data all informed deep revisions to the Hurricane Module. First, we added…
…Can the model structure help us to see why? Tracing the feedback loop (blue arrows) gives some clues about what is going on. At first, there are lots of natural…
…we’ve got you covered. Want to help students see Earth science as a lab science? Add more data science activities to your high school classes? Scaffold students to conduct their…
…and their property would be impacted by powerful ground shaking. Seismic risk To better inform people and help them prepare for an earthquake, scientists disseminate information about seismic risk. Estimating…