…For Windows users, go to “Control Panel > Java.” For Mac users, go to the Java Preference. In either case, you can find the previous installation in “Temporary Internet Files.”…
…so-called “design-science gap,” empowering students to learn science through design and, in turn, apply science to design. 2) Machine learning that generates designer information: For engineering education research, a major…
…students doing science, wherever their “classroom” is located this year. 1. Blanton, P. (2009). Three questions can change your labs for the better. The Physics Teacher, 47, 248–249. 2. Michaels,…
…the stories told by rocks is far more interesting than simply memorizing their names. Rocks & Tectonics Module Overview Activity 1: You rock! Demographic and curiosity survey. Activity 2: Earth:…
…converted to more appropriate ones (as long as they are compatible) by simply writing “in [desired unit]” (Figure 2b). This instant feedback mechanism fosters an iterative, discovery-led learning experience, invaluable…
…Science dedicated to the topic of “What Don’t We Know” — a list of questions scientists still puzzle over. At the Concord Consortium, we were fascinated by these questions, and…
…series. Sigh. The drive back. Just like the partial phases of the eclipse itself, everything passes by in reverse, but it’s never quite as exciting. Still, as we drive back…
Energy2D, an open-source, interactive energy simulation tool, is now available for free download. Install the first stable version of Energy2D as a desktop app and create high-quality simulations that run…
…scientific progress. To that end, each module (and associated pre- and post-tests) contains several scientific argumentation item sets. The argumentation item set, with multiple-choice and open-ended questions, prompts students to…
…up to a real-life test. That’s how you’ll know when you’re dealing with good science. Learn some good science in the High-Adventure Science investigations on climate, water, and space. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/08/110825141621.htm…