…students should encounter new terms and concepts in a more methodical way (for instance, by insisting that the story is read at the beginning), and must have practice applying new…
…wet ones. Note that the two extreme varieties are likely to look quite different. For instance, a level 1 might have a very long taproot like a dandelion, while a…
…to understand the dynamics of properties, systems, and processes visually. For instance, I was able to run experiments by setting up simulations and changing one property at a time. I…
…on further study of real genetic data and scenarios. For instance, students might start with a QTL dataset that has already been published and test themselves, seeing if their analysis…
…story lasted a year, and involved the first instance I have encountered of reverse geocaching. Put simply, Mikal turned the notion of geocaching — in which you go to a…
…among the three states, which was reflected in the magnitude of the gains from Cohort 1 to Cohort 2. Not surprisingly, for instance, the state where the curriculum was first…
Scientific theories differ from other belief systems in that they are testable; in other words, they can be disproved. Imagine reading, for instance, any of the following headlines: “Modern Chicken…
…is made of pieces that pack flat into a pile about two feet high. The idea is that a larger version of these could be made as instant, snap-together shelter…
…their own choosing. For instance, they might diagram the energy flow from a hydroelectric power plant to a light bulb in their house, noting energy transformations and heat loss along…
…the ability to support an argument with evidence. The RI-ITEST teacher guides suggest models to highlight and discussion questions to facilitate full class conversation. For instance, try stopping the class…