We published a record number of publications in 2022, including 15 journal articles and a book chapter. From articles for educators to implement free resources to research articles to inform…
Graphs are often used to show data; they provide a very powerful way to show numerical trends. But graphs can also be done poorly and be misinterpreted. (Source: http://xkcd.com/925/) In…
…developers to set aside land for beavers Learn about the science behind groundwater recharge and the water table in the High-Adventure Science investigation, “Will there be enough fresh water?”. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424053111904253204576512391087253596.html?mod=ITP_AHED#articleTabs%3Darticle…
…now, teacher reports have been difficult to pull out of our system and impossible to parse in real time. The GeniGUIDE project, in partnership with North Carolina State University, is…
…directly on the interlinked nature of evolution and genetics and connect the science ideas with meaningful real-world examples. The Evo-Ed case studies track the evolution of traits from their origination…
Geoscience poses many questions. Why are there continents and oceans? How do mountains form? Why do volcanoes form in some areas and not others? What causes earthquakes to be more…
Sharing Research Results and Special Poster Session to Commemorate Robert Tinker at AERA 2018 Blog Post
…and collaborative partnerships, and his persistent belief that students were capable of doing real science with authentic tools if given the opportunity to play, be curious, and ask questions. To…
…and collect real-world scientific data from their schoolyard and local streams using low-cost water testing kits and software and sensors that record temperature, light, and relative humidity. The Water Quality…
…the activities include examples of macro-level phenomena, simulations for exploration, prompts and questions, and embedded formative and summative assessments for students. Teacher supports are two-fold: an interactive Teacher Edition embedded…
…and include podcasts of the characters discussing data, followed by activities designed to explore real datasets using our Common Online Data Analysis Platform (CODAP). Students will also watch animations about…