…planet, but how we know. How do we investigate planet-sized and deep-time phenomena? We typically teach today’s students about plate tectonics as if it’s a foregone conclusion that these are…
…tools—testing, vaccines, medications—that science offers today. The Case of the COVID Crisis presents an accurate portrait of efforts to conquer smallpox, the 1918 flu, measles, Nipah, Ebola, and COVID. Equal…
…pursuing a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Virginia’s School of Education. “I’m really lucky,” she says, “because the same thing excites me today that excited me…
…in our world today, very little exists in forms useful for K-12 education. Through initial funding from the Hewlett Foundation, our Open Datasets for Learning project is exploring how datasets…
…in three Americans had experienced a natural hazard. Climate scientists warn that there will be more frequent and more extreme events. For today’s students, the idea of climate change is…
…ensure that today’s youth gain the skills, knowledge, and experience they need to thrive as citizens and to enter relevant careers. With actionable strategies and tips, Preparing youth for the…
…one of the most exciting things about education today is that students can collaborate easily with technologies like Google Drive. “Coordinating group projects and group research is as easy as…
Importance A great many problems the world faces today involve multiple, interlinked complex systems. Citizens and workers in tomorrow’s world must be prepared to approach many such issues, including ecosystems,…
Importance The motion of Earth’s plates is responsible for transforming an otherwise featureless planet into the remarkably diverse and beautiful landscape we have today. All landforms on Earth’s surface can…
…early fall. Try our nine modules today! Each contains interactive Earth systems simulations embedded in a scaffolded student module, a Teacher Edition, pre- and post-assessments, and a real-time Teacher Dashboard….