…collaborative work on research questions, data collection, and analysis of their moth trap catches. Users can build decks of “data cards” to represent their moths, adding categories (e.g., color, size,…
…Actually, anyone can do it. All it takes is a little physics, a little math, and Google. First, the physics: When you throw a rock in the ocean, the volume…
…reflects our analysis of student responses to questions embedded in the module, which allowed us to: identify issues in students’ understanding of key concepts, uncover misconceptions around the embedded visualizations,…
…of the world to share their experiences. As a lifelong resident of Massachusetts, she has experienced hurricanes, but her students have described flooding, tornadoes, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions. It’s important,…
…Earth’s gravity (2) Earth’s magnetic field (3) Heat currents beneath the surface (4) Earthquakes and volcanoes (5) Wind, waves, and erosion Student explanations help us glean a bit about what…
…to use any mathematics; all calculations are done “under the hood.”) To begin, the computer assesses the current “state” of the system, looking for and recording the current values in…
…experiencing other cultures. Q. Can you describe the projects you’re currently working on? A. SmartGraphs is an integration of all the things I love — math, science, software, students, teaching….
…boundaries, and learners are beginning to expect this. Children can now engage with many STEM experiences— Minecraft, LEGO robotics, Scratch programming and more—almost interchangeably in school, after school, at home…
…patterns. The two-week curriculum gradually introduces computational practices, such as problem decomposition, conditional expressions, and looping, while asking students to explore more complicated questions. Which towns are likely to be…
…inquiry. When you see the moon with a telescope, you ask about the dark spots. If you don’t see them, you never ask the questions. Similarly, IR adds sensing abilities,…