Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge Testimonials

Page | March 2020

Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge Testimonials LaConner High School – Todd Hinderman On behalf of LaConner High School and myself, we are truly grateful for the grant award money through the Shell Lab Science Challenge Regional competition. This award has allowed me to upgrade and purchase some very necessary and…

Chemicals Gone Funny

Journal Article | May 2022

Blended Learning in the Science Classroom

Journal Article | October 2019

An introduction to atoms and molecules

The Photoelectric Effect

Journal Article | September 2019

A Hands-on Activity to Understand the Nature of Science and Authentic Scientific Inquiry in Large Laboratory Courses

Journal Article | May 2023

Integrating authentic research practices into introductory laboratory courses to prepare tomorrow’s scientists has become increasingly prevalent over the past decade. However, an incomplete understanding of the nature…

Clickers Are Not Enough: Results of a Decade-Long Study Investigating Instructional Strategies in Chemistry

Journal Article | February 2020

Studies on the effectiveness of clickers in undergraduate chemistry courses are mixed, and there is disagreement on how to effectively leverage clickers to improve student learning performance. To fill a gap in the…

Science That’s Out of This World

Journal Article | June 2020

Beyond the Hook

Journal Article | August 2020

Will It Form a New Substance?

Lesson Plan | June 2021

The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about chemical change. The probe is designed to find out how students determine whether a new substance with a different chemical makeup is formed when…

Undergraduate Student Conceptions of DNA and Their Understanding of Basic Science

Journal Article | April 2021

An understanding of basic science is central to student success at the university level, even for students who will never work in scientific fields. Our investigation into students’ understanding of DNA is part of a…

Nature of Science

Position Statement | June 2020

From the Field: Events and Opportunities, January 25, 2022

Reports Article | January 2022

Identifying Differences in Learning Strategies by Demographics and Course Grade in a Community College Context

Journal Article | August 2020

Metacognition and self-regulated learning are skills that contribute to student success, but few studies have examined these topics within a community college context. We addressed this lack of understanding by asking…

Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, June 6, 2023

Reports Article | May 2023