Unpacking the STEM Disciplines

Journal Article | January 2019

How to Design a Performance Task

Journal Article | February 2019

Follow a sequence of steps to develop an authentic performance task.

Authors and Engineers

Journal Article | January 2019

From the Field: Events and Opportunities, May 4, 2021

Reports Article | April 2021

How Do Animals Brush Their Teeth?

Journal Article | December 2018

A Water Wheel Challenge!

Journal Article | January 2019

Making Everyday Phenomena Phenomenal

Journal Article | April 2020

Jumping to Conclusions

Journal Article | March 2019

Freebies for Science Teachers, December 7, 2021

Reports Article | December 2021

Are They Talking About Climate or Weather?

Lesson Plan | July 2021

The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about climate. The probe is designed to find out whether students distinguish between weather and climate.

Coldest Winter Ever!

Lesson Plan | June 2021

The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about weather versus climate. The probe is designed to find out if students distinguish between a one-time weather-related change and a change in climate…

Renewable or Nonrenewable?

Lesson Plan | July 2021

The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about Earth’s natural resources. The probe is designed to find out if students can distinguish between renewable and nonrenewable natural resources.