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The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about the Sun and stars. The probe is designed to uncover students’ ideas about the nature of stars and their recognition that the Sun is an average star…
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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, May 28, 2024
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Freebies for Science Teachers, Week of August 14, 2020
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The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about biological adaptation. The probe is designed to find out if students think animals intentionally adapt to a change in their environment.
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The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about transfer of energy. The probe is designed to determine whether students recognize that heat flows from warmer objects or areas to cooler ones.
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The Integral Role of Laboratory Investigations in Science Instruction
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The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about the transfer of matter and energy in ecosystems. The probe is designed to reveal whether students recognize that only matter is cycled through an…
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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, May 16, 2023
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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, November 14, 2023
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The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about adaptation. The probe is designed to reveal whether students think individuals intentionally change their physical characteristics or behaviors in…
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Freebies for Science Teachers/From the Field, March 22, 2022
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From the Field: Events and Opportunities, October 27, 2020
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From the Field: Events and Opportunities, February 23, 2021
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Classroom Management Strategies
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The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about the digestive system. The probe is designed to find out whether students realize a main function of the digestive system is to break food down into…