Mighty Molecule Models

Journal Article | December 2007

As part of the SMATHematics Project: The Wonder of Science, The Power of Mathematics—a collaborative partnership between Kennesaw State University and two local school districts, fifth graders had the opportunity to…

Mathematical Modeling in Science

Journal Article | June 2005

Creating mathematical models using spreadsheets can help high school students learn at deep levels in both science and mathematics, and give teachers an excellent opportunity to integrate these two disciplines. The…

Modeling Multidisciplinary Science

Journal Article | January 2003

A common research theme was incorporated into several biology and chemistry courses. Students in participating courses carry out different but complementary experiments and share their results in a poster session. These…

Model-Based Inquiry

Journal Article | October 2010

Model-Based Inquiry (MBI) is an emergent instructional strategy that is gaining acceptance among science educators. This approach to learning realistically mirrors the work of scientists, who develop and test hypotheses…

The Constructivist Learning Model

Journal Article | December 1999

Much cognitive science research has been used to support a new model of learning. This most promising new model is called the Constructivist Learning Model (CLM). Russell Yeany (University of Georgia) has called CLM the…