Using Models to Understand Sea Level Rise

Journal Article | September 2017

A novel way to learn about science content and the practice of modeling.

Data Modeling for Preservice Teachers and Everyone Else

Journal Article | December 2017

Although data modeling, the employment of statistical reasoning for the purpose of investigating questions about the world, is central to both mathematics and science, it is rarely emphasized in K–16 instruction. This…

Cell Modeling Students Can Really Get Into

Journal Article | February 2018

Use a real-world scenario to engage in the scientific practice of collecting, analyzing, graphing, and interpreting data.

Teacher To Teacher: Using Models to Explain Their Thinking

Journal Article | March 2018

This column provides practical advice from your peers. This column focuses on implementing the science and engineering practice of Developing and Using Models.

Guest Editorial: Modeling Modern Physics With Literature

Journal Article | March 2014

An opinion piece about using models with nuclear physics.

After the Bell: Museums as inquiry role models

Journal Article | August 2003

Informal science learning environments can provide students with the opportunities to engage, explore, explain, elaborate, and evaluate topics related to science.

Research and Teaching: Why Models Sometimes Fail

Journal Article | April 2003

Eight suggestions to improve science instruction.

Using Clay Models to Understand Volcanic Mudflows

Journal Article | February 2007

Gravity is a subtle but ubiquitous force that influences nearly all geologic processes from the formation of ores to the flow of glaciers and rivers. Gravity also determines the path some materials take as they flow…

Science 2.0: Engineering, Modeling, and Computational Thinking

Journal Article | January 2012

This column shares web tools that support learning. This month’s issue describes software programs used for modeling.