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A Solar Panel Modeling Project for Chemistry
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The Solar Panel Modeling Project challenged 10th-grade chemistry students to apply knowledge of Atomic Models to explain electricity generation in a solar panel, deepening their scientific literacy about climate…
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Exploring Historical Examples of Instructional Models
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This chapter discusses several historical predecessors to the contemporary 5E Model and explores the historical idea of what can be considered an instructional model. Chapter 10 is included in this book selection and…
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Understanding Genetic Drift With Conceptual and Mathematical Models
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Developing and Using Computer Models to Understand Epidemics
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Using Assessment Design As A Model Of Professional Development
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In this chapter, the authors describe a professional development model in which teachers collaborated with science content experts, assessment experts, and researchers to create a series of formative assessments to…
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Rattlebacks: Prior Beliefs and Models for Eggciting Science
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In this activity, a translucent, half-ellipsoid-shape, molded acrylic polystyrene object—known as a “rattleback”—is placed on an overhead projector or under a document camera and is observed to spin freely if pushed in…
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Medical Metaphor Mixer: Modeling Infectious Diseases
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This model-building activity helps learners visualize SI’s base-ten relationships; the connections between the meter, liter, and gram; the real-world relevance of mathematics to science; and the somewhat abstract…
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All Cracked Up: Model of Earth’s Layers
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In this Activity, students will learn more about the structure or layering of Earth. Students analyze a hard-boiled egg as a model for Earth’s interior structure. They then scrutinize and evaluate other objects as…
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Explanations: Deepening Your Understanding: Analogies and Models
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This chapter highlights the project—“The Right Nail for the Right Job”—and extends the understanding of the behavior of wood and nails. Scientists often use analogies to extend their understanding. Analogies help to “…
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The Importance of Viable Models in the Construction of Professional Development
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With the release of the Framework and the NGGS, we have the opportunity to improve the teaching and learning of science and to help move our nation forward by providing all students with the depth of understanding of…
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Modeling: Naturally Selecting an Effective Teaching Method
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This chapter examines middle school level curriculum for evolution which incorporates many aspects of the More Emphasis conditions from the National Science Education Standards (NSES). Taking into account that in order…
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Tab-meta key: a model for exam review
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Traditional exam reviews are passive and face many challenges to prepare students for exams. In this study, we proposed the “Tab-meta key†model, which emphasizes five major factors (Time, Accountability, Big…
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Reviewing Education Research Supporting Instructional Models
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This chapter reviews education research supporting instructional models, including the 5Es. The BSCS 5E Instructional Model is grounded in sound education theory, has a growing base of research to support its…
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