A Reflection on <em>Rocket Boys/October Sky</em> in the Science Classroom

Journal Article | April 2000

As the author of Rocket Boys: A Memoir, Homer H. Hickam, Jr. received thousands of letters and e-mails from fans, including many science teachers at both the secondary and college levels, who have decided to use his…

The Advanced Interdisciplinary Research Laboratory Course: Refinements, Reflections, and the Introduction of Earth Sciences

Journal Article | August 2018

Recent Advanced Interdisciplinary Research Laboratory (AIRLab) course refinements—by way of the introduction of weekly reflection reports, a new digital project management platform, a revised course marking scheme with…

Is There Room for Reflection in a Science Course for Nonscience Majors? A New Way to Look at Assessment

Journal Article | February 2006

The Diagnostic Learning Log (Angelo and Cross 1993) is a focused journal entry where students indicate what they have learned from a particular unit, pose those questions, indicate aspects of classroom practice they…

Guest Editorial: The BSCS 5E Instructional Model: Personal Reflections and Contemporary Implications

Journal Article | March 2014

A widely used instructional model, the BSCS 5Es, has helped teachers approach instruction in a meaningful way that enhances student learning. The author, lead developer of the 5Es, provides an overview of the model and…

Reflecting on a Misconception: Can students see a full-length image in a small mirror?

Journal Article | January 2002

Looking at the reflection of our image in a mirror is so commonplace that most of us are unaware of the misconception we hold with respect to this phenomenon. This article provides an activity that will help students…

Guest Editorial: Reflections on a Classroom Managed Through Inquiry: Moving Past "Nondiscipline"

Journal Article | February 2012

An opinion piece about how class management using inquiry engages students in meaningful science activities and effectively reduces discipline problems.