Global Warming

Lesson Plan | July 2021

The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about global warming. The probe is designed to find out what students think contributes to global warming.

Is It a Rock? (Version 2)

Lesson Plan | December 2022

The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about an Earth material, rocks. The probe is designed to determine whether students can distinguish between humanmade, “rocklike” materials and…

Needs of Seeds

Lesson Plan | June 2021

The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about seeds. The probe is designed to find out what students think most seeds need to germinate.

Rotting Apple

Lesson Plan | June 2021

The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about decay and decomposers. The probe can be used to determine whether students recognize the need for a biological agent to break down once-living…

Parent Involvement in Science Learning

Position Statement | June 2020

Methanol Use in School Science Labs: Danger, Will Robinson!

Blog Post | October 2022

Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, November 8, 2022

Reports Article | November 2022

Evolution in Action

Case Study | March 2016

Genetic Testing

Case Study | January 2020

DeafBlind Cajuns

Case Study | February 2020

Where’s the Evidence?

Case Study | April 2020

Fear!

Case Study | May 2020

Equal Parts Sleeping and Eating

Case Study | May 2021

To Pick a Peck of Orange Peppers

Case Study | October 2022