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Making Motion Meaningful: Mapping Body Movements onto Graphs

The ability to interpret graphs is foundational to understanding many science topics, although mastering this skill can prove challenging to many stud...

By Rebecca Vieyra, Colleen Megowan-Romanowicz, Daniel O'Brien, Chrystian Vieyra Cortés, Mina Johnson-Glenberg

High School Biology Engineering Interdisciplinary Life Science

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“Black is Beautiful”: A Culturally Relevant/Responsive High School Biology Lesson

This biology lesson uses the science of central dogma to “critique and question the politics of representation that systematically devalue[s] Blackn...

By Eddie Taylor

High School Biology Equity Inclusion Interdisciplinary Life Science

Journal Article

Dog Days At School: Using Authenticity to Guide cross-curricular Learning in Kindergarten

The presented unit explores the often-overlooked potential of integrating science, social studies, math, and ELA through the lens of a kindergarten un...

By Amanda Sanderman, Chelsie Byram

Interdisciplinary Life Science NGSS Three-Dimensional Learning

Journal Article

Remarkable Adaptations

The emperor penguin is one of the most identifiable animals on earth. Its survival depends on a variety of factors, such as temperature and other envi...

By Robyn Yewell, Ron Gray

Inquiry Life Science Phenomena

Journal Article

Out of School Engagements in Forensic Science on a College Campus

Out of school informal learning environments provide an excellent experience for students to develop scientific curiosity and critical thinking skills...

By Sonali Raje, Keri-Anne Croce, Noelle Neff, Shannon Stitzel, Kelly Elkins

Informal Science Education Life Science Teacher Preparation Teaching Strategies

Journal Article

Snapshot Safari: Elephant Edition

Citizen Science article for the September/ October 2024 issue of Science Scope...

By Jill Nugent

Biology Citizen Science Earth & Space Science Life Science