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Journal Article

Disequilibrium: Edible Candles

This column shows how to use discrepant events to confront misconceptions. Students must distinguish between observations and inferences. This month�...

Middle School General Science 5E Phenomena

Journal Article

Science 102: Raindrops Keep Falling

This column shares exercises to challenge content knowledge. This month's issue presents a new challenge and answers the Elucidating challenge from la...

Elementary Middle School Earth & Space Science Physical Science Inquiry Phenomena

Journal Article

Disequilibrium: Forming Clouds in the Classroom

This column shows how to use discrepant events to confront misconceptions. This month’s discrepant event allows students to model condensation, the ...

Middle School Earth & Space Science 5E Inquiry Phenomena

Journal Article

Science 102: Elucidating

This column shares exercises to challenge content knowledge. This month's issue presents a new challenge and answers The Speed of Light challenge from...

Elementary Middle School Physical Science Inquiry Phenomena Labs

Journal Article

Disequilibrium: Teaching Discrepant Events With the 5E Instructional Model

This column shows how to use discrepant events to confront misconceptions. This month's issue takes a vinegar–baking soda activity through the vario...

General Science 5E Pedagogy Phenomena Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies

Journal Article

Science 102: The Speed of Light

This column shares exercises to challenge content knowledge. This month's issue presents a new challenge and answers the Falling Pennies challenge fro...

Elementary High School Middle School Physical Science Inquiry Phenomena

Book Chapter

Are They Talking About Climate or Weather?

The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about climate. The probe is designed to find out whether students distinguish betw...

Climate Change Earth & Space Science Environmental Science Assessment Phenomena