Skip to main content
 

All Phenomena resources

Disequilibrium: Layered Liquids

Journal Article

Disequilibrium: Layered Liquids

This column shows how to use discrepant events to confront misconceptions. Students may hold onto the misconception that all liquids naturally combine...

Middle School General Science Physical Science 5E Inquiry Phenomena

Science 102: The Sound of One Hand Clapping

Journal Article

Science 102: The Sound of One Hand Clapping

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

Elementary High School Middle School Life Science Crosscutting Concepts Inquiry Phenomena

Methods and Strategies: Much Ado About Nothing

Journal Article

Methods and Strategies: Much Ado About Nothing

This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This month’s issue discusses how children think about the small-particle...

Elementary General Science Physical Science Instructional Materials NGSS Pedagogy Phenomena Teaching Strategies

Disequilibrium: The Bernoulli Bag

Journal Article

Disequilibrium: The Bernoulli Bag

This column shows how to use discrepant events to confront misconceptions. Students explore pressure and the Bernoulli principle with a Bernoulli Bag....

Middle School Physical Science 5E Inquiry Phenomena

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

Book Chapter

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

In this lesson, students examine scenes from the movie E.T. to see if the phases of the Moon match the time frame of the story. Key words and concepts...

Lesson Plans Phenomena

Disequilibrium: Sticking Together

Journal Article

Disequilibrium: Sticking Together

This column shows how to use discrepant events to confront misconceptions. This month's issue discusses the cohesive properties of water....

Middle School Physical Science 5E Inquiry Phenomena

Science 102: Triple-Dog Dare Ya

Journal Article

Science 102: Triple-Dog Dare Ya

This column shares exercises to challenge content knowledge. This month's issue presents a new challenge about why skin will stick to ice....

Elementary High School Middle School Life Science Inquiry Phenomena

Asset 2