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Warming up to Inquiry: Using inquiry to teach heating and cooling of substances to 2nd graders

Journal Article

Warming up to Inquiry: Using inquiry to teach heating and cooling of substances to 2nd graders

Starting to teach science through inquiry can be intimidating for teachers who don’t have much experience with it. Some concerns about teaching sci...

By Jesse Wilcox, Maizee Lindsey, Karissa Steinke

Inquiry Physical Science

Building a Soundproof Room: A University-Elementary Collaboration

Journal Article

Building a Soundproof Room: A University-Elementary Collaboration

The creative opportunity inherent in developing a STEM project is a great opportunity for preservice teachers. This article outlines a project in whic...

By Lauren Angelone, Katherine Dykes, Rorie Smith

Engineering Physical Science

Web Seminar

Science Update: The Wonderful World of Plasma Physics: From the Birth of Stars to Building Cell Phones, February 20, 2025

Join us on Thursday, February 20, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about plasma physics and its applications.What is inside our sun and othe...

Elementary Middle School High School Postsecondary Informal Education Astronomy Earth & Space Science Physical Science Physics STEM

Scaffolding an Inquiry-Based Spring Constant Activity for Differentiated Physics Instruction

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Scaffolding an Inquiry-Based Spring Constant Activity for Differentiated Physics Instruction

This activity gives students the opportunity to design an experiment, collect data, and solve for the spring constant of different springs. The use of...

By Eric Lindley

High School Inclusion Phenomena Physical Science Teaching Strategies

Overcharging: Science of Thermal Runaway

Journal Article

Overcharging: Science of Thermal Runaway

Lithium-ion batteries solve many problems, yet also create new problems like thermal runaway. To better understand the phenomenon themselves, the auth...

By Amy Gilbert, Ann Dubick

Chemistry Physical Science Science and Engineering Practices

Engaging Middle School Students with the Nature of Particles, Waves, and Light

Journal Article

Engaging Middle School Students with the Nature of Particles, Waves, and Light

This three-day unit engages students in the exploration of light behavior and makes connections to the advanced idea of the wave-particle duality of l...

By Isaiah Kent-Schneider, Jerrid Kruse, Dan Chibnall, Paige Anderson, Emma Richards, Brooke Christenson

Literacy Phenomena Physical Science Physics Teaching Strategies

Phenomena Interest Comes Naturally to Young Children

Journal Article

Phenomena Interest Comes Naturally to Young Children

A child’s world is one filled with observable daily events or facts referred to as phenomenon that exist or happen, especially those that invoke a c...

By Shelly Counsell

Early Education Pre-K Preschool Phenomena Physical Science

Chasing Giant Ice balls

Journal Article

Chasing Giant Ice balls

Scope on the Skies regular column. An SEL-based look at comets, their impact on society, and how they are named....

By Bob Riddle

Astronomy Earth & Space Science Instructional Materials Phenomena Physical Science

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