What's New on CADREK12.org
Announcement | New DR K-12 Solicitation!
Deadline: November 14, 2017 DR K-12 Solicitation 17-584 was just released! Read it here. For the solicitation and other proposal resources, visit our NSF Proposal Toolkit.
Deadline: November 14, 2017 DR K-12 Solicitation 17-584 was just released! Read it here. For the solicitation and other proposal resources, visit our NSF Proposal Toolkit.
Posted: Tuesday, July 25
Resource | Tips for Building Professional Networks
This tip sheet is one of a series developed for early career STEM education researchers. It offers tips for building professional networks.
This tip sheet is one of a series developed for early career STEM education researchers. It offers tips for building professional networks.
Posted: Monday, July 24
Resource | Tips for Writing for Publication
This tip sheet is one of a series developed for early career STEM education researchers. It offers tips for writing for publication.
This tip sheet is one of a series developed for early career STEM education researchers. It offers tips for writing for publication.
Posted: Monday, July 24
Resource | Tips for Pursuing Non-Academic Careers
This tip sheet is one of a series developed for early career STEM education researchers. It offers tips for pursuing non-academic careers.
This tip sheet is one of a series developed for early career STEM education researchers. It offers tips for pursuing non-academic careers.
Posted: Monday, July 24
Resource | Tips for Pursuing Academic Careers
This tip sheet is one of a series developed for early career STEM education researchers. It offers tips for pursuing academic careers.
This tip sheet is one of a series developed for early career STEM education researchers. It offers tips for pursuing academic careers.
Posted: Monday, July 24
Announcement | NSF DCL on Expanding the NSF INCLUDES National Network
New NSF Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) encourages proposals that would expand the NSF INCLUDES National Network. Read the full DCL.
New NSF Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) encourages proposals that would expand the NSF INCLUDES National Network. Read the full DCL.
Posted: Monday, July 17
Announcement | NSF at ACS Meeting
If you are attending the American Chemical Society Meeting in August, take advantage of opportunities to meet with NSF staff.
If you are attending the American Chemical Society Meeting in August, take advantage of opportunities to meet with NSF staff.
Posted: Thursday, July 13
Survey | CADRE Fellows Alumni Survey
Please complete the Fellows alumni survey form to update your professional profile and provide feedback on the Fellows program.
Please complete the Fellows alumni survey form to update your professional profile and provide feedback on the Fellows program.
Posted: Wednesday, July 12
Event | Historically Black Colleges and Universities Undergraduate Program (HBCU-UP) Full Proposal Deadline
Targeted Infusion Projects, Broadening Participation Research Projects, Implementation Projects, ACE Implementation Projects Learn more at https://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5481&org=EHR&sel_org=E…
Targeted Infusion Projects, Broadening Participation Research Projects, Implementation Projects, ACE Implementation Projects Learn more at https://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5481&org=EHR&sel_org=E…
Posted: Wednesday, July 12
Event | Historically Black Colleges and Universities Undergraduate Program (HBCU-UP) Full Proposal Deadline
Broadening Participation Research Centers Learn more at https://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5481&org=EHR&sel_org=E…
Broadening Participation Research Centers Learn more at https://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5481&org=EHR&sel_org=E…
Posted: Wednesday, July 12
Event | Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Pathways into Geoscience (IUSE: GEOPATHS) Letter of Intent Deadline
Learn more about the solicitation at https://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=505169&org=EHR&sel_org…
Learn more about the solicitation at https://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=505169&org=EHR&sel_org…
Posted: Wednesday, July 12
Event | Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Pathways into Geoscience (IUSE: GEOPATHS) Full Proposal Deadline
Learn more about the solicitation at https://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=505169&org=EHR&sel_org…
Learn more about the solicitation at https://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=505169&org=EHR&sel_org…
Posted: Wednesday, July 12
Event | Advancing Informal STEM Learning (AISL) Full Proposal Deadline
Learn more about the solicitation at https://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=504793
Learn more about the solicitation at https://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=504793
Posted: Wednesday, July 12
Resource | Awardee Guide to CADREK12.org
Welcome to our network of DRK-12 awardees! The CADREK12 website is a tool for you that provides opportunities to.... feature your work: Personal Profile for your bio (other project members are also able to create profile pages) Project page (your projects are listed in your personal profile) to describe and feature your DRK-12 work DRK-12 Research & Products to share your project publications…
Welcome to our network of DRK-12 awardees! The CADREK12 website is a tool for you that provides opportunities to.... feature your work: Personal Profile for your bio (other project members are also able to create profile pages) Project page (your projects are listed in your personal profile) to describe and feature your DRK-12 work DRK-12 Research & Products to share your project publications…
Posted: Thursday, July 06
Announcement | See our latest newsletter!
CADRE's Spring/Summer newsletter features STEM education research resources, events, news and opportunities: STEM Practices: Scientific Modeling Practitioner Outreach 2017 STEM for All Video Showcase Advancing Mathematics Education Through NSF's DR K-12 Program AERA Early Career Networking Event CADRE Fellows Tips for Developing Successful NSF Proposals Newsbites from DR K-12 & NSF Upcoming…
CADRE's Spring/Summer newsletter features STEM education research resources, events, news and opportunities: STEM Practices: Scientific Modeling Practitioner Outreach 2017 STEM for All Video Showcase Advancing Mathematics Education Through NSF's DR K-12 Program AERA Early Career Networking Event CADRE Fellows Tips for Developing Successful NSF Proposals Newsbites from DR K-12 & NSF Upcoming…
Posted: Wednesday, July 05
Newsletter | Spring/Summer 2017 Newsletter
Dear Colleagues, This newsletter highlights the work of DRK-12 projects, particularly those developing products for the practice of scientific modeling and several mathematics projects featured in an AERA session organized by CADRE. Thank you to the awardees who contributed to these efforts to spread the word about what we are learning and producing through DR K-12 projects. Congratulations…
Dear Colleagues, This newsletter highlights the work of DRK-12 projects, particularly those developing products for the practice of scientific modeling and several mathematics projects featured in an AERA session organized by CADRE. Thank you to the awardees who contributed to these efforts to spread the word about what we are learning and producing through DR K-12 projects. Congratulations…
Posted: Thursday, June 29
Announcement | NSF's Upcoming Move
Between August 24 and Oct 1, NSF headquarters will be moved to Alexandria, VA. Note that during the move, responses from your program officers may be slower than usual. NSF’s Data Center will be physically moved to the new location on June 30 at 8pm EST through July 4 at 6pm EST, and NSF's Data Center, NSF.gov, FastLane, and Research.gov will be unavailable. Please note this means that…
Between August 24 and Oct 1, NSF headquarters will be moved to Alexandria, VA. Note that during the move, responses from your program officers may be slower than usual. NSF’s Data Center will be physically moved to the new location on June 30 at 8pm EST through July 4 at 6pm EST, and NSF's Data Center, NSF.gov, FastLane, and Research.gov will be unavailable. Please note this means that…
Posted: Thursday, June 29
Resource | Tips for Developing NSF Proposals
This tip sheet is one of a series developed for early career STEM education researchers. It offers tips for writing NSF proposals.
This tip sheet is one of a series developed for early career STEM education researchers. It offers tips for writing NSF proposals.
Posted: Wednesday, June 28
Resource | Advancing Mathematics Education Through NSF's DRK-12 Program
Students need basic mathematics to fully participate in and contribute to society throughout their lives; however, many of them are not developing the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need. The National Science Foundation’s DRK-12 projects are developing, implementing, and/or studying resources, models, and technologies for teacher and student learning that have the potential to expand our…
Students need basic mathematics to fully participate in and contribute to society throughout their lives; however, many of them are not developing the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need. The National Science Foundation’s DRK-12 projects are developing, implementing, and/or studying resources, models, and technologies for teacher and student learning that have the potential to expand our…
Posted: Tuesday, June 27
Resource | MoDeLS: Would you drink the liquid that came from this dirty water? A 5th grade unit on evaporation and condensation investigating the phenomenon of a solar still
A curriculum unit developed through a collaboration between Michigan State University, Northwestern University, the University of Michigan, Wright State University and 5th grade teachers from Kinawa 5th-6th public school that enables students to develop and revise models for how water moves (evaporation and condensation) in a solar still. Curriculum Materials: Evaporation and Condensation in a…
A curriculum unit developed through a collaboration between Michigan State University, Northwestern University, the University of Michigan, Wright State University and 5th grade teachers from Kinawa 5th-6th public school that enables students to develop and revise models for how water moves (evaporation and condensation) in a solar still. Curriculum Materials: Evaporation and Condensation in a…
Posted: Friday, June 23
Resource | MoDeLS: Would you drink the liquid that came from this dirty water? A 5th grade unit on evaporation and condensation investigating the phenomenon of a solar still
A curriculum unit developed through a collaboration between Michigan State University, Northwestern University, the University of Michigan, Wright State University and 5th grade teachers from Kinawa 5th-6th public school that enables students to develop and revise models for how water moves (evaporation and condensation) in a solar still. Curriculum Materials: Evaporation and Condensation in a…
A curriculum unit developed through a collaboration between Michigan State University, Northwestern University, the University of Michigan, Wright State University and 5th grade teachers from Kinawa 5th-6th public school that enables students to develop and revise models for how water moves (evaporation and condensation) in a solar still. Curriculum Materials: Evaporation and Condensation in a…
Posted: Friday, June 23
Resource | Developing and Using Models
When it’s time for a game change, you need a guide to the new rules. Helping Students Make Sense of the World Using Next Generation Science and Engineering Practices provides a play-by-play understanding of the practices strand of A Framework for K–12 Science Education (Framework) and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Written in clear, nontechnical language, this book provides a…
When it’s time for a game change, you need a guide to the new rules. Helping Students Make Sense of the World Using Next Generation Science and Engineering Practices provides a play-by-play understanding of the practices strand of A Framework for K–12 Science Education (Framework) and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Written in clear, nontechnical language, this book provides a…
Posted: Friday, June 23
Resource | Developing and Using Models
When it’s time for a game change, you need a guide to the new rules. Helping Students Make Sense of the World Using Next Generation Science and Engineering Practices provides a play-by-play understanding of the practices strand of A Framework for K–12 Science Education (Framework) and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Written in clear, nontechnical language, this book provides a…
When it’s time for a game change, you need a guide to the new rules. Helping Students Make Sense of the World Using Next Generation Science and Engineering Practices provides a play-by-play understanding of the practices strand of A Framework for K–12 Science Education (Framework) and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Written in clear, nontechnical language, this book provides a…
Posted: Friday, June 23
Resource | Hands-on small group vs. whole class use of an interactive simulation: Qualitative comparisons
Assumptions about the superiority of hands-on use of computer simulations over projecting them in whole class have seldom been tested. Contrary to expectations, preliminary pre-post results from two lesson sequences yielded no evidence for an advantage for students in the hands-on condition. We conduct qualitative analyses of one of the lesson sequences, in which a popular simulation was used in…
Assumptions about the superiority of hands-on use of computer simulations over projecting them in whole class have seldom been tested. Contrary to expectations, preliminary pre-post results from two lesson sequences yielded no evidence for an advantage for students in the hands-on condition. We conduct qualitative analyses of one of the lesson sequences, in which a popular simulation was used in…
Posted: Friday, June 23
Resource | Generating, evaluating, and modifying scientific models using projected computer simulations
Price, N., & Clement, J. J. (2014). Generating, evaluating, and modifying scientific models using projected computer simulations. Science Scope, 38(2), 39-46. Retrieved from http://www.jstor.org/stable/43184784
Price, N., & Clement, J. J. (2014). Generating, evaluating, and modifying scientific models using projected computer simulations. Science Scope, 38(2), 39-46. Retrieved from http://www.jstor.org/stable/43184784
Posted: Friday, June 23
Resource | Co-Constructing Models in High School Physics: Comparing Degrees of Teacher and Student Participation in Whole Class Discussions
In this study, we analyzed the participation of teachers and students during their co-construction of explanatory models for concepts in circuit electricity in two high school physics classes. While students in both teachers’ classes experienced comparable levels of impressive pre to post-instructional test gain differences over controls, analysis of class discussions showed that considerable…
In this study, we analyzed the participation of teachers and students during their co-construction of explanatory models for concepts in circuit electricity in two high school physics classes. While students in both teachers’ classes experienced comparable levels of impressive pre to post-instructional test gain differences over controls, analysis of class discussions showed that considerable…
Posted: Friday, June 23
Resource | Identifying Teaching Strategies that Support Thinking with Imagery During Model-Based Discussions
This study investigates strategies teachers use to support mental imagery during model-based science class discussions. A microanalysis of videos of classroom discussions was conducted in order to (1) identify and describe teaching strategies for supporting imagery; and (2) identify evidence that the students were engaging in the use of imagery as they constructed models and reasoned about…
This study investigates strategies teachers use to support mental imagery during model-based science class discussions. A microanalysis of videos of classroom discussions was conducted in order to (1) identify and describe teaching strategies for supporting imagery; and (2) identify evidence that the students were engaging in the use of imagery as they constructed models and reasoned about…
Posted: Friday, June 23
Resource | Large Scale Scientific Modeling Practices that Can Influence Science Instruction at the Unit and Lesson Levels
In this study we articulate a multi-level scientific Modeling Practices Framework derived from expert studies on model based teaching strategies in classrooms and examine its usefulness in an actual classroom context. In addition, we develop vocabulary and diagrams to describe a multi level model based teaching processes. We are particularly interested in examining: (1) Is there a pattern of…
In this study we articulate a multi-level scientific Modeling Practices Framework derived from expert studies on model based teaching strategies in classrooms and examine its usefulness in an actual classroom context. In addition, we develop vocabulary and diagrams to describe a multi level model based teaching processes. We are particularly interested in examining: (1) Is there a pattern of…
Posted: Friday, June 23
Resource | Four Levels of Scientific Modeling Practices in Expert Learning
This paper describes model construction practices used by scientifically trained experts. Our work on science experts has involved analyzing data from videotaped protocols of experts thinking aloud about unfamiliar explanation problems. These studies document the value of nonformal heuristic reasoning processes such as analogies, identification of new variables, Gedanken experiments, and the…
This paper describes model construction practices used by scientifically trained experts. Our work on science experts has involved analyzing data from videotaped protocols of experts thinking aloud about unfamiliar explanation problems. These studies document the value of nonformal heuristic reasoning processes such as analogies, identification of new variables, Gedanken experiments, and the…
Posted: Friday, June 23
Event | CAISE: Research + Practice Partnership Workshop; Washington, DC
This workshop will help you design a PES project or proposal with impact while building research-based evidence through an emerging approach called research-practice partnerships. The workshop will led be by the Research + Practice Collaboratory and the Center for Advancement of Informal Science Education (CAISE). Travel support is available for teams of three to four participants: a lead…
This workshop will help you design a PES project or proposal with impact while building research-based evidence through an emerging approach called research-practice partnerships. The workshop will led be by the Research + Practice Collaboratory and the Center for Advancement of Informal Science Education (CAISE). Travel support is available for teams of three to four participants: a lead…
Posted: Thursday, June 22