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Announcement | 2020 DRK-12 PI Meeting is Cancelled Due to COVID-19
The 2020 DRK-12 PI Meeting has been cancelled due to health and safety concerns related to COVID-19. We are sorry to miss the opportunity to meet with you, explore successful approaches to common challenges, and learn about your findings. We are in conversation with the National Science Foundation to determine next steps, so please watch your email for updates and news. In the meantime, if you…
The 2020 DRK-12 PI Meeting has been cancelled due to health and safety concerns related to COVID-19. We are sorry to miss the opportunity to meet with you, explore successful approaches to common challenges, and learn about your findings. We are in conversation with the National Science Foundation to determine next steps, so please watch your email for updates and news. In the meantime, if you…
Posted: Monday, March 23
Resource | Analyzing Instruction in Math using the Teaching for Robust Understanding Framework (AIM-TRU)
The Analyzing Instruction in Math using the Teaching for Robust Understanding Framework (AIM-TRU) learning cycle is the result of a research-practice partnership centered on using the analysis of videocases grounded in high-quality instructional materials for use as a resource for in-service and pre-service professional learning. For videos, materials, slide decks and a facilitation guide, please…
The Analyzing Instruction in Math using the Teaching for Robust Understanding Framework (AIM-TRU) learning cycle is the result of a research-practice partnership centered on using the analysis of videocases grounded in high-quality instructional materials for use as a resource for in-service and pre-service professional learning. For videos, materials, slide decks and a facilitation guide, please…
Posted: Monday, March 23
Resource | Analyzing Instruction in Math using the Teaching for Robust Understanding Framework (AIM-TRU)
The Analyzing Instruction in Math using the Teaching for Robust Understanding Framework (AIM-TRU) learning cycle is the result of a research-practice partnership centered on using the analysis of videocases grounded in high-quality instructional materials for use as a resource for in-service and pre-service professional learning. For videos, materials, slide decks and a facilitation guide, please…
The Analyzing Instruction in Math using the Teaching for Robust Understanding Framework (AIM-TRU) learning cycle is the result of a research-practice partnership centered on using the analysis of videocases grounded in high-quality instructional materials for use as a resource for in-service and pre-service professional learning. For videos, materials, slide decks and a facilitation guide, please…
Posted: Monday, March 23
Resource | Analyzing Instruction in Math using the Teaching for Robust Understanding Framework (AIM-TRU)
The Analyzing Instruction in Math using the Teaching for Robust Understanding Framework (AIM-TRU) learning cycle is the result of a research-practice partnership centered on using the analysis of videocases grounded in high-quality instructional materials for use as a resource for in-service and pre-service professional learning. For videos, materials, slide decks and a facilitation guide, please…
The Analyzing Instruction in Math using the Teaching for Robust Understanding Framework (AIM-TRU) learning cycle is the result of a research-practice partnership centered on using the analysis of videocases grounded in high-quality instructional materials for use as a resource for in-service and pre-service professional learning. For videos, materials, slide decks and a facilitation guide, please…
Posted: Monday, March 23
Blog | Subject Matter Knowledge is Important!
Any educator knows that content knowledge is important in teaching. In our work, we have been thinking about content knowledge as subject matter knowledge. For us, we see subject matter knowledge as knowledge in the discipline taught by a teacher. It often includes an understanding about how the discipline advances, along with what is known within the discipline. These areas are certainly…
Any educator knows that content knowledge is important in teaching. In our work, we have been thinking about content knowledge as subject matter knowledge. For us, we see subject matter knowledge as knowledge in the discipline taught by a teacher. It often includes an understanding about how the discipline advances, along with what is known within the discipline. These areas are certainly…
Posted: Monday, March 23
Project Spotlight | Online Learning
In response to the spread of COVID-19, an increasing number of schools are temporarily closing their doors and turning to online learning. Our community of preK-12 education researchers offer the following activities (online curriculum, modules, and/or simulations), tools (apps and general resources), as well as tips to support remote student learning or teacher professional development. View…
In response to the spread of COVID-19, an increasing number of schools are temporarily closing their doors and turning to online learning. Our community of preK-12 education researchers offer the following activities (online curriculum, modules, and/or simulations), tools (apps and general resources), as well as tips to support remote student learning or teacher professional development. View…
Posted: Friday, March 20
Project Spotlight | Teacher Content Knowledge
In this Spotlight, Julie Luft reflects on the various ways that teachers' subject-matter knowledge can be strained as teachers navigate the STEM education landscape and their careers as well as key questions that can guide innovation in content knowledge supports for teacher educators and teachers. In addition, nine DRK-12 projects discuss the approaches they're taking to developing and measuring…
In this Spotlight, Julie Luft reflects on the various ways that teachers' subject-matter knowledge can be strained as teachers navigate the STEM education landscape and their careers as well as key questions that can guide innovation in content knowledge supports for teacher educators and teachers. In addition, nine DRK-12 projects discuss the approaches they're taking to developing and measuring…
Posted: Thursday, March 19
Resource | Research Quest
Research Quest is a series of science investigations designed to improve students’ critical thinking skills. Registration and use is free! Parents can also sign up free for Research Quest Live, hosted by a live museum education facilitator (https://nhmu.utah.edu/rq-live).
Research Quest is a series of science investigations designed to improve students’ critical thinking skills. Registration and use is free! Parents can also sign up free for Research Quest Live, hosted by a live museum education facilitator (https://nhmu.utah.edu/rq-live).
Posted: Thursday, March 19
Resource | A Medical Mystery
A free middle school science program that supports teachers in the effective instruction of an NGSS-aligned, EQuIP-reviewed body systems curriculum unit. Includes the complete middle school science curriculum unit, a teacher’s guide, and an online professional learning course.
A free middle school science program that supports teachers in the effective instruction of an NGSS-aligned, EQuIP-reviewed body systems curriculum unit. Includes the complete middle school science curriculum unit, a teacher’s guide, and an online professional learning course.
Posted: Thursday, March 19
Resource | Understanding Ebola
This is a free resource to educate the public about Ebola. The website includes an interactive model that allows teachers, students, and community members to actively explore the factors that influence a disease’s spread and mortality rate.
This is a free resource to educate the public about Ebola. The website includes an interactive model that allows teachers, students, and community members to actively explore the factors that influence a disease’s spread and mortality rate.
Posted: Thursday, March 19
Resource | Family Science Activities
Each short video provides ideas for family science activities for preschool-grade 3 students that reinforce NGSS 3D learning.
Each short video provides ideas for family science activities for preschool-grade 3 students that reinforce NGSS 3D learning.
Posted: Thursday, March 19
Resource | Tools for Ambitious Science Teaching
Choose from a series of videos that demonstrate ambitious teaching.
Choose from a series of videos that demonstrate ambitious teaching.
Posted: Wednesday, March 18
Resource | Proportions Playground
Proportions Playground is designed to build understandings of proportional reasoning.
Proportions Playground is designed to build understandings of proportional reasoning.
Posted: Wednesday, March 18
Resource | Seismic Explorer
Explore the pattern of earthquakes on Earth, including magnitude, depth, location, and frequency.
Explore the pattern of earthquakes on Earth, including magnitude, depth, location, and frequency.
Posted: Tuesday, March 17
Resource | SageModeler
The SageModeler systems modeling tool facilitates student exploration and understanding of phenomena through the development of their own computational models. Students can validate their models by comparing model output to real-world data sources or output from experimental simulations. The intuitive drag and drop interface for creating and linking system components does not require formal…
The SageModeler systems modeling tool facilitates student exploration and understanding of phenomena through the development of their own computational models. Students can validate their models by comparing model output to real-world data sources or output from experimental simulations. The intuitive drag and drop interface for creating and linking system components does not require formal…
Posted: Tuesday, March 17
Resource | SageModeler
The SageModeler systems modeling tool facilitates student exploration and understanding of phenomena through the development of their own computational models. Students can validate their models by comparing model output to real-world data sources or output from experimental simulations. The intuitive drag and drop interface for creating and linking system components does not require formal…
The SageModeler systems modeling tool facilitates student exploration and understanding of phenomena through the development of their own computational models. Students can validate their models by comparing model output to real-world data sources or output from experimental simulations. The intuitive drag and drop interface for creating and linking system components does not require formal…
Posted: Tuesday, March 17
Resource | Model My Watershed
Model My Watershed is a watershed-modeling web app that enables citizens, conservation practitioners, municipal decision-makers, educators, and students to analyze real land use and soil data in their neighborhoods and watersheds; model stormwater runoff and water-quality impacts using professional-grade models; and compare how different conservation or development scenarios could modify runoff…
Model My Watershed is a watershed-modeling web app that enables citizens, conservation practitioners, municipal decision-makers, educators, and students to analyze real land use and soil data in their neighborhoods and watersheds; model stormwater runoff and water-quality impacts using professional-grade models; and compare how different conservation or development scenarios could modify runoff…
Posted: Tuesday, March 17
Resource | Model My Watershed
Model My Watershed is a watershed-modeling web app that enables citizens, conservation practitioners, municipal decision-makers, educators, and students to analyze real land use and soil data in their neighborhoods and watersheds; model stormwater runoff and water-quality impacts using professional-grade models; and compare how different conservation or development scenarios could modify runoff…
Model My Watershed is a watershed-modeling web app that enables citizens, conservation practitioners, municipal decision-makers, educators, and students to analyze real land use and soil data in their neighborhoods and watersheds; model stormwater runoff and water-quality impacts using professional-grade models; and compare how different conservation or development scenarios could modify runoff…
Posted: Tuesday, March 17
Resource | Model My Watershed
Model My Watershed is a watershed-modeling web app that enables citizens, conservation practitioners, municipal decision-makers, educators, and students to analyze real land use and soil data in their neighborhoods and watersheds; model stormwater runoff and water-quality impacts using professional-grade models; and compare how different conservation or development scenarios could modify runoff…
Model My Watershed is a watershed-modeling web app that enables citizens, conservation practitioners, municipal decision-makers, educators, and students to analyze real land use and soil data in their neighborhoods and watersheds; model stormwater runoff and water-quality impacts using professional-grade models; and compare how different conservation or development scenarios could modify runoff…
Posted: Tuesday, March 17
Resource | High-Adventure Science
High-Adventure Science brings several of the big unanswered questions in Earth and space science to middle and high school science classrooms: What is the future of Earth's climate? Will there be enough fresh water? Is there life in space? Will the air be clean enough to breathe? Can we feed the growing population? and What are our energy choices? Each module includes interactive computer-based…
High-Adventure Science brings several of the big unanswered questions in Earth and space science to middle and high school science classrooms: What is the future of Earth's climate? Will there be enough fresh water? Is there life in space? Will the air be clean enough to breathe? Can we feed the growing population? and What are our energy choices? Each module includes interactive computer-based…
Posted: Tuesday, March 17
Resource | ecoXPT
EcoXPT is an immersive simulation in which students use inquiry to learn how ecosystems work.
EcoXPT is an immersive simulation in which students use inquiry to learn how ecosystems work.
Posted: Tuesday, March 17
Resource | eRebuild
eRebuild is a math learning game for students in grades 6th-8th. The game focuses on teaching the concepts of geometry and ratios and proportions through gameplay.
eRebuild is a math learning game for students in grades 6th-8th. The game focuses on teaching the concepts of geometry and ratios and proportions through gameplay.
Posted: Tuesday, March 17
Survey | 2020 Conference Posters, Papers, Slides, and Talks
We recognize that many of you prepared papers, posters, and talks for upcoming conferences this year that have been cancelled or postponed. CADRE seeks to collect and share these prepared papers, posters, presentation slides, and/or recorded talks. Deadline: April 10, 2020
We recognize that many of you prepared papers, posters, and talks for upcoming conferences this year that have been cancelled or postponed. CADRE seeks to collect and share these prepared papers, posters, presentation slides, and/or recorded talks. Deadline: April 10, 2020
Posted: Tuesday, March 17
Resource | Early Math with Gracie & Friends
Play nine math learning apps and dozens of hands-on activities at home or in the classroom. A digital Teacher's Guide supports use in the classroom, and a digital Family Fun Guide provides activities to do at home.
Play nine math learning apps and dozens of hands-on activities at home or in the classroom. A digital Teacher's Guide supports use in the classroom, and a digital Family Fun Guide provides activities to do at home.
Posted: Monday, March 16
Resource | Early Science with Nico & Nor
Explore six early science learning apps and dozens of hands-on activities. Use the digital Teacher's Guide to implement the technology-based science curriculum into preschool classrooms.
Explore six early science learning apps and dozens of hands-on activities. Use the digital Teacher's Guide to implement the technology-based science curriculum into preschool classrooms.
Posted: Monday, March 16
Announcement | Job Opportunities at NSF: Science Education Administrator (Program Director)
The National Science Foundation is seeking qualified candidates for Science Education Administrator (Program Director) positions for the EHR Core Research (ECR) program in the Division of Human Resources Development (HRD) within the Directorate for Education and Human Resources (EHR), Alexandria, VA. Permanent position: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/563421600 Temporary position:…
The National Science Foundation is seeking qualified candidates for Science Education Administrator (Program Director) positions for the EHR Core Research (ECR) program in the Division of Human Resources Development (HRD) within the Directorate for Education and Human Resources (EHR), Alexandria, VA. Permanent position: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/563421600 Temporary position:…
Posted: Sunday, March 15
Resource | Data Nuggets
Data Nuggets are free classroom activities, co-designed by scientists and teachers, designed to bring contemporary research and authentic data into the classroom. Data Nuggets include a connection to the scientist behind the data and the true story of their research. Each activity gives students practice working with “messy data” and interpreting quantitative information. Students are guided…
Data Nuggets are free classroom activities, co-designed by scientists and teachers, designed to bring contemporary research and authentic data into the classroom. Data Nuggets include a connection to the scientist behind the data and the true story of their research. Each activity gives students practice working with “messy data” and interpreting quantitative information. Students are guided…
Posted: Friday, March 13
Resource | Data Nuggets
Data Nuggets are free classroom activities, co-designed by scientists and teachers, designed to bring contemporary research and authentic data into the classroom. Data Nuggets include a connection to the scientist behind the data and the true story of their research. Each activity gives students practice working with “messy data” and interpreting quantitative information. Students are guided…
Data Nuggets are free classroom activities, co-designed by scientists and teachers, designed to bring contemporary research and authentic data into the classroom. Data Nuggets include a connection to the scientist behind the data and the true story of their research. Each activity gives students practice working with “messy data” and interpreting quantitative information. Students are guided…
Posted: Friday, March 13
Resource | PhET Interactive Simulations
Collection of 158 free interactive math and science simulations from University of Colorado Boulder. Engage students in math and science practices, and virtual labs, during remote learning. Find over 2,000 sim-based lessons under teacher resources.
Collection of 158 free interactive math and science simulations from University of Colorado Boulder. Engage students in math and science practices, and virtual labs, during remote learning. Find over 2,000 sim-based lessons under teacher resources.
Posted: Thursday, March 12
Resource | PhET Interactive Simulations
Collection of 158 free interactive math and science simulations from University of Colorado Boulder. Engage students in math and science practices, and virtual labs, during remote learning. Find over 2,000 sim-based lessons under teacher resources.
Collection of 158 free interactive math and science simulations from University of Colorado Boulder. Engage students in math and science practices, and virtual labs, during remote learning. Find over 2,000 sim-based lessons under teacher resources.
Posted: Thursday, March 12