Presents an historical timeline and related activities that illustrate the importance of the electromagnetic spectrum in providing clues about the evolution of the universe. (Author/SOE)

Illustrates how the Internet can be used to engage home schooled students in the learning process. Presents an example from a charter school. (Author/SOE)

Explains how digital technology can be used as a tool for teaching students the skills of observation, questioning, information gathering, classifying, predicting, and hypothesis testing. (Author/SOE)

Presents a problem-solving investigation on coal mining that integrates science and mathematics with geology. Engages students in a scenario in which they play the roles of geologists and mining engineers. (NB)

Explores the basic physics behind pulling a tablecloth out from under a set of dishes, glassware, and utensils without disturbing them. Discusses terminology of Newton's laws of motion and illustrates them using three simple examples. (NB)

Presents an inquiry analysis tool and adaptation principles to help teachers evaluate and adapt laboratory instructional materials to be more inquiry-oriented. Based on the National Research Council's (NRC) essential features of inquiry. (NB)

Presents an activity to teach buoyancy. The lab determines what mass of sand can be added to the open end of hollow plastic containers of various shapes so that objects just float at the surface, without sinking, with their entire volume submerged. Discusses Archimedes' principle and aligns with current national science education standards.…

Presents activities to dispel student misconceptions about density, particularly as it applies to buoyancy. Finds that misconceptions fall under three categories: (1) size; (2) shape; and (3) material. (NB)

Examines whether reviewing relevant material before an exam really enhances student understanding and therefore performance on assessments. Results show that review dramatically increased student achievement. (Author/NB)

Amends the current 5E learning cycle and instructional model to a 7E model. Changes ensure that instructors do not omit crucial elements for learning from their lessons while under the incorrect assumption that they are meeting the requirements of the learning cycle. The proposed 7E model includes: (1) engage; (2) explore; (3) explain; (4) elicit;…

Explains the difference between traditional and inquiry-based chemistry experiments. Modifies a traditional cookbook laboratory for determining molar volume of gas to include inquiry. Also discusses methods for assessment. (Author/NB)

Describes student work to restore the salmon population in a local tributary. (KHR)

Introduces a community service-learning project and shows how the community photography project captures the essence of biology and fosters curriculum collaboration between high school and elementary students. (KHR)

Describes a yearlong school-based project involving the Maui Public Health Department to define mosquito behavior and distribution. (KHR)

Presents a project in which 11th and 12th grade students from a high school Principles of Engineering course instruct 5th grade students in Newton's laws. (KHR)