Student interpretation of a global elevation map: What it is, how it was made, and what it is useful for part of Print Resource Collection
The authors explored students' understanding of the origin and interpretation of a map showing global elevation. They found that many students were unaware that this map represented data that ...

The importance of spatial thinking for geoscience education: Insights from the crossroads of geoscience and cognitive science part of Print Resource Collection
This paper uses "a day in the life of a field geologist" as a means to explore the spatial skills used by geoscientists on a regular basis, the cognitive skills that ...

A Model for the Development and Implementation of Field Trips as an Integral Part of the Science Curriculum part of Print Resource Collection
In this paper, Orion summarizes what we know from the literature about designing effective field trips for high school students, including the challenges and barriers to success. The model he ...

Earth Science Puzzles: Making Meaning From Data part of Print Resource Collection
This book is a collection of data-rich activities for use in the high school earth science classroom. In addition, there is an introduction that places the exercises in the context of the critical ...

Self-Regulated Learning in Postsecondary Education part of Web Resource Collection

This post, from Rick Reis' Tomorrow's Professor, is from the introductory chapter that explains the rationale and procedures for fostering self-regulated learning among students in higher ...

NSTA Resources about the Next Generation Science Standards part of Web Resource Collection

The time has come to move the nation forward in its pursuit of high quality science education for all. In a process managed by Achieve, Inc., 20 states are leading the development of rigorous and ...

Next Generation Science Standards part of Web Resource Collection

Next Generation Science Standards for Today’s Students and Tomorrow’s Workforce: Through a collaborative, state-led process, new K–12 science standards are being developed that will be rich in ...

Focusing on function: Thinking below the surface of complex natural systems part of Print Resource Collection
This article discusses the value of structure-behavior function thinking in helping students learn about complex natural systems. It is set in the context of learning about aquarium ecoystems.

Scientific Argumentation in Earth System Science Education part of Web Resource Collection

We investigate the merit of including deliberate instruction on argumentation and debate in an undergraduate Earth system science course. We examine sample student evaluations of arguments ...

The Importance of Stupidity in Scientific Research part of Web Resource Collection

This brief article describes how facing our ignorance (which makes many people feel stupid) is fundamental to making scientific discoveries. It suggests that science educators help students to make ...