Helping students make sense of the world - Developing and Using Models

This book chapter describes the importance of instruction that focuses on the NGSS practice, developing and using models. Includes examples in both elementary and secondary classrooms, tips for getting started, and explicit connections to the other NGSS practices.

Suggested Citation

Passmore, C., Schwarz. C. V., & Mankowski, J. (2017). Developing and using models. In Schwarz, C. V., Passmore, C., & Reiser, B. J (Eds.), Helping students make sense of the world using next generation science and engineering practices (pp. 109-134). NSTA Press.