Autograph Version 3.2 Grades 8-12 An Interactive Dynamic Graphing Solution!
Autograph is a powerful, interactive and affordable software package spanning topics from pre-Algebra through Calculus. It makes the greater world of mathematics more accessible to all by giving both instructors and learners opportunities to explore concepts and bring mathematics to life.
Investigating Earth Systems and EarthComm: The Research Base (PDF)
By Colin Mably
The American Geological Institute (AGI) developed inquiry-based Earth science curricula which are driven by research that help to create the National Science Education Standards (NSES) and the Project 2061's Benchmarks for Science Literacy (BSL). As such, Investigating Earth Systems and EarthComm represent the most exhaustive national and international research base for science education to date.
What does Research-Based Really Mean? (PDF)
It’s About Time is dedicated to publishing cutting edge research-based programs that are designed to ensure that all students can become successful in the learning of math and science. Each curricula program has been funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and exemplifies the NSF’s goals and objectives to improve science, mathematics, and technology education for all students. Adhering to the principles established by the National Science Education Standards (NSES), IAT curricula programs rely on the rigorous research of the NSF development process as well as incorporating into its instructional model cutting edge research on pedagogy and learning theory.
Expanding the 5E Model - an article by Dr. Arthur Eisenkraft (PDF)
Sometimes a current model must be amended to maintain its value after new information, insights, and knowledge have been gathered. Such is now the case with the highly successful 5E learning cycle and instructional model (Bybee 1997).
Maryland Studies the Pros of Putting Physics First (PDF)
Diane Householder, Coordinator of Science for the Maryland State Department of Education, has just completed two successful years of her Physics First project and is looking forward to a third.
Active Chemistry Newsletter Fall 2004 - Winter 2005 (PDF)
Field Test Training at Columbus, Ohio-Chemistry curriculum enters its third year, twenty-five high school chemistry teachers traveled to Ohio State University in Columbus to participate in a two-week Field Test training. It was a diverse group and participants came from Washington state to Florida, from Los Angeles to Massachusetts.