Level: High School Creator: CT-STEM Topic: Membranes formation Link This activity allows students to qualitatively understand the dynamics of membrane formation. Students will use computational tools to… Read more “Phospholipids Between Us: (Part 1) Understanding Membranes”
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I am a veteran, secondary science teacher turn Ph.D. student pursuing my doctorate in science education. While in the classroom, I was a highly-decorated instructor who led a progressive classroom that continually bumped up against the edges of what many thought possible for an instructional space. During my time as a graduate student, I have worked to establish a vibrant research agenda and to establish a presence at multiple international gatherings. My research currently focuses on non-technological approaches to teaching computational thinking and integrating computational thinking into science curricula.
Forced Oscillations & Resonance
Level: High School Creator: CT-STEM Topic: Waves and Sound Link This activity uses the PhET Resonance simulation, found at: http://phet.colorado.edu/sims/resonance/resonance_en.html. Students will study free springs or pendulums… Read more “Forced Oscillations & Resonance”
Analyzing Data From A Space Shuttle Ascent
Level: High School Creator: CT-STEM Topic: Motion Link Students will use spreadsheet software (Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets) to learn about the relationship between time, distance, velocity, and… Read more “Analyzing Data From A Space Shuttle Ascent”
Atomic Motion In Different States of Matter
Level: High School Creator: CT-STEM Topic: Chemistry Link After a brief mini-lecture and follow-up handout defining the terms atom, molecule, element, and compound, students use the Concord… Read more “Atomic Motion In Different States of Matter”
Atomic Forces And Phase Transitions
Level: High School Creator: CT-STEM Topic: Phase Change Link Students will explore phase transitions and packing structure using a model of atoms based on the Lennard-Jones potential.
Constructing A Simple Model: Solid Diffusion
Level: High School Creator: CT-STEM Topic: Diffusion Link This lesson introduces the ABM design process as well as a number of important ABM concepts by guiding the… Read more “Constructing A Simple Model: Solid Diffusion”
Computational Biology: DNA Sequencing And Inherited Traits
Level: High School Creator: CT-STEM Topic: DNA Sequencing Link The students learn about computational biology careers and use professional computational biology tools to carry out DNA sequencing… Read more “Computational Biology: DNA Sequencing And Inherited Traits”
Introduction To Netlogo: Rusting & Rates of Reaction
Level: High School Creator: CT-STEM Topic: Chemical Reactions Link Students will use the rusting model to investigate the factors that affect the rate of rust formation. Each… Read more “Introduction To Netlogo: Rusting & Rates of Reaction”
Determination of Ohm’s Law Using Simulated Circuits
Level: High School Creator: CT-STEM Topic: Electricity Link A basic electric circuit will be simulated, consisting of a power supply, ammeter, resistors, and wiring. Using this circuit… Read more “Determination of Ohm’s Law Using Simulated Circuits”
Exploring DNA Replication
Level: High School Creator: CT-STEM Topic: DNA Replication Link The DNA Replication Fork model helps students to simulate the process of DNA replication that occurs in every… Read more “Exploring DNA Replication”
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