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Improved Learning in a Large-Enrollment Physics Class
23 May 2011 | Teaching Materials
Authors: Louis Deslauriers, Ellen Schelew, Carl WiemanWe compared the amounts of learning achieved using two different instructional approaches under controlled conditions. We measured the learning of a specific set of topics and objectives when taught by 3 hours of traditional lecture given by...
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Infusing Rural High School Science Curricula With Cutting Edge Research
04 Apr 2012 | Seminars | Contributor(s): Kathy Daniels, Georgia L Everett
Two teacher participants from the 2011 Research Goes to School program presented this seminar at the NSTA 2012 conference. This presentation shows what the teachers were able to gain from their experience in the program and how they were able to apply to their classrooms.Contributing Authors:...
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KS1 History Resources
14 Feb 2020 | External Link | Contributor(s): Sophie Winters
KS1 and Years 1-2 history, children will learn about a number of subjects over a wide time frame. This includes changes in recent memory to national life or events that are beyond memory. Topics include The Gunpower Plot, First and Second World Wars and The Battle Of Hastings. Plus, you will...
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KS1 Maths Resources
11 Feb 2020 | External Link | Contributor(s): Declan Lockheed
Twinkl Stage 1 Maths resources are linked to the National Curriculum and contain support materials for Year 1 & Year 2 SATs maths revision. Download KS1 numeracy worksheets to develop fluency, reasoning and problem-solving, play fun and engaging KS1 maths games on number bonds and have a...
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Materials for Size-Dependent Properties Station
13 Jul 2015 | Notes
Here are the links and prices for the stations in the size-dependent properties activity.
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Moving from petroleum to plants to energize our world
13 Apr 2012 | External Link | Contributor(s): Ann Bessenbacher
Can we imagine a future fueled by living plants rather than oil? The Center for direct Catalytic Conversion of Biomass to Biofuels (C3Bio) was established in 2009 with a 5-year, $20 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science. C3Bio researchers at Purdue University are...
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Nanotechnology with Dr. Ali Shakouri, Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University
01 Jan 2015 | Seminars | Contributor(s): Lisa Paulette Kirkham
In this 26 minute video Dr. Ali Shakouri talks about nanotechnology work in his lab at Purdue. Electro semi-conductors that heat and cool at the nanoscale are shown and explained.
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Open Learning Environments, Foundations, Methods, and Models
17 Feb 2012 | Downloads | Contributor(s): Kari Clase, Peg A Ertmer
RGS Summer 2011 Week 1 ResourceMichael Hannafin- University of GeorgiaSusan Land - The Pennsylvania State UniversityKevin Oliver - University of Georgia
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PBL Challenge Investigating a National and Local Problem
17 Feb 2012 | Seminars | Contributor(s): Kari Clase, Peg A Ertmer
RGS Supplemental Material Summer 2011 EDCI 627000
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PBL Developing a Driving Question
17 Feb 2012 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s): Peg A Ertmer
RGS Summer 2011 PBL: Developing a Driving Question
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PBL Facilitation and Questioning Strategies
17 Feb 2012 | Seminars | Contributor(s): Kari Clase, Peg A Ertmer
RGS Summer 2011 Supplemental Material
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PBL Learning Meets Case-Based Reasoning in the Middle School Science Classroom: Putting Learning by Design Into Practice
17 Feb 2012 | Downloads | Contributor(s): Kari Clase, Peg A Ertmer
RGS Summer 2011 Supplemental Material:This article tells the story of the design of Learning by Design™ (LBD), a project- based inquiry approach to science learning with roots in case-based reasoning and problem-based learning, pointing out the theoretical contributions of both, classroom issues...
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PBL Summer 2011 UV Activity Notes
17 Feb 2012 | Downloads | Contributor(s): Kari Clase, Peg A Ertmer
RGS Summer 2011 UV Bead Activity Experimental Design Notes
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PBL to the Rescue: Using PBL in a Human Anatomy and Physiology High School Class
17 Sep 2013 | Seminars | Contributor(s): Brian Duncan
This one hour video presentation given by Brian Duncan, an Attica, Indiana Jr./Sr. High School science teacher. He presents his experience using PBL to teach Human Anatomy and Physiology High School class to the Research Goes to School workshop in Summer 2013. Be sure to look at the supporting...
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Problem Based Approach to Instruction
17 Feb 2012 | Downloads | Contributor(s): Kari Clase, Peg A Ertmer
RGS Summer 2011 Supplemental Material:This chapter examines the problem-based learning approach to instructionfrom the perspective of instructional design theory and synthesizes the current knowledge and theory into some universal methods, situational methods, and principles for a theory of...
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Quixote Industries Presentation
17 Feb 2012 | Seminars | Contributor(s): Jessica Austin, Georgia L Everett, Michael Mieher, Robin L Townsend
RGS Summer 2011 Presentation: What percent of Indiana's electrical grid energy can be displaced by wind energy in the next 20 years?
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Research Activities 2013-14 PowerPoint Slides
16 Jun 2014 | Downloads | Contributor(s): Brenda Capobianco, Todd Richard Kelley, James Daniel Lehman
PowerPoint slides detailing SLED research activities during the 2013-14 and 2014-14 years.
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RGS Activities Materials Reflection Rubric Summer 2011
17 Feb 2012 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s): Lisa Paulette Kirkham
PBL Rubric from EDCI 62700 class from Research Goes to School (RGS) Summer 2011: Student Activities and Scaffolds; Materials and Resources Reflection Rubric
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RGS Driving Question, Curricular Objectives, and Standards Reflection Rubric Summer 2011
17 Feb 2012 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s): Lisa Paulette Kirkham
PBL Rubric from EDCI 62700 class from Research Goes to School (RGS) Summer 2011: Driving Question, Curricular Objectives, and Standards Reflection Rubric
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RGS EDCI 62700 Summer 2011 Syllabus
17 Feb 2012 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s): Lisa Paulette Kirkham
Syllabus for RGS EDCI 62700 Summer 2011 PBL Class