Writing for Assessments
As students journey through school, they will be tasked with responding to a variety of written assessments. These assessments include homework problems, lab reports, argumentative essays, and open-ended or free-response test questions. Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information is a scientific and engineering practice as outlined by the NGSS and the National Research Council (NRC). Additionally, […]
What Goes On Inside a Spectrophotometer?
A spectrophotometer is an analytical instrument used to measure the amount of light absorbed (or transmitted) as it passes through a sample, such as a solution containing food dye. Spectrophotometers work on a few basic principles: The intensity of color is a measure of the amount of dissolved material in solution. For instance, imagine 2 solutions […]
Smartphones in High School Science Classes
Smartphones are everywhere today, especially for teenagers, and their potential extends far beyond social media and texting. In high school science classrooms, smart- phones and related devices offer a plethora of opportunities to enhance learning, engage students, and facilitate a deeper understanding of scientific concepts across science disciplines. Here’s how and why smartphones can be […]
Simulating Macroinvertebrate Sampling for Assessing Freshwater Quality
CAROLINA LABSHEETS Overview NGSS Standards Objective Materials Teacher Preparations Quick Links Close Quick Links Open Quick Links Overview NGSS Standards Objective Materials Teacher Preparations Overview NGSS Standards Objective Materials Teacher Preparations Overview Clean, noncontaminated water is an essential natural resource for all living organisms—animals and plants. Assessing water quality provides students the opportunity to gather […]