The characteristics of contemporary societies are increasingly theorized as global, fluid
(Bauman, 1998), and networked (Castells, 2001). These conditions underpin the emerging …

The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of the nature of models and their uses in
the science classroom based on a theoretical review of literature. The ideas that science …

This paper presents an integrative framework for analyzing science meaning‐making with
representations. It integrates the research on multiple representations and multimodal …

Ask anyone who has done work on argumentation in science classrooms what their primary
concern has been in this line of research, and they will most likely respond with one word …

The move from learning science from representations to learning science with
representations has many potential and undocumented complexities. This thematic analysis …

Science teaching and learning are discursive practices, yet analysis of these practices has
frequently been grounded in theorizations that place language at the forefront of interaction …

This study concerns text, language, and learning in a linguistically heterogeneous upper
secondary class in Sweden where students aged 16 to 17 are studying biology. One starting …

The teaching of science is a complex process, involving the use of multiple modalities. This
paper illustrates the potential of a multimodal semiotics discourse analysis framework to …

This chapter discusses the concept of disciplinary literacy, which has the potential to help
students bridge the gap between high school and college or work. It summarizes research …

Developing scientific literacy about water systems is critical for K‐12 students. However,
even with opportunities to build knowledge about the hydrosphere in elementary …