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 …

Educational systems world-wide are being reformed to adapt to rapid societal changes, due
to global economic restructuring and technology development (Bellofiore, 1999; Bentley …

Learning science in the context of socio-scientific issues (SSI) can promote scientific literacy
that links science to everyday life and society. In this position paper, we argue that …

Science and mathematics are becoming computational endeavors. This fact is reflected in
the recently released Next Generation Science Standards and the decision to include …

Involving students in scientific modeling practice is one of the most effective approaches to
achieving the next generation science education learning goals. Given the complexity and …

This paper provides a rationale for the changes advocated by the Framework for K-12
Science Education and the Next Generation Science Standards. It provides an argument for …

The term smart manufacturing refers to a future-state of manufacturing, where the real-time
transmission and analysis of data from across the factory creates manufacturing intelligence …

The drawing of visual representations is important for learners and scientists alike, such as
the drawing of models to enable visual model-based reasoning. Yet few biology instructors …

Modeling is a core practice in science and a central part of scientific literacy. We present
theoretical and empirical motivation for a learning progression for scientific modeling that …

The inclusion of the practice of “developing and using models” in the Framework for K-12
Science Education and in the Next Generation Science Standards provides an opportunity …