The Modeling Toolkit

by: Mark Windschitl and Jessica J. Thompson

Making student thinking visible with public representations.

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Susan German (Hallsville, MO)
Susan German (Hallsville, MO)

A must read

This article explains a lot of usable ideas to using models in their classroom. Five very solid ideas for implementing models in the classroom. The article references a web page that has e... See More

Pamela A
Pamela A

Many Ways to Model

If you are looking for ways to create and use effective science models help is on the way. Here a variety of approaches to modeling are discussed. Tips on how to use each approach will facil... See More

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