Abstract
This symposium reports research investigating the design and implementation of curriculum, assessment, and professional development to promote cumulative understanding of energy. Using energy as a core idea, we link topics in 6th and 7th grade including thermodynamics, plate tectonics, global climate change, and photosynthesis. We explore new forms of assessment called My System and Energy Stories to capture cumulative understanding. Synthesis of findings across studies illustrates the trajectory of student learning and clarifies the elements of the curriculum that promote coherent views.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages | 252-259 |
Number of pages | 8 |
State | Published - Dec 1 2010 |
Event | 9th International Conference of the Learning Sciences, ICLS 2010 - Chicago, IL, United States Duration: Jun 29 2010 → Jul 2 2010 |
Other
Other | 9th International Conference of the Learning Sciences, ICLS 2010 |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | Chicago, IL |
Period | 6/29/10 → 7/2/10 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Computer Science (miscellaneous)
- Education