Popping Past the Standards: Helping students develop nature of science and nature of technology.
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| Title: | Popping Past the Standards: Helping students develop nature of science and nature of technology. |
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| Authors: | Fornoff, Kaylee (AUTHOR) kaylee.fornoff@gmail.com, Kruse, Jerrid (AUTHOR) kaylee.fornoff@gmail.com, Kelly, Traci (AUTHOR) kaylee.fornoff@gmail.com, Abdirahman, Shukri (AUTHOR) kaylee.fornoff@gmail.com, Wolfe, Izabella (AUTHOR) kaylee.fornoff@gmail.com, Smits, Lara (AUTHOR) kaylee.fornoff@gmail.com |
| Source: | Science & Children. Mar/Apr2026, Vol. 63 Issue 2, p89-95. 7p. |
| Subject Terms: | *Inquiry-based learning, *Next Generation Science Standards (Education), *Scientific knowledge, *Collaborative learning, Acquisition of data, Data visualization |
| Abstract: | Designed around student inquiry, this five-lesson unit helps second graders make sense of Next Generation Science Standard 2-PS1-4 by examining reversible and irreversible changes when materials are heated or cooled. Through a hands-on popcorn investigation, students explore core science concepts through data collection, graphing, and collaborative inquiry. The unit integrates the nature of science (NOS) and nature of technology (NOT) to deepen students' understanding of how science works, how technology supports scientific practices, and how to interpret and communicate data. Lessons are designed to be inquiry-based, developmentally appropriate, and collaborative. This approach enhances students' understanding of science content while also fostering their development as scientific thinkers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | Designed around student inquiry, this five-lesson unit helps second graders make sense of Next Generation Science Standard 2-PS1-4 by examining reversible and irreversible changes when materials are heated or cooled. Through a hands-on popcorn investigation, students explore core science concepts through data collection, graphing, and collaborative inquiry. The unit integrates the nature of science (NOS) and nature of technology (NOT) to deepen students' understanding of how science works, how technology supports scientific practices, and how to interpret and communicate data. Lessons are designed to be inquiry-based, developmentally appropriate, and collaborative. This approach enhances students' understanding of science content while also fostering their development as scientific thinkers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 00368148 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/00368148.2026.2640826 |
