On a bright, sunny day, a group of first-graders eagerly begins a science investigation called “Shadow Town.” The teacher gathers them in a circle and asks, “What causes shadows?” It’s a good question ...

We will be adding new, reviewed, and/or adapted games to the list. Check back often and follow Superheroes of Science (@purduesos) on Facebook or Instagram for updates! This lesson utilizes an ...

The Program for International Student Assessment showed that 2012 math literacy data of 15-year[1]old students in 21 countries have higher averages than U.S. students. National Inventors Hall of Fame ...

College students are habituated to a classroom norm sociologists call civil attention: creating the appearance of paying attention (sitting still, looking awake, scribbling or typing) while ...

Imagine you are watching a movie, a delightfully engaging and entertaining film. Now imagine that the person sitting next to you is an acclaimed director, an expert at making movies. Will you see the ...

This study will update and extend How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience, and School (2000) by examining the research that has emerged across various disciplines that focus on the study of learning ...