What’s Wrong in Waterville?

In this curriculum, elementary students are both empowered and challenged to encounter a phenomenon, construct an explanation, and design a solution. Students work with a team of water quality scientists to investigate the issue of the fish population in the pond by Franny’s Farm.

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Summer 2023 RET/REU Deliverable Booklet

Produced during the 2023 summer Research Experience for Teachers (RET) and Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) at Iowa State University, this booklet showcases the participants’ learning and includes personal stories, ideas for student engagement, and professional goals related to their work during the academic year.

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Authentic Science Podcast Episodes

Want to learn more about how the NGSS Science and Engineering Practices look in real research labs? Sit back and enjoy four episodes of the Authentic Science podcast featuring Abby Schaefer as we discuss each of the SEPs and her journey as a female-identifying STEM researcher.

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