SERC: Pedagogy In Action Collection Resources

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Introduction to Quantum Physics concepts with an activity demonstrating Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle, wave/particle duality, Planck's Constant, de Broglie wavelength, and how Newton's Laws go right out the window on a quantum level.

Subject:: Physical Science; Physics
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Assessment; Lesson Plan; Simulation
Provider:: Science Education Resource Center (SERC) at Carleton College
Provider Set:: Pedagogy in Action
Date Added:: 02/10/2023

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Radioactive Dating: Looking at Half-Lives Using M&Ms

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Radioactive Dating: Looking at Half-Lives Using M&Ms

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This is an activity that students will use M&Ms to gain a better understanding of radioactive dating and half-lives.

Subject:: Earth and Space Science; Geology
Material Type:: Activity/Lab
Provider:: Science Education Resource Center (SERC) at Carleton College
Provider Set:: Pedagogy in Action
Author:: Kathleen Babich
Date Added:: 02/10/2023

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Radioactive Decay and Popping Popcorn -- Understanding the Rate Law

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Radioactive Decay and Popping Popcorn -- Understanding the Rate Law

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Spreadsheets Across the Curriculum module. Students build spreadsheets to forward model an example of exponential decay and interpret the meaning of the decay constant.

Subject:: Chemistry; Mathematics; Physical Science; Physics
Material Type:: Activity/Lab
Provider:: Science Education Resource Center (SERC) at Carleton College
Provider Set:: Pedagogy in Action
Author:: Christina Stringer
Date Added:: 02/10/2023

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Rain Erosion-Does the Rate of Water Effect Erosion?

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Rain Erosion-Does the Rate of Water Effect Erosion?

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This activity is a guided inquiry investigation where students gather data on rate of water falling on erosion. Student will interpret their data, and develop a conclusion from the data. The data will lead to further questions, which can be developed by the students.

Subject:: Earth and Space Science; Geology
Material Type:: Activity/Lab
Provider:: Science Education Resource Center (SERC) at Carleton College
Provider Set:: Pedagogy in Action
Author:: kyle johnson
Date Added:: 02/10/2023

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Rainbow Challenge Lab

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In this inquiry lab activity, the students will attempt to layer 6 different kinds of soda pops in a large test tube. The students will have to use prior knowledge of the physical properties of liquids, in particular density, to accomplish this task.

Subject:: Chemistry; Physical Science; Physics
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Assessment; Lesson Plan
Provider:: Science Education Resource Center (SERC) at Carleton College
Provider Set:: Pedagogy in Action
Date Added:: 02/10/2023

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Rainbow Milk

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In this classroom experiment the students will observe primary colors mixing together to create a secondary color.

Subject:: Physical Science; Physics
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Lesson Plan
Provider:: Science Education Resource Center (SERC) at Carleton College
Provider Set:: Pedagogy in Action
Author:: Lisa Schoneman
Date Added:: 02/10/2023

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Reasoning About Center and Spread: How do Students Spend Their Time?

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Reasoning About Center and Spread: How do Students Spend Their Time?

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This activity helps students develop better understanding and stronger reasoning skills about distributions in terms of center and spread. Key words: center, spread, distribution

Subject:: Mathematics
Material Type:: Activity/Lab
Provider:: Science Education Resource Center (SERC) at Carleton College
Provider Set:: Pedagogy in Action
Author:: Shirley Alt
Date Added:: 02/10/2023

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Reflection Race: Exploring Reflection of Light

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Reflection Race: Exploring Reflection of Light

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Students will explore reflection using hand mirrors and a laser pointer in this competitive activity.

Subject:: Mathematics; Physical Science; Physics
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Assessment; Lesson Plan
Provider:: Science Education Resource Center (SERC) at Carleton College
Provider Set:: Pedagogy in Action
Author:: Garret Bitker
Date Added:: 02/10/2023

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The Reflection of Light

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This activity is an investigation where students experiment with reflection using plane mirrors.

Subject:: Physical Science; Physics
Material Type:: Activity/Lab
Provider:: Science Education Resource Center (SERC) at Carleton College
Provider Set:: Pedagogy in Action
Author:: Karinda Groothuis
Date Added:: 02/10/2023

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Relative Dating Using "The Block"

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This an inqiury based activity where students are asked to sequence events that have occurred to a block of wood and justify their answers.

Subject:: Botany; Life Science
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Assessment; Lesson Plan
Provider:: Science Education Resource Center (SERC) at Carleton College
Provider Set:: Pedagogy in Action
Author:: Marjorie Ostgaard
Date Added:: 02/10/2023

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Replicating Colors: Using Tints, Shades and Primary Colors

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Replicating Colors: Using Tints, Shades and Primary Colors

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In this activity, students will mix paints and create a formula to match a muted color. The formula will be tested. Students will discuss their observations and develop new questions about color mixing to pursue.

Subject:: Physical Science; Physics
Material Type:: Activity/Lab
Provider:: Science Education Resource Center (SERC) at Carleton College
Provider Set:: Pedagogy in Action
Author:: Kaye Barry
Date Added:: 02/10/2023

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Research Paper in Introductory Econometrics

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Research Paper in Introductory Econometrics

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Through this independent research project, students experience the process of doing real economics research using appropriate econometric methods.

Subject:: Economics; Social Studies
Material Type:: Activity/Lab
Provider:: Science Education Resource Center (SERC) at Carleton College
Provider Set:: Pedagogy in Action
Author:: Steve DeLoach
Date Added:: 02/10/2023

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Researching, Constructing, and Testing (Student Made) Solar Ovens

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Researching, Constructing, and Testing (Student Made) Solar Ovens

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This activity requires students to research, design, construct, and test a solar oven. Students will collect data from their own individual oven to combine with research of "real-life" solar ovens in an activity ending scientific paper.

Subject:: Career and Technical Education; Technology and Engineering
Material Type:: Activity/Lab
Provider:: Science Education Resource Center (SERC) at Carleton College
Provider Set:: Pedagogy in Action
Author:: Mara Gould
Date Added:: 02/10/2023

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Research on Economics of Population

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Research paper on the economics of population using international census data.

Subject:: Economics; Social Studies
Material Type:: Activity/Lab
Provider:: Science Education Resource Center (SERC) at Carleton College
Provider Set:: Pedagogy in Action
Author:: George Alter
Date Added:: 02/10/2023

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Resolving Force Vectors: Interactive Demonstration

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Resolving Force Vectors: Interactive Demonstration

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This is an Interactive Lecture Demonstration for resolving force vectors using the suspended block demonstration (1J30.10).

Subject:: Physical Science; Physics
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Simulation
Provider:: Science Education Resource Center (SERC) at Carleton College
Provider Set:: Pedagogy in Action
Author:: Marsha Hobbs
Date Added:: 02/10/2023

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Revving up for Relief: Harley-Davidson at the ITC

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Revving up for Relief: Harley-Davidson at the ITC

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Published in 1986, this Kennedy School case tells the story of Harley-Davidson's application to the ITC for temporary relief from high levels of imported Japanese motorcycles. The case lays out, in considerable detail, Harley's justification for protection and the Japanese manufacturers' counterarguments. The case is presented in two parts, the first focusing on the extent of the "injury" an the second on the nature of the relief Harley requested.

Subject:: Business and Information Technology; Career and Technical Education; Civics and Government; Economics; Social Studies
Material Type:: Activity/Lab
Provider:: Science Education Resource Center (SERC) at Carleton College
Provider Set:: Pedagogy in Action
Author:: Dorothy Robyn
Date Added:: 02/10/2023

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Riemann Sums and Area Approximations

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After covering the standard course material on area under a curve, Riemann sums and numerical integration, Calculus I students are given a write-pair-share activity that directs them to predict the best area approximation methods for each of several different functions. Afterwards, the instructor employs a Web-based applet that visually displays each method and provides the corresponding numerical approximations.

Subject:: Mathematics
Material Type:: Activity/Lab
Provider:: Science Education Resource Center (SERC) at Carleton College
Provider Set:: Pedagogy in Action
Author:: James J. Rutledge
Date Added:: 02/10/2023

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Ring of Investigation: What Will We Find?

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Ring of Investigation: What Will We Find?

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This activity is a field investigation where students gather data, draw detailed diagrams, and write descriptions about living organisms and non-living things seen in a small school ground area.