Projects

For over two decades, we have been working with teachers in K-12 schools to create materials and prototype "future oriented" learning environments, mainly in mathematics and science.

  • Our current "Patterns Project" concerns learning about the some of the most general and powerful scientific patterns – such as equilibration, oscillation, and threshold – which cross-cut domains like physics, biology, ecology, and even psychology and sociology. See "Papers," for sample work.
  • We investigated models of Web/Component software development and use for classroom contexts. For details, check the Web/Comp Project home page.
  • We researched students’ abilities to design, critique, and operate novel representations. For more information, please see Project MaRC.
  • We conducted a collaborative project on motion at the middle school level with the Wisconsin NCISLA/Mathematics & Science Center. Sample materials are available at Modeling and Motion.
  • An early project developed a year-long computer-based course on motion for sixth grade students.

Also, see the Boxer Bibliography for papers about our 6th grade and high school courses on motion.