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Norman Herr, Ph.D.
  • NH
    • Norm
    • Peaks Climbed
    • Quotes
  • Courses
    • 514 - Computers in Instruction
    • 525 - Methods of Teaching Science
    • 554 Seminar Student Teaching in Science - 1
    • 555 Seminar Student Teaching in Science - 2
    • 616 - Computer Supported Collaborative Science - 1
    • 642 Computer Supported Collaborative Learning - I
    • 652- Computer Supported Collaborative Learning-II
    • 656- Computers in Science Teaching
    • 676 Adv. Laboratory Curriculum Development
    • 699 A-C Independent Study
  • Research
    • Books
    • Publications
    • Presentations
      • 2014 California STEM Symposium - San Diego - September 2014
      • 2018 Noyce Regional Conference - Tuscon - Developing & Using Models
      • AACE E-Learn 2013
      • AACE Formative Assessment
      • AAPT Southern California Section
      • ASTE 2013
      • ASTE 2014 - Paper Set
      • ASTE 2014 CSCS & NGSS
      • ASTE 2015
      • ASTE-HICE 2020
      • Computer Supported Collaborative Instruction: SITE, Austin 3/12
      • CSCS - Nanjing Chinese Scholars
      • CSCS Open House 2015 - CSCS & NGSS
      • CSTA-2019-Employing NASA-data to model interactions in earth systems
      • CSUN Faculty Development - Formative Assessment
      • Employing Collaborative Online Documents for Continuous Formative Assessments; HP-Catalyst - Beijing, April, 2012
      • Employing Collaborative Online Documents for Continuous Formative Assessments; SITE, Austin, 3/12
      • HICE 2014
      • HICE 2017
      • NGSS Chemistry Storylines - Paradigms for Teaching and Learning Chemistry
      • NGSS Storylines - Paradigms for Teaching and Learning Physics
      • Online Learning in International Education 2018 New Zealand
      • Supervision of Student Teachers - Video
      • Teaching STEM to Diverse Students with Cloud Computing - CA STEM Symposium
      • Using Collaborative Web-Based Docs to Instantly Collect and Analyze Whole-Class Data; CyTSE, Berkeley, CA; 2/11
      • Website Development
      • Western Regional Noyce Conference - Continuous Formative Assessment
      • WRNC- NGSS Three Course Model
      • Workshops
        • 555 Tasks
        • Building a Contact List
        • Science Conferences & Workshops
      • Presentations
      • CSLC-Summer Biology
      • Bert Corona NGSS Workshop
      • Inquiry with Gizmos
    • Grants
      • PhysTec
      • California Science Project
      • cscs
      • MSTI - Math & Science Teacher Initiative
    • Research
    • Articles
      • CDA
      • CFA
  • Grad
    • Master's Programs
    • Credential Programs
    • MSTI - Math & Science Teacher Initiative
    • Graduate Programs
    • Professional Development
      • Professional Journals
      • Field Trip Sites
      • Mel Beech
      • MDECOE - Conceptual Framework
      • Bert Corona HS - NGSS
      • Edison
      • Collaboration
    • CSET Prep Workshops
    • Physics CSET
    • General Science CSET
  • NGSS
    • NGSS
    • DCI - Disciplinary Core Ideas
      • Physical Sciences
      • Life Sciences
      • Earth & Space Science
    • SEP - Science and Engineering Practices
      • SEP-1 Asking Questions and Defining Problems
      • SEP-2 Developing and Using Models
      • SEP-3 Planning and Carrying Out Investigations
      • SEP-4 Analyzing and Interpreting data
      • SEP-5 Using mathematics and computational thinking
      • SEP-6 Constructing explanations & designing solutions
      • SEP-7 Engaging in Argument from Evidence
      • SEP-8 Obtaining, Evaluating and Communicating Information
    • CCC - Cross-Cutting Concepts
      • CCC-1 Patterns
      • CCC-2 Cause and Effect
      • CCC-3 Scale, Proportion & Quantity
      • CCC-4 Systems and System Models
      • CCC-5 Energy & Matter
      • CCC-6 Structure & Function
      • CCC-7 Stability & Change
    • PE - Performance Expectations
      • ETS- Engineering, Technology, Science
        • Engineering
        • Addressing Major Global Challenges
    • Strategies & Curriculum
      • Lesson Planning
        • 5E Model
        • CER - Claims-Evidence-Reasoning
        • Educational Objectives
        • Feedback
        • Inquiry
        • Phenomena
        • POGIL
        • Problem Based Learning (PBL)
      • Educational Theories
        • Theories
        • Educational Theories
        • Active Learning
        • Bloom's Taxonomy
        • Constructivism
        • Engaging Learners
          • Equity vs. Equality
          • Science Humor
          • Quickwrite
          • Growth Mindset
          • STEAM
          • Student-Centered Classroom
        • Growth Mindset
        • Multiple Intelligences
        • PCK, TPCK
        • Peer Grading
        • Scaffolding
        • UDL & NGSS
          • IEP VS 504
        • VARK - Multiple Modalities
      • Academic Language
        • Symbols
        • Language Function
      • CSUN
        • Class Policies
        • Stock Room
          • Common sources of chemicals
      • Historical Perspective
        • 1998 Standards
        • History of Science Education
        • Layered vs Spiral Curriculua
        • Shifts in NGSS
      • 3-course model
        • Chemistry in the Earth System
        • Living Earth
        • Physics of the Universe
        • ETS- Engineering, Technology and Applications of Science
      • Curriculum
        • Advanced Placement (AP) & NGSS
        • Bozeman Science - NGSS
        • CAST California Science Test
        • Conceptual Flows / Concept Maps / NGSS
        • NGSS - Myths & Facts
        • Science Courses
  • CSCS
    • CSCS
      • Continuous Formative Assessment
      • Pooled Data Analysis
      • Collaborative Resource Development
    • CSCS - Chemistry
      • Air Pressure
        • Air Pressure - Movies
      • Atomic Radius - Properties of the Elements
      • Atoms, Ions, Isotopes
      • Carbon Dioxide & Climate Change
        • Absorption of IR - Climate Change
        • Carbon Dioxide - Density
        • Carbon Dioxide, pH, and ocean acidification
        • CO2 & IR absorption
        • Combustion
        • Coral Bleaching
        • Degassing
        • General Information
        • Photosynthesis
        • Producing Carbon Dioxide
        • Release of Carbon Dioxide from Limestone
        • Removal Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide
        • Respiration
        • vocabulary
      • Charles Law - Hot Air Balloons
      • Composition of Biological Molecules
        • form - composition of molecules
        • Molecules
        • PHOTOS
      • Diffusion - Olfaction
      • Element Analysis (Databases, Graphing)
      • Endothermic & Exothermic Reactions
      • Energy Transfer
        • Expermient
      • Faraday's Candle - Developing Scientifically Oriented Questions
        • Faraday's Candle - Data Sheet
        • Observations of a burning candle
          • Submit your word doc
        • Observations of a Candle
      • Molecular Models
      • Periodic Table
      • Significance of Chemistry
      • Phase Change
    • CSCS - Env. & Earth/Space Sci
      • Air Pollution
        • Chemistry of Ozone
        • Ozone - Number of unhealthy days
        • Pollutants
      • Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide
      • Earthquakes & Volcanoes
        • 1994 CSUN Earthquake
        • Costliest Earthquakes
        • Deadliest Earthquakes
        • Deadliest Volcanoes
        • Major Earthquakes
        • Recent Eruptions
        • Recent Quakes
        • Student data
        • Tallest volcanoes on each continent
        • Determining the Epicenter of an Earthquake
      • Environmental Issues
      • Geotagging
      • Hurricanes - Tropical Cylcones
        • Data
        • Famous Hurricanes
        • Hurricane videos
        • Observations - Form
        • Observations - Hurricanes
      • Los Angeles River
        • Field Investigation
        • Identification and recording of plant & animal species
        • LA River at Balboa
        • LA River Models
        • Lewis McAdams Riverfront Park
        • Los Angeles River at Balboa Avenue
        • Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Area
        • Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Area
        • Steelhead Park, Elysian Narrows
      • Lost on the Moon
      • Map Construction - Following Directions
      • Mapping
      • Mapping Environmental Issues
      • Orbits
      • Sands-Arenology
      • Santa Ana Winds
      • Sustainability - Initiatives at CSUN
        • Arbor Grill
        • Botanic Garden
        • Campus Recycling Services
        • Central Plant Thermal Storage
        • Chaparral Hall
        • Earthquake Garden
        • Electric Vehicle Charging Station
        • Food Garden
        • Fuel Cell
        • Matador Bicycle Compounds
        • Orange Grove
        • Photovoltaic Project
        • Photovoltaic Project II
        • Rainforest Project
        • Southern California Ecoregion Demonstration Garden
        • Stream, Pond & Observatory
        • Student Recreation Center
        • Transit Station
        • Valley Performing Arts Center
        • Weather Station
      • Urban Heat Islands - 2
      • Geology - Rocks
      • Fire Ecology
    • CSCS - General Science
      • Analogies - Introducing new concepts
      • Analyzing & Interpreting Data
        • 20.1 Calculations and Computer modeling
        • 20.4 Scatter & Line Graphs
        • 20.5 Column & Bar Graphs
        • 20.6 Pie & Area Graphs
        • 20.7 Combination Plots
        • 20.8 Statistics
      • Applying for Science Teaching Positions
        • Cover Letter
        • Resume
      • Careers that requires science
      • Cloze & Inference
      • Cognates & Scientific Terms
        • Sources of English Languages
          • British Empire, 1919
      • Collaborative Lab Report
      • Collaborative Presentations
      • Correlations
      • Creating Online Quizes
      • Dimensional Analysis
        • Answers
      • Discovery Cube LA Study Guide
        • Discovery cube
      • Discrepant events
        • retinal fatigue
        • retina
      • Engineering Activities
      • Estimates, Scale
      • Extrapolation & Inference
      • Formative Assessments
        • Employing Collaborative Online Documents for Continuous Formative Assessment
      • Getting to know your students
      • Graphing Stories
      • Indirect Measurement
      • Mind Mapping
      • Misconceptions in Science
        • Misconceptions in Biology
        • Misconceptions in Chemistry
        • Misconceptions in Earth and Space Science
        • Misconceptions in Physics
      • Models & Universal Design for Learning
      • NGSS - Next Generation Science Standards
      • Observations
      • Photographic Techniques
        • Infrared Photography
        • Screen Recording
        • Slow Motion Photography
        • Stop Motion Photography
        • Time Lapse Photography
        • Microscopy and Telescopes
      • Pictorial Riddles
      • Powers of Ten
      • Research Questions
        • Research in physical & earth science
          • Possible Independent & Dependent Variables
          • Possible Subjects
        • Research with animals
          • Possible Dependent Variables
          • Possible Independent Variables
          • Possible Subjects
        • Research with humans
          • Possible Dependent Variables
          • Possible Independent Variables
          • Possible Subjects
        • Research with plants, protozoa, bacteria, and fungi
          • Possible Dependent Variables
          • Possible Independent Variables
          • Possible Subjects
      • Scan & Post
        • Estimating the Distance to the Moon
          • Determining the distance to the moon
        • Movies to help with scan & post activities
        • Scan & Post Technique
      • Science Games
      • Science in the community
      • Science Reading Skills
        • Characteristics of Readers
      • Simulations, Models & Data Analysis
        • Other Simulations
      • Slide Rules and Approximation
        • Scientific Notation
      • Structure & Function
      • Student Response Systems / Formative Assessment Tools
      • Translating Words into Mathematical Symbols
      • Units; Dimensional Analysis
        • Straight Line Method
      • Video Microscopy
      • Vocabulary - Academic Language
        • Biology Roots
        • Chemistry Roots
        • Dictionary or Root Words
        • Earth & Space Science Roots
        • Physics Roots
      • Walking through graphs
      • What in the Universe?
      • Procedures
      • Word Problems
      • Geometry in Science
      • Black Box Science
    • CSCS - Physics
      • Air Pressure
      • Audio Analysis
        • Frequencies
      • Density & Buoyancy - What causes something to sink or float?
        • Applications of Density to Everyday Life
        • photos
        • Research Study on Obesity
      • Electricity - Induction
      • EM Waves - Sensors
        • Speed of Light
        • Speed of Light
      • Exercise & Motion Analysis 1
        • GPX files
        • Wilson Canyon Bench
      • Exercise & Motion Analysis 2
        • Power ratings of household appliances (W)
      • Harmonic Motion - Deriving the Formula for a Pendululm
        • Analyze Data
        • What is harmonic motion?
      • Light - Determining the Speed & Wavelength of Light
      • Refraction of Light
        • Disappearing coin
      • Relevance of Physics - How Physics is Used in Other Fields
        • Examples
      • Rockets; Video Analysis
        • Old Technique
        • Rockets
      • Stomp Rockets
      • Torque - Rotatational Equilibrium
        • Right hand rule
      • Waves & Information Transfer
        • Digital Transmission
        • Digital vs. Analog Transmission
        • Energy and Amplitude
        • HS-PS4-1.
        • HS-PS4-2.
        • HS-PS4-3.
        • HS-PS4-4.
        • HS-PS4-5.
        • MS-PS4-1.
        • MS-PS4-2.
        • MS-PS4-3.
        • Validity & Reliability
        • Wave Particle Duality of Light
      • Schematics for electronic circuits
    • CSCS - Biology
      • Beri-Beri - Using History to teach Science
        • Research Question
          • Causes of Disease -3
          • Causes of Disease - 4
          • Causes of Disease - 5
          • Causes of Disease - 6
          • Causes of Disease - 7
          • Causes of Disease - 8
          • Causes of Disease - 9
      • Biomes & Climographs
        • Alpine and Subalpine Tundra and Forests
        • Chaparral / Mediterranean
        • Deserts
        • Grasslands and Savannah
        • Marine
        • Temperate Coniferous Forests
        • Temperature Deciduous Forests
        • Tropical Rainforests
      • Cell Biology
      • Classification
        • Concept Maps
        • Mind Maps
      • Cycling of matter and energy
        • Oak Woodland
      • Disease Vectors
        • Disease Vectors
      • Ecosystems
      • Enzymes
        • Teacher Notes
      • Epidemiology
      • Forest Ecology
      • Flower Anatomy
      • Genetics - Dihybrid Cross
        • genetics terms
      • Genetics - Dominant & Recessive Traits
        • Genetics Survey
      • Genetics - Genotype & Phenotype
      • Heart Rate & Exercise
        • Circulatory System
        • Heart
        • Terminology
        • Terminology
      • Memory
        • Instructor directions
        • Serial Position Effect
      • Mitosis
        • A
        • B
        • C
        • D
        • E
        • F
        • G
        • H
        • mitosis diagrams
        • Results
      • Nutrition
        • "Average" Food intake for a day
          • Food
      • Organizational Hierarchy
      • Osmosis & Osmotic Concentration
      • Population Dynamics - Penguins
        • Fisheries Biologist
        • Marine Ecologist
        • Meteorologist
        • Oceanographer
        • Ornithologist
      • Reaction Time
      • Seeds - Germination
      • Sky Islands
      • Temperature & Species Distribution
        • California
      • Tobacco & Alcohol
        • Evaluate Alcohol Advertisers Claims
        • Evaluate Tobacco Advertisements
        • Procedure
      • Tree Rings, Climate
        • Environment
        • Glossary
        • Growth characteristics
        • Growth Rates of Trees
        • Identification
        • Petrified Wood
        • Trees of California
          • Coast Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia)
          • Coast Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens)
          • Gray Pine (Pinus sabiniana)
          • Incense Cedar (Calocedrus decurrens)
          • Ponderosa Pine (Pinus ponderosa)
          • Red Fir (Abies magnifica)
        • Yearly rainfall estimates
      • Using Databases to Analyze Dietary Risks
      • Vision
      • Structure & Function - Plant morphology
      • Photosynthesis
    • CSCL- Other
      • Where in the World?
      • Computer History
      • Computer Technology
      • Internet
      • Desmos
  • Tech
    • Apps for teaching
      • Sensors
      • Hacks
      • Analytics
      • Spreadsheet Commands
    • Video Tutorials
    • White Board
Norman Herr, Ph.D.
  • NH
    • Norm
    • Peaks Climbed
    • Quotes
  • Courses
    • 514 - Computers in Instruction
    • 525 - Methods of Teaching Science
    • 554 Seminar Student Teaching in Science - 1
    • 555 Seminar Student Teaching in Science - 2
    • 616 - Computer Supported Collaborative Science - 1
    • 642 Computer Supported Collaborative Learning - I
    • 652- Computer Supported Collaborative Learning-II
    • 656- Computers in Science Teaching
    • 676 Adv. Laboratory Curriculum Development
    • 699 A-C Independent Study
  • Research
    • Books
    • Publications
    • Presentations
      • 2014 California STEM Symposium - San Diego - September 2014
      • 2018 Noyce Regional Conference - Tuscon - Developing & Using Models
      • AACE E-Learn 2013
      • AACE Formative Assessment
      • AAPT Southern California Section
      • ASTE 2013
      • ASTE 2014 - Paper Set
      • ASTE 2014 CSCS & NGSS
      • ASTE 2015
      • ASTE-HICE 2020
      • Computer Supported Collaborative Instruction: SITE, Austin 3/12
      • CSCS - Nanjing Chinese Scholars
      • CSCS Open House 2015 - CSCS & NGSS
      • CSTA-2019-Employing NASA-data to model interactions in earth systems
      • CSUN Faculty Development - Formative Assessment
      • Employing Collaborative Online Documents for Continuous Formative Assessments; HP-Catalyst - Beijing, April, 2012
      • Employing Collaborative Online Documents for Continuous Formative Assessments; SITE, Austin, 3/12
      • HICE 2014
      • HICE 2017
      • NGSS Chemistry Storylines - Paradigms for Teaching and Learning Chemistry
      • NGSS Storylines - Paradigms for Teaching and Learning Physics
      • Online Learning in International Education 2018 New Zealand
      • Supervision of Student Teachers - Video
      • Teaching STEM to Diverse Students with Cloud Computing - CA STEM Symposium
      • Using Collaborative Web-Based Docs to Instantly Collect and Analyze Whole-Class Data; CyTSE, Berkeley, CA; 2/11
      • Website Development
      • Western Regional Noyce Conference - Continuous Formative Assessment
      • WRNC- NGSS Three Course Model
      • Workshops
        • 555 Tasks
        • Building a Contact List
        • Science Conferences & Workshops
      • Presentations
      • CSLC-Summer Biology
      • Bert Corona NGSS Workshop
      • Inquiry with Gizmos
    • Grants
      • PhysTec
      • California Science Project
      • cscs
      • MSTI - Math & Science Teacher Initiative
    • Research
    • Articles
      • CDA
      • CFA
  • Grad
    • Master's Programs
    • Credential Programs
    • MSTI - Math & Science Teacher Initiative
    • Graduate Programs
    • Professional Development
      • Professional Journals
      • Field Trip Sites
      • Mel Beech
      • MDECOE - Conceptual Framework
      • Bert Corona HS - NGSS
      • Edison
      • Collaboration
    • CSET Prep Workshops
    • Physics CSET
    • General Science CSET
  • NGSS
    • NGSS
    • DCI - Disciplinary Core Ideas
      • Physical Sciences
      • Life Sciences
      • Earth & Space Science
    • SEP - Science and Engineering Practices
      • SEP-1 Asking Questions and Defining Problems
      • SEP-2 Developing and Using Models
      • SEP-3 Planning and Carrying Out Investigations
      • SEP-4 Analyzing and Interpreting data
      • SEP-5 Using mathematics and computational thinking
      • SEP-6 Constructing explanations & designing solutions
      • SEP-7 Engaging in Argument from Evidence
      • SEP-8 Obtaining, Evaluating and Communicating Information
    • CCC - Cross-Cutting Concepts
      • CCC-1 Patterns
      • CCC-2 Cause and Effect
      • CCC-3 Scale, Proportion & Quantity
      • CCC-4 Systems and System Models
      • CCC-5 Energy & Matter
      • CCC-6 Structure & Function
      • CCC-7 Stability & Change
    • PE - Performance Expectations
      • ETS- Engineering, Technology, Science
        • Engineering
        • Addressing Major Global Challenges
    • Strategies & Curriculum
      • Lesson Planning
        • 5E Model
        • CER - Claims-Evidence-Reasoning
        • Educational Objectives
        • Feedback
        • Inquiry
        • Phenomena
        • POGIL
        • Problem Based Learning (PBL)
      • Educational Theories
        • Theories
        • Educational Theories
        • Active Learning
        • Bloom's Taxonomy
        • Constructivism
        • Engaging Learners
          • Equity vs. Equality
          • Science Humor
          • Quickwrite
          • Growth Mindset
          • STEAM
          • Student-Centered Classroom
        • Growth Mindset
        • Multiple Intelligences
        • PCK, TPCK
        • Peer Grading
        • Scaffolding
        • UDL & NGSS
          • IEP VS 504
        • VARK - Multiple Modalities
      • Academic Language
        • Symbols
        • Language Function
      • CSUN
        • Class Policies
        • Stock Room
          • Common sources of chemicals
      • Historical Perspective
        • 1998 Standards
        • History of Science Education
        • Layered vs Spiral Curriculua
        • Shifts in NGSS
      • 3-course model
        • Chemistry in the Earth System
        • Living Earth
        • Physics of the Universe
        • ETS- Engineering, Technology and Applications of Science
      • Curriculum
        • Advanced Placement (AP) & NGSS
        • Bozeman Science - NGSS
        • CAST California Science Test
        • Conceptual Flows / Concept Maps / NGSS
        • NGSS - Myths & Facts
        • Science Courses
  • CSCS
    • CSCS
      • Continuous Formative Assessment
      • Pooled Data Analysis
      • Collaborative Resource Development
    • CSCS - Chemistry
      • Air Pressure
        • Air Pressure - Movies
      • Atomic Radius - Properties of the Elements
      • Atoms, Ions, Isotopes
      • Carbon Dioxide & Climate Change
        • Absorption of IR - Climate Change
        • Carbon Dioxide - Density
        • Carbon Dioxide, pH, and ocean acidification
        • CO2 & IR absorption
        • Combustion
        • Coral Bleaching
        • Degassing
        • General Information
        • Photosynthesis
        • Producing Carbon Dioxide
        • Release of Carbon Dioxide from Limestone
        • Removal Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide
        • Respiration
        • vocabulary
      • Charles Law - Hot Air Balloons
      • Composition of Biological Molecules
        • form - composition of molecules
        • Molecules
        • PHOTOS
      • Diffusion - Olfaction
      • Element Analysis (Databases, Graphing)
      • Endothermic & Exothermic Reactions
      • Energy Transfer
        • Expermient
      • Faraday's Candle - Developing Scientifically Oriented Questions
        • Faraday's Candle - Data Sheet
        • Observations of a burning candle
          • Submit your word doc
        • Observations of a Candle
      • Molecular Models
      • Periodic Table
      • Significance of Chemistry
      • Phase Change
    • CSCS - Env. & Earth/Space Sci
      • Air Pollution
        • Chemistry of Ozone
        • Ozone - Number of unhealthy days
        • Pollutants
      • Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide
      • Earthquakes & Volcanoes
        • 1994 CSUN Earthquake
        • Costliest Earthquakes
        • Deadliest Earthquakes
        • Deadliest Volcanoes
        • Major Earthquakes
        • Recent Eruptions
        • Recent Quakes
        • Student data
        • Tallest volcanoes on each continent
        • Determining the Epicenter of an Earthquake
      • Environmental Issues
      • Geotagging
      • Hurricanes - Tropical Cylcones
        • Data
        • Famous Hurricanes
        • Hurricane videos
        • Observations - Form
        • Observations - Hurricanes
      • Los Angeles River
        • Field Investigation
        • Identification and recording of plant & animal species
        • LA River at Balboa
        • LA River Models
        • Lewis McAdams Riverfront Park
        • Los Angeles River at Balboa Avenue
        • Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Area
        • Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Area
        • Steelhead Park, Elysian Narrows
      • Lost on the Moon
      • Map Construction - Following Directions
      • Mapping
      • Mapping Environmental Issues
      • Orbits
      • Sands-Arenology
      • Santa Ana Winds
      • Sustainability - Initiatives at CSUN
        • Arbor Grill
        • Botanic Garden
        • Campus Recycling Services
        • Central Plant Thermal Storage
        • Chaparral Hall
        • Earthquake Garden
        • Electric Vehicle Charging Station
        • Food Garden
        • Fuel Cell
        • Matador Bicycle Compounds
        • Orange Grove
        • Photovoltaic Project
        • Photovoltaic Project II
        • Rainforest Project
        • Southern California Ecoregion Demonstration Garden
        • Stream, Pond & Observatory
        • Student Recreation Center
        • Transit Station
        • Valley Performing Arts Center
        • Weather Station
      • Urban Heat Islands - 2
      • Geology - Rocks
      • Fire Ecology
    • CSCS - General Science
      • Analogies - Introducing new concepts
      • Analyzing & Interpreting Data
        • 20.1 Calculations and Computer modeling
        • 20.4 Scatter & Line Graphs
        • 20.5 Column & Bar Graphs
        • 20.6 Pie & Area Graphs
        • 20.7 Combination Plots
        • 20.8 Statistics
      • Applying for Science Teaching Positions
        • Cover Letter
        • Resume
      • Careers that requires science
      • Cloze & Inference
      • Cognates & Scientific Terms
        • Sources of English Languages
          • British Empire, 1919
      • Collaborative Lab Report
      • Collaborative Presentations
      • Correlations
      • Creating Online Quizes
      • Dimensional Analysis
        • Answers
      • Discovery Cube LA Study Guide
        • Discovery cube
      • Discrepant events
        • retinal fatigue
        • retina
      • Engineering Activities
      • Estimates, Scale
      • Extrapolation & Inference
      • Formative Assessments
        • Employing Collaborative Online Documents for Continuous Formative Assessment
      • Getting to know your students
      • Graphing Stories
      • Indirect Measurement
      • Mind Mapping
      • Misconceptions in Science
        • Misconceptions in Biology
        • Misconceptions in Chemistry
        • Misconceptions in Earth and Space Science
        • Misconceptions in Physics
      • Models & Universal Design for Learning
      • NGSS - Next Generation Science Standards
      • Observations
      • Photographic Techniques
        • Infrared Photography
        • Screen Recording
        • Slow Motion Photography
        • Stop Motion Photography
        • Time Lapse Photography
        • Microscopy and Telescopes
      • Pictorial Riddles
      • Powers of Ten
      • Research Questions
        • Research in physical & earth science
          • Possible Independent & Dependent Variables
          • Possible Subjects
        • Research with animals
          • Possible Dependent Variables
          • Possible Independent Variables
          • Possible Subjects
        • Research with humans
          • Possible Dependent Variables
          • Possible Independent Variables
          • Possible Subjects
        • Research with plants, protozoa, bacteria, and fungi
          • Possible Dependent Variables
          • Possible Independent Variables
          • Possible Subjects
      • Scan & Post
        • Estimating the Distance to the Moon
          • Determining the distance to the moon
        • Movies to help with scan & post activities
        • Scan & Post Technique
      • Science Games
      • Science in the community
      • Science Reading Skills
        • Characteristics of Readers
      • Simulations, Models & Data Analysis
        • Other Simulations
      • Slide Rules and Approximation
        • Scientific Notation
      • Structure & Function
      • Student Response Systems / Formative Assessment Tools
      • Translating Words into Mathematical Symbols
      • Units; Dimensional Analysis
        • Straight Line Method
      • Video Microscopy
      • Vocabulary - Academic Language
        • Biology Roots
        • Chemistry Roots
        • Dictionary or Root Words
        • Earth & Space Science Roots
        • Physics Roots
      • Walking through graphs
      • What in the Universe?
      • Procedures
      • Word Problems
      • Geometry in Science
      • Black Box Science
    • CSCS - Physics
      • Air Pressure
      • Audio Analysis
        • Frequencies
      • Density & Buoyancy - What causes something to sink or float?
        • Applications of Density to Everyday Life
        • photos
        • Research Study on Obesity
      • Electricity - Induction
      • EM Waves - Sensors
        • Speed of Light
        • Speed of Light
      • Exercise & Motion Analysis 1
        • GPX files
        • Wilson Canyon Bench
      • Exercise & Motion Analysis 2
        • Power ratings of household appliances (W)
      • Harmonic Motion - Deriving the Formula for a Pendululm
        • Analyze Data
        • What is harmonic motion?
      • Light - Determining the Speed & Wavelength of Light
      • Refraction of Light
        • Disappearing coin
      • Relevance of Physics - How Physics is Used in Other Fields
        • Examples
      • Rockets; Video Analysis
        • Old Technique
        • Rockets
      • Stomp Rockets
      • Torque - Rotatational Equilibrium
        • Right hand rule
      • Waves & Information Transfer
        • Digital Transmission
        • Digital vs. Analog Transmission
        • Energy and Amplitude
        • HS-PS4-1.
        • HS-PS4-2.
        • HS-PS4-3.
        • HS-PS4-4.
        • HS-PS4-5.
        • MS-PS4-1.
        • MS-PS4-2.
        • MS-PS4-3.
        • Validity & Reliability
        • Wave Particle Duality of Light
      • Schematics for electronic circuits
    • CSCS - Biology
      • Beri-Beri - Using History to teach Science
        • Research Question
          • Causes of Disease -3
          • Causes of Disease - 4
          • Causes of Disease - 5
          • Causes of Disease - 6
          • Causes of Disease - 7
          • Causes of Disease - 8
          • Causes of Disease - 9
      • Biomes & Climographs
        • Alpine and Subalpine Tundra and Forests
        • Chaparral / Mediterranean
        • Deserts
        • Grasslands and Savannah
        • Marine
        • Temperate Coniferous Forests
        • Temperature Deciduous Forests
        • Tropical Rainforests
      • Cell Biology
      • Classification
        • Concept Maps
        • Mind Maps
      • Cycling of matter and energy
        • Oak Woodland
      • Disease Vectors
        • Disease Vectors
      • Ecosystems
      • Enzymes
        • Teacher Notes
      • Epidemiology
      • Forest Ecology
      • Flower Anatomy
      • Genetics - Dihybrid Cross
        • genetics terms
      • Genetics - Dominant & Recessive Traits
        • Genetics Survey
      • Genetics - Genotype & Phenotype
      • Heart Rate & Exercise
        • Circulatory System
        • Heart
        • Terminology
        • Terminology
      • Memory
        • Instructor directions
        • Serial Position Effect
      • Mitosis
        • A
        • B
        • C
        • D
        • E
        • F
        • G
        • H
        • mitosis diagrams
        • Results
      • Nutrition
        • "Average" Food intake for a day
          • Food
      • Organizational Hierarchy
      • Osmosis & Osmotic Concentration
      • Population Dynamics - Penguins
        • Fisheries Biologist
        • Marine Ecologist
        • Meteorologist
        • Oceanographer
        • Ornithologist
      • Reaction Time
      • Seeds - Germination
      • Sky Islands
      • Temperature & Species Distribution
        • California
      • Tobacco & Alcohol
        • Evaluate Alcohol Advertisers Claims
        • Evaluate Tobacco Advertisements
        • Procedure
      • Tree Rings, Climate
        • Environment
        • Glossary
        • Growth characteristics
        • Growth Rates of Trees
        • Identification
        • Petrified Wood
        • Trees of California
          • Coast Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia)
          • Coast Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens)
          • Gray Pine (Pinus sabiniana)
          • Incense Cedar (Calocedrus decurrens)
          • Ponderosa Pine (Pinus ponderosa)
          • Red Fir (Abies magnifica)
        • Yearly rainfall estimates
      • Using Databases to Analyze Dietary Risks
      • Vision
      • Structure & Function - Plant morphology
      • Photosynthesis
    • CSCL- Other
      • Where in the World?
      • Computer History
      • Computer Technology
      • Internet
      • Desmos
  • Tech
    • Apps for teaching
      • Sensors
      • Hacks
      • Analytics
      • Spreadsheet Commands
    • Video Tutorials
    • White Board
  • More
    • NH
      • Norm
      • Peaks Climbed
      • Quotes
    • Courses
      • 514 - Computers in Instruction
      • 525 - Methods of Teaching Science
      • 554 Seminar Student Teaching in Science - 1
      • 555 Seminar Student Teaching in Science - 2
      • 616 - Computer Supported Collaborative Science - 1
      • 642 Computer Supported Collaborative Learning - I
      • 652- Computer Supported Collaborative Learning-II
      • 656- Computers in Science Teaching
      • 676 Adv. Laboratory Curriculum Development
      • 699 A-C Independent Study
    • Research
      • Books
      • Publications
      • Presentations
        • 2014 California STEM Symposium - San Diego - September 2014
        • 2018 Noyce Regional Conference - Tuscon - Developing & Using Models
        • AACE E-Learn 2013
        • AACE Formative Assessment
        • AAPT Southern California Section
        • ASTE 2013
        • ASTE 2014 - Paper Set
        • ASTE 2014 CSCS & NGSS
        • ASTE 2015
        • ASTE-HICE 2020
        • Computer Supported Collaborative Instruction: SITE, Austin 3/12
        • CSCS - Nanjing Chinese Scholars
        • CSCS Open House 2015 - CSCS & NGSS
        • CSTA-2019-Employing NASA-data to model interactions in earth systems
        • CSUN Faculty Development - Formative Assessment
        • Employing Collaborative Online Documents for Continuous Formative Assessments; HP-Catalyst - Beijing, April, 2012
        • Employing Collaborative Online Documents for Continuous Formative Assessments; SITE, Austin, 3/12
        • HICE 2014
        • HICE 2017
        • NGSS Chemistry Storylines - Paradigms for Teaching and Learning Chemistry
        • NGSS Storylines - Paradigms for Teaching and Learning Physics
        • Online Learning in International Education 2018 New Zealand
        • Supervision of Student Teachers - Video
        • Teaching STEM to Diverse Students with Cloud Computing - CA STEM Symposium
        • Using Collaborative Web-Based Docs to Instantly Collect and Analyze Whole-Class Data; CyTSE, Berkeley, CA; 2/11
        • Website Development
        • Western Regional Noyce Conference - Continuous Formative Assessment
        • WRNC- NGSS Three Course Model
        • Workshops
          • 555 Tasks
          • Building a Contact List
          • Science Conferences & Workshops
        • Presentations
        • CSLC-Summer Biology
        • Bert Corona NGSS Workshop
        • Inquiry with Gizmos
      • Grants
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        • cscs
        • MSTI - Math & Science Teacher Initiative
      • Research
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        • CDA
        • CFA
    • Grad
      • Master's Programs
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      • MSTI - Math & Science Teacher Initiative
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      • Professional Development
        • Professional Journals
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        • Mel Beech
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      • Physics CSET
      • General Science CSET
    • NGSS
      • NGSS
      • DCI - Disciplinary Core Ideas
        • Physical Sciences
        • Life Sciences
        • Earth & Space Science
      • SEP - Science and Engineering Practices
        • SEP-1 Asking Questions and Defining Problems
        • SEP-2 Developing and Using Models
        • SEP-3 Planning and Carrying Out Investigations
        • SEP-4 Analyzing and Interpreting data
        • SEP-5 Using mathematics and computational thinking
        • SEP-6 Constructing explanations & designing solutions
        • SEP-7 Engaging in Argument from Evidence
        • SEP-8 Obtaining, Evaluating and Communicating Information
      • CCC - Cross-Cutting Concepts
        • CCC-1 Patterns
        • CCC-2 Cause and Effect
        • CCC-3 Scale, Proportion & Quantity
        • CCC-4 Systems and System Models
        • CCC-5 Energy & Matter
        • CCC-6 Structure & Function
        • CCC-7 Stability & Change
      • PE - Performance Expectations
        • ETS- Engineering, Technology, Science
          • Engineering
          • Addressing Major Global Challenges
      • Strategies & Curriculum
        • Lesson Planning
          • 5E Model
          • CER - Claims-Evidence-Reasoning
          • Educational Objectives
          • Feedback
          • Inquiry
          • Phenomena
          • POGIL
          • Problem Based Learning (PBL)
        • Educational Theories
          • Theories
          • Educational Theories
          • Active Learning
          • Bloom's Taxonomy
          • Constructivism
          • Engaging Learners
            • Equity vs. Equality
            • Science Humor
            • Quickwrite
            • Growth Mindset
            • STEAM
            • Student-Centered Classroom
          • Growth Mindset
          • Multiple Intelligences
          • PCK, TPCK
          • Peer Grading
          • Scaffolding
          • UDL & NGSS
            • IEP VS 504
          • VARK - Multiple Modalities
        • Academic Language
          • Symbols
          • Language Function
        • CSUN
          • Class Policies
          • Stock Room
            • Common sources of chemicals
        • Historical Perspective
          • 1998 Standards
          • History of Science Education
          • Layered vs Spiral Curriculua
          • Shifts in NGSS
        • 3-course model
          • Chemistry in the Earth System
          • Living Earth
          • Physics of the Universe
          • ETS- Engineering, Technology and Applications of Science
        • Curriculum
          • Advanced Placement (AP) & NGSS
          • Bozeman Science - NGSS
          • CAST California Science Test
          • Conceptual Flows / Concept Maps / NGSS
          • NGSS - Myths & Facts
          • Science Courses
    • CSCS
      • CSCS
        • Continuous Formative Assessment
        • Pooled Data Analysis
        • Collaborative Resource Development
      • CSCS - Chemistry
        • Air Pressure
          • Air Pressure - Movies
        • Atomic Radius - Properties of the Elements
        • Atoms, Ions, Isotopes
        • Carbon Dioxide & Climate Change
          • Absorption of IR - Climate Change
          • Carbon Dioxide - Density
          • Carbon Dioxide, pH, and ocean acidification
          • CO2 & IR absorption
          • Combustion
          • Coral Bleaching
          • Degassing
          • General Information
          • Photosynthesis
          • Producing Carbon Dioxide
          • Release of Carbon Dioxide from Limestone
          • Removal Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide
          • Respiration
          • vocabulary
        • Charles Law - Hot Air Balloons
        • Composition of Biological Molecules
          • form - composition of molecules
          • Molecules
          • PHOTOS
        • Diffusion - Olfaction
        • Element Analysis (Databases, Graphing)
        • Endothermic & Exothermic Reactions
        • Energy Transfer
          • Expermient
        • Faraday's Candle - Developing Scientifically Oriented Questions
          • Faraday's Candle - Data Sheet
          • Observations of a burning candle
            • Submit your word doc
          • Observations of a Candle
        • Molecular Models
        • Periodic Table
        • Significance of Chemistry
        • Phase Change
      • CSCS - Env. & Earth/Space Sci
        • Air Pollution
          • Chemistry of Ozone
          • Ozone - Number of unhealthy days
          • Pollutants
        • Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide
        • Earthquakes & Volcanoes
          • 1994 CSUN Earthquake
          • Costliest Earthquakes
          • Deadliest Earthquakes
          • Deadliest Volcanoes
          • Major Earthquakes
          • Recent Eruptions
          • Recent Quakes
          • Student data
          • Tallest volcanoes on each continent
          • Determining the Epicenter of an Earthquake
        • Environmental Issues
        • Geotagging
        • Hurricanes - Tropical Cylcones
          • Data
          • Famous Hurricanes
          • Hurricane videos
          • Observations - Form
          • Observations - Hurricanes
        • Los Angeles River
          • Field Investigation
          • Identification and recording of plant & animal species
          • LA River at Balboa
          • LA River Models
          • Lewis McAdams Riverfront Park
          • Los Angeles River at Balboa Avenue
          • Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Area
          • Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Area
          • Steelhead Park, Elysian Narrows
        • Lost on the Moon
        • Map Construction - Following Directions
        • Mapping
        • Mapping Environmental Issues
        • Orbits
        • Sands-Arenology
        • Santa Ana Winds
        • Sustainability - Initiatives at CSUN
          • Arbor Grill
          • Botanic Garden
          • Campus Recycling Services
          • Central Plant Thermal Storage
          • Chaparral Hall
          • Earthquake Garden
          • Electric Vehicle Charging Station
          • Food Garden
          • Fuel Cell
          • Matador Bicycle Compounds
          • Orange Grove
          • Photovoltaic Project
          • Photovoltaic Project II
          • Rainforest Project
          • Southern California Ecoregion Demonstration Garden
          • Stream, Pond & Observatory
          • Student Recreation Center
          • Transit Station
          • Valley Performing Arts Center
          • Weather Station
        • Urban Heat Islands - 2
        • Geology - Rocks
        • Fire Ecology
      • CSCS - General Science
        • Analogies - Introducing new concepts
        • Analyzing & Interpreting Data
          • 20.1 Calculations and Computer modeling
          • 20.4 Scatter & Line Graphs
          • 20.5 Column & Bar Graphs
          • 20.6 Pie & Area Graphs
          • 20.7 Combination Plots
          • 20.8 Statistics
        • Applying for Science Teaching Positions
          • Cover Letter
          • Resume
        • Careers that requires science
        • Cloze & Inference
        • Cognates & Scientific Terms
          • Sources of English Languages
            • British Empire, 1919
        • Collaborative Lab Report
        • Collaborative Presentations
        • Correlations
        • Creating Online Quizes
        • Dimensional Analysis
          • Answers
        • Discovery Cube LA Study Guide
          • Discovery cube
        • Discrepant events
          • retinal fatigue
          • retina
        • Engineering Activities
        • Estimates, Scale
        • Extrapolation & Inference
        • Formative Assessments
          • Employing Collaborative Online Documents for Continuous Formative Assessment
        • Getting to know your students
        • Graphing Stories
        • Indirect Measurement
        • Mind Mapping
        • Misconceptions in Science
          • Misconceptions in Biology
          • Misconceptions in Chemistry
          • Misconceptions in Earth and Space Science
          • Misconceptions in Physics
        • Models & Universal Design for Learning
        • NGSS - Next Generation Science Standards
        • Observations
        • Photographic Techniques
          • Infrared Photography
          • Screen Recording
          • Slow Motion Photography
          • Stop Motion Photography
          • Time Lapse Photography
          • Microscopy and Telescopes
        • Pictorial Riddles
        • Powers of Ten
        • Research Questions
          • Research in physical & earth science
            • Possible Independent & Dependent Variables
            • Possible Subjects
          • Research with animals
            • Possible Dependent Variables
            • Possible Independent Variables
            • Possible Subjects
          • Research with humans
            • Possible Dependent Variables
            • Possible Independent Variables
            • Possible Subjects
          • Research with plants, protozoa, bacteria, and fungi
            • Possible Dependent Variables
            • Possible Independent Variables
            • Possible Subjects
        • Scan & Post
          • Estimating the Distance to the Moon
            • Determining the distance to the moon
          • Movies to help with scan & post activities
          • Scan & Post Technique
        • Science Games
        • Science in the community
        • Science Reading Skills
          • Characteristics of Readers
        • Simulations, Models & Data Analysis
          • Other Simulations
        • Slide Rules and Approximation
          • Scientific Notation
        • Structure & Function
        • Student Response Systems / Formative Assessment Tools
        • Translating Words into Mathematical Symbols
        • Units; Dimensional Analysis
          • Straight Line Method
        • Video Microscopy
        • Vocabulary - Academic Language
          • Biology Roots
          • Chemistry Roots
          • Dictionary or Root Words
          • Earth & Space Science Roots
          • Physics Roots
        • Walking through graphs
        • What in the Universe?
        • Procedures
        • Word Problems
        • Geometry in Science
        • Black Box Science
      • CSCS - Physics
        • Air Pressure
        • Audio Analysis
          • Frequencies
        • Density & Buoyancy - What causes something to sink or float?
          • Applications of Density to Everyday Life
          • photos
          • Research Study on Obesity
        • Electricity - Induction
        • EM Waves - Sensors
          • Speed of Light
          • Speed of Light
        • Exercise & Motion Analysis 1
          • GPX files
          • Wilson Canyon Bench
        • Exercise & Motion Analysis 2
          • Power ratings of household appliances (W)
        • Harmonic Motion - Deriving the Formula for a Pendululm
          • Analyze Data
          • What is harmonic motion?
        • Light - Determining the Speed & Wavelength of Light
        • Refraction of Light
          • Disappearing coin
        • Relevance of Physics - How Physics is Used in Other Fields
          • Examples
        • Rockets; Video Analysis
          • Old Technique
          • Rockets
        • Stomp Rockets
        • Torque - Rotatational Equilibrium
          • Right hand rule
        • Waves & Information Transfer
          • Digital Transmission
          • Digital vs. Analog Transmission
          • Energy and Amplitude
          • HS-PS4-1.
          • HS-PS4-2.
          • HS-PS4-3.
          • HS-PS4-4.
          • HS-PS4-5.
          • MS-PS4-1.
          • MS-PS4-2.
          • MS-PS4-3.
          • Validity & Reliability
          • Wave Particle Duality of Light
        • Schematics for electronic circuits
      • CSCS - Biology
        • Beri-Beri - Using History to teach Science
          • Research Question
            • Causes of Disease -3
            • Causes of Disease - 4
            • Causes of Disease - 5
            • Causes of Disease - 6
            • Causes of Disease - 7
            • Causes of Disease - 8
            • Causes of Disease - 9
        • Biomes & Climographs
          • Alpine and Subalpine Tundra and Forests
          • Chaparral / Mediterranean
          • Deserts
          • Grasslands and Savannah
          • Marine
          • Temperate Coniferous Forests
          • Temperature Deciduous Forests
          • Tropical Rainforests
        • Cell Biology
        • Classification
          • Concept Maps
          • Mind Maps
        • Cycling of matter and energy
          • Oak Woodland
        • Disease Vectors
          • Disease Vectors
        • Ecosystems
        • Enzymes
          • Teacher Notes
        • Epidemiology
        • Forest Ecology
        • Flower Anatomy
        • Genetics - Dihybrid Cross
          • genetics terms
        • Genetics - Dominant & Recessive Traits
          • Genetics Survey
        • Genetics - Genotype & Phenotype
        • Heart Rate & Exercise
          • Circulatory System
          • Heart
          • Terminology
          • Terminology
        • Memory
          • Instructor directions
          • Serial Position Effect
        • Mitosis
          • A
          • B
          • C
          • D
          • E
          • F
          • G
          • H
          • mitosis diagrams
          • Results
        • Nutrition
          • "Average" Food intake for a day
            • Food
        • Organizational Hierarchy
        • Osmosis & Osmotic Concentration
        • Population Dynamics - Penguins
          • Fisheries Biologist
          • Marine Ecologist
          • Meteorologist
          • Oceanographer