Interlocking Models in Classroom Science

This paper describes how we used models to motivate investigations and support explanation in our fifth grade Matter Investigation. It describes how teachers can use multiple models to support meaningful science practice and progress on big ideas.

Authors:
Eve Manz and Chris Georgen

Citation:
Manz, E., & Georgen, C. (2023). Interlocking models in classroom science. Science Education, 107(6), 1399-1434.