Airbags as Real-Life Applications for Science

Authors

Carly A. Rock, University of Mississippi
Brooke A. Whitworth, Clemson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

3-2021

Publication Title

The Science Teacher

Publisher

NSTA

Abstract

At the core of an effective model-based inquiry (MBI) unit is a scientifically rich, complex phenomenon that serves as the reason for engagement and drives student sensemaking and investigations throughout the unit. Engaging in iterative attempts to explain phenomena over the course of an MBI unit allows the opportunity for students to construct evidence-based explanations that are refined over time with various science practices. We provide an example of using MBI as an instructional model to facilitate students’ conceptual understanding of chemical reactions.

Comments

The published version of this article can be found here: https://www.nsta.org/science-teacher/science-teacher-marchapril-2021/airbags-real-life-applications-science

Recommended Citation

Rock, Carly A. and Whitworth, Brooke A., "Airbags as Real-Life Applications for Science" (2021). Publications. 36.
https://open.clemson.edu/teach_learn_pub/36