Q. What are some of the learning tools developed at the Laboratory?

The Co-Directors and Associates of the 15° Laboratory (and its precursors) invented or refined, and investigated, the following science learning tools:
  1. Concept Circle Diagrams
  2. Roundhouse Diagrams
  3. Interactive Historical Vignettes
  4. Learning-Research Flowcharts
  5. The 5-Minute Concept Map Checklist
  6. Small-Multiple Micrographs
  7. Co-Constructed Concept Maps
  8. Concept Mapping Paper
  9. Six-Shot Time Series Diagrams
  10. Concept Map Concordance Analysis
  11. Lab-O-Grams
  12. Magnetic Procedural Graphics
  13. TFA Analysis
  14. Micro/Macro Concept Maps
  15. Iconic Concept Maps
  16. The History of Science Heuristic
  17. Visual Effectiveness Checklist for Biology Textbooks
  18. Visual Biology Test Construction Guidelines
  19. Computer Animation Interview Probes
  20. Theatric Biochemical Analogies
  21. Biological Process Flipbooks
  22. Level-of-Development-of-Analogical-Thought Rubric
  23. MicroMeasureTM Scaling System for Electron Micrographs
  24. Visual Botanical Riddles
  25. Visual Plant-Perception Probes
  26. The New York 20-Q Visual Biology/Chemistry Test Item Generator
  27. Time-Lapse Image Probes of Botanical Understanding
  28. "Botanical Sense of Place" Writing Template
  29. "Limiting Cases" Botanical Learning Strategy
  30. "Marquee Plant" Criteria
  31. BioDataMationTM Inquiries
  32. The BioLabel Matrix
  33. The History of Science Poster Contest Strategy
  34. Scientific Caricatures
  35. The Periodic Table Learning Rubric (PTLR)
  36. Model for Interpretive Science Trail Signage Systems
  37. Aquarium View Graphics
  38. The Periodic Table of Plants
  39. Genre Description and Rubrics for "Plant Science Picture Books with a Story and Characters"
  40. Middle School Model for Teaching the Whole Plant
  41. Theory of Interactive Visual Fields
  42. A Sensosphere for Vernier Probes
  43. Fossil Park Design Model
  44. Plant Nature Trail Design Model
  45. Steno's Metaphors of Nature's Knife and the Earth as Anatomical Theater
  46. Interactive Botanical Play Zone Model
  47. The LEONARDO Electronic Discussion Board Teaching Strategy
  48. Interactive Laboratory Vignettes
  49. The Life List of Plants
  50. "Geological Sense of Place" Writing Template
  51. Principles of Teaching with Petrified Wood
  52. The Polymath Textbook Annotation System
  53. Using the Human Flower Project to Teach Biology
  54. The Stromatolite Teaching Strategy
  55. The Living Book Teaching Strategy
  56. Da Vinci's Inclinometric Assessment Scale

*Unfortunately, the Laboratory's time and financial resources currently do not permit responses to individual requests for detailed information, papers, and publications. Most of these have been explained and published in the science education research literature. However, the Lab intends to make additional information about each of these tools available at this website in the future.

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