The Co-Directors and Associates of the 15° Laboratory (and its
precursors) invented or refined, and investigated, the following science
learning tools:
- Concept Circle Diagrams
- Roundhouse Diagrams
- Interactive Historical Vignettes
- Learning-Research Flowcharts
- The 5-Minute Concept Map Checklist
- Small-Multiple Micrographs
- Co-Constructed Concept Maps
- Concept Mapping Paper
- Six-Shot Time Series Diagrams
- Concept Map Concordance Analysis
- Lab-O-Grams
- Magnetic Procedural Graphics
- TFA Analysis
- Micro/Macro Concept Maps
- Iconic Concept Maps
- The History of Science Heuristic
- Visual Effectiveness Checklist for Biology Textbooks
- Visual Biology Test Construction Guidelines
- Computer Animation Interview Probes
- Theatric Biochemical Analogies
- Biological Process Flipbooks
- Level-of-Development-of-Analogical-Thought Rubric
- MicroMeasureTM Scaling System for Electron
Micrographs
- Visual Botanical Riddles
- Visual Plant-Perception Probes
- The New York 20-Q Visual Biology/Chemistry Test Item Generator
- Time-Lapse Image Probes of Botanical Understanding
- "Botanical Sense of Place" Writing Template
- "Limiting Cases" Botanical Learning Strategy
- "Marquee Plant" Criteria
- BioDataMationTM Inquiries
- The BioLabel Matrix
- The History of Science Poster Contest Strategy
- Scientific Caricatures
- The Periodic Table Learning Rubric (PTLR)
- Model for Interpretive Science Trail Signage Systems
- Aquarium View Graphics
- The Periodic Table of Plants
- Genre Description and Rubrics for "Plant Science Picture Books with a Story and Characters"
- Middle School Model for Teaching the Whole Plant
- Theory of Interactive Visual Fields
- A Sensosphere for Vernier Probes
- Fossil Park Design Model
- Plant Nature Trail Design Model
- Steno's Metaphors of Nature's Knife and the Earth as Anatomical Theater
- Interactive Botanical Play Zone Model
- The LEONARDO Electronic Discussion Board Teaching Strategy
- Interactive Laboratory Vignettes
- The Life List of Plants
- "Geological Sense of Place" Writing Template
- Principles of Teaching with Petrified Wood
- The Polymath Textbook Annotation System
- Using the Human Flower Project to Teach Biology
- The Stromatolite Teaching Strategy
- The Living Book Teaching Strategy
- 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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