CSI: Costa Rica--Turning Phenomena Into Engaging Biology Storylines
Abstract
Immerse yourself in a problem-based storyline and work to solve the case of a mysterious illness that has taken over a Costa Rican village. Experience an accelerated student journey as you ask questions, build and revise models, analyze outbreak data, and design investigations. We’ll connect the activities to NGSS performance expectations and explore how anchoring instruction in compelling phenomena increases understanding, engagement, and authentic scientific reasoning.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Science Education and Pedagogy
Problem and Project Based Learning
Evolution and Science Education
Publication details
- Journal / source
- DigitalCommons-IMSA (Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy)
- Publication date
- 27 February 2026
- Language
- EN