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Iowa State University: Ames, IA, US

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Kristina Tank

Works (35)

Pathways to inclusive early childhood computational thinking education: unveiling young students’ strategies with multiple representations

Journal of Research on Technology in Education
2025-01-02 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1080/15391523.2024.2410194
Contributors: Kristina M. Tank; Tamara J. Moore; Anne Ottenbreit-Leftwich; Zarina Wafula; Lin Chu; Sohheon Yang
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Investigating Sequencing as a Means to Computational Thinking in Young Children

International Journal of Computer Science Education in Schools
2024-05-27 | Journal article
DOI: 10.21585/ijcses.v6i3.192
Contributors: Kristina M. Tank; Anne Ottenbreit-Leftwich; Tamara J Moore; Sohheon Yang; Zarina Wafula; Jiyoung Kim; Bárbara Fagundes; Lin Chu
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Rethinking Circle Time: Development of K-2 CT Literacy Integrated Curriculum

SIGCSE 2023 - Proceedings of the 54th ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education
2023 | Conference paper
DOI: 10.1145/3545947.3576338
EID:

2-s2.0-85149740230

Part of ISBN: 9781450394338
Contributors: Ottenbreit-Leftwich, A.; Moore, T.J.; Tank, K.M.; Kim, J.; Fagundes, B.; Chu, L.; Wafula, Z.
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A Course-Based Research and Teaching Experience for Science Majors and Preservice Educators

Journal of College Science Teaching
2022-09 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1080/0047231x.2022.12315657
Part of ISSN: 1943-4898
Contributors: Timothy Stewart; Janette Thompson; Kristina Tank; Joanne Olson; Michael Rentz; Peter Wolter
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Computational Thinking in First-Grade Students Using a Computational Device (Work in Progress)

ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings
2021 | Conference paper
EID:

2-s2.0-85124567138

Part of ISSN: 21535965
Contributors: Fagundes, B.; Bhide, N.; Moore, T.J.; Tank, K.M.
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Conceptual connections between science and engineering in elementary teachers’ unit plans

International Journal of STEM Education
2021 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1186/s40594-021-00274-3
EID:

2-s2.0-85104068881

Part of ISSN: 21967822
Contributors: Pleasants, J.; Tank, K.M.; Olson, J.K.
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Analysis of elements that support implementation of high-quality engineering design within the elementary classroom

School Science and Mathematics
2020 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1111/ssm.12432
EID:

2-s2.0-85094610965

Part of ISSN: 19498594 00366803
Contributors: Tank, K.M.; DuPont, M.; Estapa, A.T.
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First-graders' computational thinking in informal learning settings (work in progress)

ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings
2020 | Conference paper
EID:

2-s2.0-85095780349

Part of ISSN: 21535965
Contributors: Ehsan, H.; Fagundes, B.; Moore, T.J.; Tank, K.M.; Cardella, M.E.
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History of integrated STEM curriculum

Handbook of Research on STEM Education
2020 | Book chapter
EID:

2-s2.0-85104316860

ISBN: 9780429021381 9780367075606
Contributors: Jackson, C.; Tank, K.M.; Appelgate, M.H.; Jurgenson, K.; Delaney, A.; Erden, C.
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Multiple Representations in Computational Thinking Tasks: A Clinical Study of Second-Grade Students

Journal of Science Education and Technology
2020 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1007/s10956-020-09812-0
EID:

2-s2.0-85079700774

Part of ISSN: 15731839 10590145
Contributors: Moore, T.J.; Brophy, S.P.; Tank, K.M.; Lopez, R.D.; Johnston, A.C.; Hynes, M.M.; Gajdzik, E.
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Actions and approaches of teachers communicating computational thinking and engineering design to first grade students (RTP)

ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings
2019 | Conference paper
EID:

2-s2.0-85070856405

Part of ISSN: 21535965
Contributors: Haluschak, E.M.; Tank, K.M.; Moore, T.J.; Johnston, A.
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Design decision processes of first grade students during an engineering design based stEm unit (fundamental)

ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings
2019 | Conference paper
EID:

2-s2.0-85078729594

Part of ISSN: 21535965
Contributors: Johnston, M.A.C.; Lopez-Parra, R.D.; Tank, K.M.; Moore, T.J.; Fagundes, B.
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Inspiring young children to engage in computational thinking in and out of school (research to practice)

ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings
2019 | Conference paper
EID:

2-s2.0-85078737089

Part of ISSN: 21535965
Contributors: Hynes, M.M.; Cardella, M.E.; Moore, T.J.; Brophy, S.P.; Purzer, S.; Tank, K.M.; Menekse, M.; Yeter, I.H.; Ehsan, H.
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Pre-engineering Thinking and the Engineering Habits of Mind in Preschool Classroom

Early Childhood Education Journal
2019 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1007/s10643-018-0898-6
EID:

2-s2.0-85045766902

Part of ISSN: 15731707 10823301
Contributors: Lippard, C.N.; Lamm, M.H.; Tank, K.M.; Choi, J.Y.
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What Students Learn from Engineering Instruction: Perspectives from Elementary Teachers

Journal of Science Teacher Education
2019 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1080/1046560X.2019.1595306
EID:

2-s2.0-85065061008

Part of ISSN: 15731847 1046560X
Contributors: Pleasants, J.; Olson, J.K.; Tank, K.M.
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Initial problem scoping in K-2 classrooms (Fundamental)

ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings
2018 | Conference paper
EID:

2-s2.0-85051184140

Part of ISSN: 21535965
Contributors: Haluschak, E.M.; Stevens, M.L.; Moore, T.J.; Tank, K.M.; Cardella, M.E.; Hynes, M.M.; Gajdzik, E.; Lopez, R.D.L.-P.
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Preparing early childhood preservice teachers for science teaching: aligning across a teacher preparation program

Journal of Early Childhood Teacher Education
2018 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1080/10901027.2018.1457578
EID:

2-s2.0-85050233867

Part of ISSN: 17455642 10901027
Contributors: Lippard, C.N.; Tank, K.; Walter, M.C.; Krogh, J.; Colbert, K.
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Baby steps toward meeting engineering-rich Science standards: Approaches and results from a short "what is engineering?" course for K-5 pre-service teachers (Work in progress)

ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings
2017 | Conference paper
EID:

2-s2.0-85030564808

Part of ISSN: 21535965
Contributors: Raj Raman, D.; Lamm, M.H.; Sundararajan, S.; Tank, K.M.; Estapa, A.T.
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Evidence-based reasoning in a kindergarten classroom through an integrated STEM curriculum (fundamental)

ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings
2017 | Conference paper
EID:

2-s2.0-85030532178

Part of ISSN: 21535965
Contributors: Rynearson, A.M.; Moore, T.J.; Tank, K.M.; Gajdzik, E.
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PECASE: Implementing K-12 engineering standards through STEM integration - An executive summary of the products and research

ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings
2017 | Conference paper
EID:

2-s2.0-85030532138

Part of ISSN: 21535965
Contributors: Moore, T.J.; Tank, K.M.; Glancy, A.W.; Gajdzik, E.
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Supporting integrated STEM in the elementary classroom: a professional development approach centered on an engineering design challenge

International Journal of STEM Education
2017 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1186/s40594-017-0058-3
EID:

2-s2.0-85048376458

Part of ISSN: 21967822
Contributors: Estapa, A.T.; Tank, K.M.
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Designing paper baskets: A picturestem curriculum module (P12 resource exchange)

ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings
2016 | Conference paper
EID:

2-s2.0-84983287895

Part of ISSN: 21535965
Contributors: Tank, K.M.; Moore, T.J.; Gajdzik, E.; Sanger, M.T.; Rynearson, A.M.; Dorie, B.L.; Mann, E.
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Inspiring computational thinking in young children's engineering design activities (Fundamental)

ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings
2016 | Conference paper
EID:

2-s2.0-84983247384
Contributors: Hynes, M.M.; Moore, T.J.; Cardella, M.E.; Tank, K.M.; Purzer, S.; Menekse, M.; Brophy, S.P.
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Designing a toy box organizer: A PictureSTEM curriculum module (curriculum Exchange)

ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings
2015 | Conference paper
EID:

2-s2.0-84941995414

Part of ISSN: 21535965
Contributors: Tank, K.M.; Moore, T.J.
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NGSS and the landscape of engineering in K-12 state science standards

Journal of Research in Science Teaching
2015 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1002/tea.21199
EID:

2-s2.0-84923590620

Part of ISSN: 10982736 00224308
Contributors: Moore, T.J.; Tank, K.M.; Glancy, A.W.; Kersten, J.A.
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STEM integration: Evidence of student learning in design-based curricula

Proceedings - Frontiers in Education Conference, FIE
2015 | Conference paper
DOI: 10.1109/FIE.2014.7044216
EID:

2-s2.0-84938151535

Part of ISSN: 15394565
Contributors: Moore, T.J.; Hynes, M.M.; Purzer, S.; Glancy, A.W.; Siverling, E.A.; Tank, K.M.; Matins, C.A.; Guzey, S.S.
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A High-Quality Professional Development for Teachers of Grades 3–6 for Implementing Engineering into Classrooms

School Science and Mathematics
2014 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1111/ssm.12061
EID:

2-s2.0-84928591523

Part of ISSN: 19498594 00366803
Contributors: Guzey, S.S.; Tank, K.; Wang, H.-H.; Roehrig, G.; Moore, T.
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Engineering to enhance STEM integration efforts

ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings
2014 | Conference paper
EID:

2-s2.0-84905193413
Contributors: Moore, T.J.; Tank, K.M.; Glancy, A.W.; Siverling, E.A.; Mathis, C.A.
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Examination of integrated STEM curricula as a means toward quality K- 12 engineering education (research to practice)

ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings
2014 | Conference paper
EID:

2-s2.0-84905171360
Contributors: Glancy, A.W.; Moore, T.J.; Guzey, S.S.; Mathis, C.A.; Tank, K.M.; Siverling, E.A.
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Implementation and integration of engineering in K-12 STEM education

Engineering in Pre-College Settings: Synthesizing Research, Policy, and Practices
2014 | Book chapter
EID:

2-s2.0-84905165875

ISBN: 9781612493572 9781557536914
Contributors: Moore, T.J.; Stohlmann, M.S.; Wang, H.-H.; Tank, K.M.; Glancy, A.W.; Roehrig, G.H.
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Learning science through talking science in elementary classroom

Cultural Studies of Science Education
2014 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1007/s11422-013-9562-z
EID:

2-s2.0-84897581874

Part of ISSN: 18711510 18711502
Contributors: Tank, K.M.; Coffino, K.
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Nature-inspired design: A PictureSTEM project curriculum module (curriculum exchange)

ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings
2014 | Conference paper
EID:

2-s2.0-84905186884
Contributors: Moore, T.J.; Tank, K.M.
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A framework for implementing quality k-12 engineering education

ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings
2013 | Conference paper
EID:

2-s2.0-84884306361
Contributors: Moore, T.J.; Glancy, A.W.; Tank, K.M.; Kersten, J.A.; Stohlmann, M.S.; Ntow, F.D.; Smith, K.A.
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The status of engineering in the current k-12 state science standards (research to practice)

ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings
2013 | Conference paper
EID:

2-s2.0-84884326848
Contributors: Moore, T.J.; Tank, K.M.; Glancy, A.W.; Kersten, J.A.; Ntow, F.D.
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Building a framework to evaluate the inclusion of engineering in state K-12 STEM education academic standards

ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings
2012 | Conference paper
EID:

2-s2.0-85029076606

Part of ISBN: 9780878232413
Part of ISSN: 21535965
Contributors: Moore, T.J.; Stohlmann, M.S.; Kersten, J.A.; Tank, K.M.; Glancy, A.W.
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Peer review (16 reviews for 5 publications/grants)

Review activity for International journal of STEM education. (4)
Review activity for Journal of digital learning in teacher education. (5)
Review activity for Journal of engineering education. (3)
Review activity for Journal of science education and technology. (1)
Review activity for School science and mathematics. (3)
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