Kimberly Lott
School of Teacher Education and Leadership
Professor, Science Education
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Contact Information
Office Location: EBLS 241Phone: 435-797-1103
Email: kimberly.lott@usu.edu
Additional Information:
Educational Background
PhD, Secondary Science Education, Auburn University, 2002 Dissertation
Evaluation of a State-wide Science Inservice and Outreach Program
Awards
Teacher of the Year Award recipient , 2010
School of Teacher Education and Leadership
Publications | Abstracts
- Lott, K.H, Campbell, D.T, (2009). Exploring the link between socioeconomic status and differing science laboratory experiences of high school students. Proceedings of the 2009 International Conference of the Association for Science Teacher Education (ASTE)
- Campbell, D.T, Lott, K.H, (2008). Triad Dynamics in Science Teacher Professional Development: The Influence and Fluidity of Storylines, Positions, and Social forces Found in a Pilot Professional Development Project. Proceedings of the 2008 International Conference of the Association for Science Teacher Education (ASTE)
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Publications | Books
- Skinner , M., Lott, K.H, Longhurst, M., (2010). A Crack in the Night. Storyline Express *
- skinner, M., Lott, K.H, Longhurst, M., (2010). A Crack in the Night. StoryExpress *
- Lott, K.H, Wallin, M., Roghaar, D., Price, T., (2016). Catch me if you can! A STEM activity for Kindergarteners is Integrated Into the Curriculum: Bringing STEM to the Elementary Classroom. NSTA Press
- Lott, K.H, (2013). FIRE UP the Inquiry. Lose the routine, tweak your “cookbook lab,” and reach a level of open inquiry with these strategies used during a unit on hea: A Year of Inquiry: A Collection for Elementary Educators.
- Lott, K.H, (2013). Reestablishing the role of the university professor in the laboratory school: Lessons learned from being back in the classroom.: Science teacher educators as K-12 teachers: Practicing what we teach.. *
Publications | Book Chapters
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Publications | Journal Articles
Academic Journal
- Clark, S.A, Lott, K.H, (2017). Integrating science inquiry and literacy instruction for young learners. . The Reading Teacher, 70:6, 701-710.
- Read, S.R, Lott, K.H, (2015). Map it and then write it! Using graphic organizers for early childhood writing in science. . Science and Children, 53:3, 46-52.
- Kinder, T., Mesner, N., Larese-Casanova, M., Lott, K.H, Cacheline, A., Leksander, K., (2015). Short-Term Environmental Education Programs: Changes in Knowledge and Attitude about Aquatic Ecology and Water Quality. Natural Sciences Education / published by American Society of Agronomy, 44, 18-25.
- Roghaar, D., Lott, K.H, (2014). Is it alive? Using placed-based education to teach students living and non-living things in the environment. . Science and Children, 51:7, 78-80..
- Lott, K.H, Read, S.R, (2012). “Is a mealworm really a worm?”: Promoting better writing and concept formation in science notebooks. Science and Children, 49:5, 32-37.
- Lott, K.H, (2011). FIRE UP the Inquiry. Lose the routine, tweak your 'cookbook lab' and reach a level of open inquiry with these strategies used during a unit on heat. . Science and Children, 48:7, 29-33.
- Campbell, D.T, Lott, K.H, (2010). Triad dynamics: Investigating the importance of social forces, positions, and storylines. Teaching Education, 21:4, 349-366.
- Krall, R.M, Lott, K.H, Wymer, C.L, (2009). Inservice elementary and middle school teachers’ conceptions of photosynthesis and respiration : Journal of Science Teacher Education. Journal of Science Teacher Education, 20:1, 41-55.
- Lott, K.H, (2003). Evaluation of a statewide science inservice and outreach program: Teacher and student outcomes: Journal of Science Education and Technology . 12/1, 65-80.
Professional Journal
- Lott, K.H, Clark, S.A, (2019). No time for science? . Science and Children, 57:1, 68-73.
- Lott, K.H, Wallin, M., Roghaar, D., Price, T., (2013). Catch me if you can! Introducing STEM using Gingerbread Man traps.. Science and Children, 51:4, 65-69.
- Lott, K.H, Wallin , L., (2012). Modeling the states of matter in a first-grade classroom. . Science Activities, 49:4, 108-116.
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Publications | Other
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Teaching
ELED 4020 - Teaching Science in Elementary School, Fall 2023
ELED 4020 - Teaching Science in Elementary School, Fall 2023
ELED 4020 - Teaching Science in Elementary School, Fall 2023
TEAL 7714 - Misconceptions in Science Education, Spring 2023
ELED 4020 - Teaching Science in Elementary School, Spring 2023
ELED 4020 - Teaching Science in Elementary School, Spring 2023
ELED 4020 - Teaching Science in Elementary School, Spring 2022
ELED 4020 - Teaching Science in Elementary School, Spring 2022
ELED 4020 - Teaching Science in Elementary School, Spring 2022
ELED 4020 - Teaching Science in Elementary School, Fall 2021
ELED 4020 - Teaching Science in Elementary School, Fall 2021
ELED 4020 - Teaching Science in Elementary School, Fall 2021
TEAL 7710 - History of Science Education, Summer 2021
TEAL 7714 - Misconceptions in Science Education, Spring 2021
ELED 4020, 4021 - Teaching Science in Elementary School, Spring 2021
ELED 4020, 4021 - Teaching Science in Elementary School, Fall 2020
ELED 4021, 4020 - Teaching Science in Elementary School, Fall 2020
TEAL 7820 - Seminar: Special Topics in Teacher Education and Leadership, Spring 2020
ELED 4020 - Teaching Science in Elementary School, Spring 2020
ELED 4020 - Teaching Science in Elementary School, Spring 2020
ELED 4020 - Teaching Science in Elementary School, Fall 2019
ELED 4020 - Teaching Science in Elementary School, Fall 2019
CETE 6245 - Force in STEM Education for Elementary Teachers, Summer 2019
TEAL 6245 - Force in STEM Education for Elementary Teachers, Summer 2019
ELED 4056 - Elementary Content Practicum, Spring 2019
ELED 4056 - Elementary Content Practicum, Spring 2019
ELED 4056 - Elementary Content Practicum, Spring 2019
ELED 4056 - Elementary Content Practicum, Spring 2019
ELED 4056 - Elementary Content Practicum, Spring 2019
ELED 4056 - Elementary Content Practicum, Spring 2019
ELED 4056 - Elementary Content Practicum, Spring 2019
ELED 4056 - Elementary Content Practicum, Spring 2019
ELED 4056 - Elementary Content Practicum, Spring 2019
ELED 4020 - Teaching Science in Elementary School, Spring 2019
TEAL 7820 - Seminar: Special Topics in Teacher Education and Leadership, Fall 2018
ELED 4000 - Teaching Science and Practicum Level III, Fall 2018
CETE, TEAL 6560 - Special Topics, Summer 2018
CETE, TEAL 6560 - Special Topics, Summer 2018
BIOL, TEAL 4750, 5560 - Special Topics, Spring 2018
ELED 4000 - Teaching Science and Practicum Level III, Spring 2018
ELED 4000 - Teaching Science and Practicum Level III, Fall 2017
TEAL 6100 - Motivation and Management in Inclusive Settings, Spring 2017
ELED 4000 - Teaching Science and Practicum Level III, Spring 2017
ELED 4000 - Teaching Science and Practicum Level III, Spring 2017
ELED 4010 - Practicum Remediation Level III, Fall 2016
ELED 4000 - Teaching Science and Practicum Level III, Fall 2016
ELED 4000 - Teaching Science and Practicum Level III, Fall 2016
TEAL 6560 - Special Topics, Summer 2016
TEAL 6560 - Special Topics, Summer 2016
TEAL 6560 - Special Topics, Summer 2016
TEAL 6560 - Special Topics, Summer 2016
ELED 4000 - Teaching Science and Practicum Level III, Spring 2016
ELED 4000 - Teaching Science and Practicum Level III, Spring 2016
ELED 4000 - Teaching Science and Practicum Level III, Fall 2015
ELED 4000 - Teaching Science and Practicum Level III, Fall 2015
TEAL 6100 - Motivation and Management in Inclusive Settings, Summer 2015
ELED 4000 - Teaching Science and Practicum Level III, Spring 2015
ELED 4000 - Teaching Science and Practicum Level III, Fall 2014
ELED 4000 - Teaching Science and Practicum Level III, Fall 2014
ELED 4000 - Teaching Science and Practicum Level III, Fall 2014
TEAL 6700 - Improvement of Science Instruction, Spring 2014
ELED 4000 - Teaching Science and Practicum Level III, Spring 2014
ELED 4000 - Teaching Science and Practicum Level III, Fall 2013
ELED 4000 - Teaching Science and Practicum Level III, Fall 2013
ELED 4000 - Teaching Science and Practicum Level III, Fall 2013
TEAL 6700 - Improvement of Science Instruction, Spring 2013
ELED 4000 - Teaching Science and Practicum Level III, Spring 2013
ELED 4000 - Teaching Science and Practicum Level III, Fall 2012
ELED 4000 - Teaching Science and Practicum Level III, Fall 2012
ELED 4000 - Teaching Science and Practicum Level III, Fall 2012
TEAL 6700 - Improvement of Science Instruction, Spring 2012
ELED 4000 - Teaching Science and Practicum Level III, Spring 2012
ELED 4000 - Teaching Science and Practicum Level III, Fall 2011
ELED 4000 - Teaching Science and Practicum Level III, Fall 2011
ELED 4000 - Teaching Science and Practicum Level III, Fall 2011
TEAL 6700 - IMPROVE SCIENCE INSTR, Spring 2011
TEAL 6700 - IMPROVE SCIENCE INSTR, Spring 2011
TEAL 6700 - IMPROVE SCIENCE INSTR, Spring 2011
TEAL 6700 - IMPROVE SCIENCE INSTR, Spring 2011
ELED 4000 - TCH SCI/PRACT III, Spring 2011
TEAL 6700 - Improvement of Science Instruction, Fall 2010
TEAL 7900 - Independent Study, Fall 2010
ELED 4000 - Teaching Science and Practicum Level III, Fall 2010
ELED 4000 - Teaching Science and Practicum Level III, Fall 2010
ELED 4000 - Teaching Science and Practicum Level III, Fall 2010
Graduate Students Mentored
Emily Lehnardt, Teacher Education & Leadership, August 2022
Candace Penrod, Teacher Education & Leadership, August 2020
Melissa Mendenall, Teacher Education & Leadership, September 2019
April Sullivan, Teacher Education & Leadership, August 2018
Eric Jorgensen, Teacher Education & Leadership, January 2014 - May 2017
Nancy Hauck, Teacher Education & Leadership, August 2010 - May 2012
Debra Spielmaker, Ag Systems Technology Ed, August 2009 - May 2012