My expertise is in engaging students in authentic scientific experiences, highlighting scientific practices, all while supporting dialogic discourse. By modeling scientists’ work, students can roleplay the epistemological, philosophical, and logistical norms and constraints of the scientific endeavor.
School Affiliations
Recent Grants
2016 Department of Environmental Education Grant Award: Investigating Migratory Patterns of Raptors near the Upper Ohio River Basin
Toys Across Grade Levels: A Workshop on Constructivist Lesson Design for the Academic Standards for Physical Science and Technology Education
Recent Publications
Wargo, B. M. (2017). Visiting Mother Nature: A Beginner's Guide to Off-the-Grid Rving. McKees Rocks, PA: BMW Endeavors.
Wargo, B. M. (2016). "Bird!": An Exploration of Hawkwatching. McKees Rocks, PA: BMW.
Ford, M. J., & Wargo, B. M. (2012). Dialogic Framing of Scientific Content for Conceptual and Epistemic Understanding. Science Education, 96, 369-391.
Ford, M. J., & Wargo, B. M. (2007). Routines, Roles, and Responsibilities for Aligning Scientific and Classroom Practices, Science Education, 91, 133-157.