Alexis Markavage is a Ph.D. student in Science Education at Indiana University and a former K–1 teacher specializing in inquiry-based, project-driven instruction.

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Blog Posts:

Passing the Ball: What Malaguzzi Taught Me About Science Inquiry
6/23/25

Saturday Science: Learning, Melting, and Balloon Mishaps - 4/20/25

Play, Questions, and Purpose: Reflecting on Our April 16 Presentation - 4/16/25

A Moment of Connection at INAEYC - 3/29/25

Building Transfer in Elementary Science -
11/10/24

Embracing the Mess: Learning Through Exploration - 10/25/24

Investigating Bubbles: A Playful Path to Scientific Thinking - 11/2/22

Peer-Reviewed Publications

Markavage, A., Mensah, J. A., & Park Rogers, M. (2025). Beyond the hook: Action research on elementary teacher candidates’ use of children’s literature in science instruction. In V. L. Akerson, G. A. Buck, J. A. Scribner, & K. A. Poindexter (Eds.), Teaching science with reading strategies (pp. 101–116). ISTES. ISBN 978-1-952092-82-4. https://www.istes.org/storage/01K85616KZ9EYXGA3Y6Q7ZFMA3.pdf