Publications

2026

Game-based nanoeducation: a hybrid escape room as an informal learning environment for nanoscale science

Blonder R., Yayon M., Haimovich I., Aviran E., Adler V., Zaychikova Y. & Rap S. (2026) Frontiers in Education. 11, 1819144.

A model for evaluating programs to promote pro-environmental attitudes and behavior

Sindiani-Bsoul A., Rosenfeld S., Rap S. & Blonder R. (2026) RSC Sustainability. 4, 6, p. 2636-2652

Benchmarking AI on Standard Chemistry Exams: LLMs Still Underperform Compared to High School Students

Yacobson E., Schleifer Y., Bar-Dov Z., Rap S., Blonder R. & Alexandron G. (2026) Journal of Science Education and Technology. 35, 5, p. 1261-1278

2025

Student Agency in Sustainability

Rap S., Sindiani-Bsoul A., Mamlok-Naaman R. & Blonder R. (2025) Chemistry Education for a Sustainable Future . Middlecamp C. H., Kümmerer K., Kirchhoff M. M. & Mahaffy P.(eds.). Vol. 13. p. 235-250

Can chemistry knowledge influence student behavior? A neuropedagogy-based intervention as good practice to address cognitive and affective learning factors

Rap S., Blonder R., Bodas M. & Marchak D. (2025) Chemistry Teacher International. 7, 4, p. 633-646

כימיה, אקלים והמיומנויות שביניהם: העצמת אזרחי העתיד להתמודדות עם האתגרים הגלובליים

רפ ש., גלר ש., קצביץ ד., ג'בארין ח. & בלונדר ר. (2025) על-כימיה: עיתון למורי הכימיה. 42, p. 11-17

Technology Acceptance When Teaching Climate Change

Rap S. & Blonder R. (2025) Journal of Science Education and Technology. 34, 3, p. 521-530

Are They Ready to Teach? Generative AI as a Means to Uncover Pre-Service Science Teachers PCK and Enhance Their Preparation Program

Blonder R., Feldman-Maggor Y. & Rap S. (2025) Journal of Science Education and Technology. 34, 6, p. 1301-1310

2024

Innovate for Impact: Young Adults Education and Empowerment for Climate Action

Rap S. & Bodas M. (2024) Australian Journal of Environmental Education. 40, 4, p. 784-794

2023

Chemical Escape Rooms: Bridging the Gap between Formal and Informal Science Learning

Yayon M., Rap S. & Blonder R. (2023) Amplifying Informal Science Learning : Rethinking Research, Design, and Engagement . Diamond J. & Rosenfeld S.(eds.). 1st edition ed. New York: . p. 182-192

Frontiers of research in chemistry education for the benefit of chemistry teachers

Blonder R., Rap S. & Mamlok-Naaman R. (2023) Chemistry Teacher International. 5, 2, p. 107-111

"chemistry, climate and the skills in between": Mapping cognitive skills in an innovative program designed to empower future citizens to address global challenges

Rap S., Geller S., Katchevich D., Gbarin H. & Blonder R. (2023) Chemistry Teacher International. 5, 2, p. 143-154

2022

Curriculum development for student agency on sustainability issues: An exploratory study

Rap S., Blonder R., Sindiani-Bsoul A. & Rosenfeld S. (2022) Frontiers in education (Lausanne). 7, 871102.

"The Masked Scientist": Designing a Virtual Chemical Escape Room

Haimovich I., Yayon M., Adler V., Levy H., Blonder R. & Rap S. (2022) Journal of Chemical Education. 99, 10, p. 3502-3509

2020

An Applied Research-Based Approach to Support Chemistry Teachers during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Rap S., Feldman-Maggor Y., Aviran E., Shvarts-Serebro I., Easa E., Yonai E., Waldman R. & Blonder R. (2020) Journal of Chemical Education. 97, 9, p. 3278-3284

Research Visits as Nuclei for Educational Programs

Blonder R., Rap S. & Benny N. (2020) Engaging Learners with Chemistry : Projects to Stimulate Interest and Participation . Apotheker J. & Simon S.(eds.). p. 135-153

Do-It-Yourself: Creating and Implementing a Periodic Table of the Elements Chemical Escape Room

Yayon M., Rap S., Adler V., Haimovich I., Levy H. & Blonder R. (2020) Journal of Chemical Education. 97, 1, p. 132-136

2017

Assessing Attitudes about Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI): The Development and Use of a Questionnaire

Blonder R., Rap S., Zemler E. & Rosenfeld S. (2017) Sisyphus - Journal of Education. 5, 3, p. 122-156

I like Facebook: Exploring Israeli high school chemistry teachers TPACK and self-efficacy beliefs

Blonder R. & Rap S. (2017) Education and Information Technologies. 22, p. 697-724

Introducing Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) into the secondary school chemistry classroom: the irresistible project

Blonder R., Rosenfeld S., Rap S., Apotheker J., Akaygun S., Reis P., Kampschulte L. & Laherto A. (2017) Daruna - Scientific, Educational & Literary Journal. 44, p. 36-43

2016

Online Nanoeducation Resources

Cohen S., Blonder R., Rap S. & Barokas J. (2016) Global Perspectives of Nanoscience and Engineering Education . p. 171-194

Lets Face(book) It: Analyzing Interactions in Social Network Groups for Chemistry Learning

Rap S. & Blonder R. (2016) Journal of Science Education and Technology. 25, 1, p. 62-76

2015

QUESTIONING BEHAVIOR OF STUDENTS IN THE INQUIRY CHEMISTRY LABORATORY: DIFFERENCES BETWEEN SECTORS AND GENDERS IN THE ISRAELI CONTEXT

Blonder R., Rap S., Mamlok-Naaman R. & Hofstein A. (2015) International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education. 13, p. 705-732

2013

Can You Tube it? Providing chemistry teachers with technological tools and enhancing their self-efficacy beliefs

Blonder R., Jonatan M., Bar-Dov Z., Benny N., Rap S. & Sakhnini S. (2013) Chemistry Education Research and Practice. 14, 3, p. 269-285