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Continue reading →: ClimeTime Assessment Project
Here in Washington state we have been lucky to have several years of funding for climate science related educational projects (ClimeTime) such as teacher professional development and science curriculum and assessment work. One of my favorite parts of the ClimeTime work is the set of climate science assessment tasks that…
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Continue reading →: Ocean Tracks
Ocean Tracks is an educational website that provides interactive maps and visualizations of oceanographic data to help people learn about the movement and behavior of marine animals. The website allows users to track the movements of tagged animals such as sea turtles, sharks, and whales, as well as view oceanographic…
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Continue reading →: Video: Not the Science Type
The short documentary (30 minutes) video Not the Science Type -created by 3M- features stories of four female scientists. The video shares their experiences with science education and their perceived ability to understand scientific concepts. The video emphasizes the idea that anyone can be interested in science and the stories…
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Continue reading →: NSTA Article: Enhancing Science Lessons to Support Multilingual Students’ Engagement in Science & Engineering Practices
I’ve been collaborating with several science teachers on ways to support multilingual students in the science classroom. In a recent workshop we examined the NSTA Science Scope article Enhancing Science Lessons to Support Multilingual Students’ Engagement in Science & Engineering Practices by Maria Gonzalez-Howard, Sage Andersen, & Karina Mendez Perez.…
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Continue reading →: It’s a Tradition: Survive the Sound- Enter Soon!
In many classrooms around the Pacific Northwest (and beyond) participating in Survive the Sound has become an annual tradition. Survive the Sound is a website that aims to raise awareness about the survival of endangered salmon species in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. The website allows users…
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Continue reading →: Film: DamNation | The Problem with Hydropower
Dam Nation: The Problem with Hydropower is a free 90 minute film that discusses the history and impact of dams in the United States. The video highlights the fact that there are 75,000 dams over three feet high in the United States, which is equivalent to building one every day…
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Continue reading →: Book: Teaching Science to English Learners
Teaching Science to English Learners by Stephen Fleenor and Tina Beene is a useful resource for educators seeking to support multilingual learners in their science classrooms. The book provides practical strategies and examples for adapting science lessons to meet the needs of non-native English speakers, with a focus on building…
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Continue reading →: Healthy Habitats: Climate Change Action for K-2 by Climate Generation
Healthy Habitats: Climate Change Action for K-2 is a primary climate change education resource designed to help elementary educators teach about climate change and its impacts on local habitats. This resource is part of the resource library at the Climate Generation site. The resource consists of three lessons that build…
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Continue reading →: CLEAN: Committed to Climate & Energy Education
CLEAN appears to be a valuable resource for educators looking to incorporate climate and energy topics into their teaching. The website offers a collection of educational resources, including teaching materials and tools, news updates, and webinars. The website also offers a feedback campaign for educators to share their experiences using…
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Continue reading →: Feedback Loops: FREE online climate science videos
Climate Emergency: Feedback Loops provides a series of short (and very professionally made) films that describe the changing climate. The films feature forests, permafrost, atmosphere, and albedo. The films are designed for secondary students and the website includes educational curriculum guides. Check it out!
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I’m Kirk
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