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Continue reading →: The Spangler Effect
The Spangler Effect is a new online show from frequent Ellen DeGeneres guest, Steve Spangler. On The Spangler Effect, Steve digs into a science experiment or demonstation by conducting a demonstration and explaining what caused the event. The clips are typically in the 15 minute range and include a scientific…
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Continue reading →: Wouldn’t it be Cool If…
Wouldn’t It Be Cool If.. is a contest presented by Time Warner Cable’s Connect a Million Minds and will.i.am’s i.am FIRST. The contest challenges kids in two age categories — 10-12 and 13-15 — to dream up the coolest invention idea to make their lives, communities and even the world…
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Continue reading →: FREE e-book: The Remarkable Life of Ruth Lillian Kirschstein, M.D.
The NIH SciEd Blog recently mentioned a FREE ebook that details the life of Ruth Kirschstein, M.D. This book describes the story of a pioneering female scientist who navigated the stereotypes and prejudices of being a Jewish woman in the US. Ruth became a contributor to the polio vaccine, the…
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Continue reading →: The State of State Science Standards 2012
The Thomas B. Fordham Institute recently released a report titled- The State of State Science Standards 2012. The report includes: A grade for each state’s science standards- 2005 and 2012 A list of 4 Problems with State Science Standards: An undermining of evolution; A propensity to be vague; Poor integration…
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Continue reading →: Those Darn Squirrels: Teaching Design with a Picture Book
If you are an elementary teacher, have young kids, and/or just love a good picture book then I highly recommend Those Darn Squirrels by Adam Rubin and illustrated by Daniel Salmieri. Not only is this a funny and engaging picture book but the book provides a great context for teaching…
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Continue reading →: Lists of Note: Charles Darwin on Marriage
My new favorite blog, Lists of Note, just posted a note by a young Charles Darwin describing the pros and cons of married life. Click HERE to read the list.
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Continue reading →: Dr. Lee Meadows: Changing the World of Teaching
Dr. Lee Meadows gave the following talk at TEDxBirmingham- he provides some background on critical issues in US science education and then gives us recommendations on what to do as we move forward.
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Continue reading →: Veritasium: Comparing Temperatures
I recently used a Veritasium video called Comparing Temperatures in some science professional development with elementary teachers. We were learning about energy transfers and I used the video as a way to uncover our ideas about heat. I highly recommend Veritasium- new videos added on a regular basis.
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Continue reading →: The Future of Science Education
The Future We Create is hosting a video presentation and online chat titled the Future of Science Education on Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 4:00 PST. Looks like a distinguished panel of speakers will be involved. You can see a preview embedded below.
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Continue reading →: Teaching Channel: Science Lessons
The Teaching Channel has a rich collection of K-12 video lessons and tools for all teachers. You will also find a variety of video lessons that would be useful for K-12 science instruction. Click HERE to see videos related to science. The video lessons include topics such as classroom management,…
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