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Continue reading →: Project Based Learning Explained by Common Craft
If you are not familiar with Common Craft then leave this silly blog and visit their site now! You will not be disappointed. The Wikis in Plain English is one of my faves. Embedded below is a clear and engaging explanation of Project Based Learning or PBL (we love our…
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Continue reading →: Science Times
Science Times is a site where you will find timely articles about current science topics in the areas of environmental science, science & society, and technology. Each blog post features a short overview of the topic and 3 one-page articles at 3 different reading levels that you can download! These…
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Continue reading →: Space Station Time Lapse
This video has been circulating on a variety of science blogs and Twitter- feeds and want to mention here as well. This is an excellent HD video of Earth from the International Space Station. Lots of potential uses for this with K-12 students in terms of science and even geography.…
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Continue reading →: Oxygen: the Video
I originally mentioned Oxygen about 2 years ago. I stumbled on it again recently and figured it is worth another post. This clip is funny, well-made, and engaging. I think it would be interesting to have students identify parts of the video that seem scientifically accurate and parts that may…
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Continue reading →: A Couple of Posts on the Next Generation Science Standards
Here are a couple of recent blog posts on the Next Generation Science Standards: 1. Dr. Francis Eberle wrote an article titled Making the Most of the NGSS which outlines 9 recommendations regarding the writing of the NGSS. 2. On Edutopia, Eric Brunsell just posted an article titled Coming Soon…
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Continue reading →: Next Generation Science Standards Site
The creation of the Next Generation Science Standards is underway and you can learn more by visiting the new Next Generation Science Standards website. The site contains: – an implementation timeline so you can follow the development phases – an FAQ page – information about the development process, Framework, partners,…
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Continue reading →: Spooky Elementary Science
Read the article HERE about a local (Washington state) elementary teacher who uses science to engage students in all content areas. See the news story embedded below or HERE. mad science 5th grade class, posted with vodpod
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Continue reading →: Thanks ASCD!
Thank you to the folks at ASCD for mentioning the Science for All blog in the Double Take column of the journal- Educational Leadership. Click HERE to read the column. Tara Richerson’s excellent blog- What it’s Like on the Inside and standards-based grading wiki were mentioned as well. You should also visit Tara’s…
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Continue reading →: Sid the Science Kid- Resources
Sid the Science Kid is an engaging and fun PBS show that teaches young learners how to do science. The Sid the Science Kid Parents and Teachers site has some wonderful resources for parents and teachers of young children who want to nurture a love of science. Glossary of science…
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Continue reading →: Halloween Science Ideas: Steve Spangler
Steve Spangler has lots of great science-related Halloween ideas for parties, demonstrations, activities, etc. Here are a few recent posts from the Steve Spangler Blog that look pretty spooky: Awesome Halloween Dry Ice Experiments Set Up Your Own Scary, Spooky Haunted House Glowing Halloween Party Ideas
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