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Continue reading →: A Framework for the Next Generation
A well-written article about the new Framework for K-12 Science Education from NSTA Reports. The article provides an overview of the framework and also describes how the Next Generation Science Standards will be created. Read the article here.
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Continue reading →: BSCS An Inquiry Approach: WA Science Standards Alignment
If you teach (or support those who teach) BSCS An Inquiry Approach in the state of Washington- then you need to know about the excellent work of the science team at ESD 105. Click HERE to access their alignment database where you will be able to search by chapter, EALR/Domain, or…
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Continue reading →: Science Made Stupid
Science Made Stupid is a Nebula Award winning book by Tom Weller from 1986. It holds up and is still very funny… and very stupid. You can access an abridged online version of the book for FREE online here. Or download a pdf FREE here. Or buy a used copy…
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Continue reading →: Brightstorm: Math and Science Videos
Much like the Khan Academy videos (but shorter), Brightstorm.com provides lecture-style video clips of science topics being explained at a whiteboard. Science is categorized into: biology, physics, and chemistry. Suitable for high school use. I would also recommend checking out some clips from Veritasium and comparing them to Brightstorm. How…
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Continue reading →: Friday Fun Video
I know this is a commercial, but there seem to be several ideas here about nature, systems, design, sound, and more. Enjoy! Click HERE if you cannot see the embedded video below.
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Continue reading →: The Kid Should See This
The Kid Should See This is a new video blog by Rion that describes itself in the following terms… There’s just so much science, nature, music, arts, technology, storytelling and assorted good stuff out there that my kids (and maybe your kids) haven’t seen. It’s most likely not stuff that…
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Continue reading →: Romance vs. STEM as a Career Choice
Inside Higher Ed had an interesting article regarding research on gender-based career decisions in STEM fields. The research suggests: that when college-age women think about romance, they become less interested in studying STEM fields. College-age men, however, can get interested in romance without any impact on their engagement with math…
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Continue reading →: Pendulum Waves Youtube Video
A little physics for a Monday. Click HERE if you cannot see the embedded video below.
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Continue reading →: Carl Sagan’s Influence on Neil deGrasse Tyson
Another short yet powerful clip from Neil deGrasse Tyson. Enjoy.

