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Continue reading →: i.am FIRST: Science is Rock and Roll
What do will.i.am (of the Black Eyed Peas) and science education have in common? I’m not sure.. but I’m willing to check it out SUNDAY, AUGUST 14 (7:00- 8:00 p.m., ET) on The ABC Television Network. This partnership with Dean Kamen of FIRST will include guests like Justin Timberlake and others.…
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Continue reading →: My August
In my current role, I get to work with some of the leading minds in science education and science education reform. This August I will get to learn from: Dr. Lee Meadows from the University of Alabama Birmingham: Lee is a guru of inquiry and he has done a lot…
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Continue reading →: Infographic: Solving the STEM Dilemma
A clear and concise STEM infographic from good.is that represents STEM education and careers in a one page graphic. This could be useful during professional development, staff meetings, school board meetings, or other opportunities to advocate for STEM education. Definitely a page to add to your STEM bookmarks.. enjoy.
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Continue reading →: Washington State Science Assessment: New Test & Item Specifications
This post really only pertains to science educators in the state of Washington. Today the Science Assessment Office at OSPI uploaded new science Test & Item Specification documents. 1. Updated Test & Item Specifications for Grade 5 and Grade 8 plus a table explaining the updates to both documents 2. Version…
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Continue reading →: Success at the Core: Resources for Science Instruction
Success at the Core is an excellent and well-designed site that provides an online professional development toolkit focused on effective instruction. (Click HERE to see how effective instruction is defined in 4 elements.)Tools are designed for collaborative teams and are organized to support facilitators and participants. The site is not…
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Continue reading →: Web Seminar Archive: Framework for K-12 Science Education
If you were unable to attend the web seminar on the Framework for K-12 Science Education on July 26, 2011 from 6:30-8:00 pm EST, then you may be interested in watching the archived web seminar. Over 700 science educators participated and the stream of “chat” was pretty incredible. Lots of…
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Continue reading →: Veritasium: Can You Handle the Truth?
One of my favorite new science education sites of the year is Derek Muller’s Veritasium video blog. Since my original post back in February 2011, the site has expanded to include an increasingly vast collection of physical science and Earth & space science videos. These clips are unique in that they…
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Continue reading →: Cymbal Vibrations Video 1000 frames per second
I saw this high speed YouTube video of a cymbal vibrating over on NSTA’s site and wanted to share it here too. Pretty cool stuff.
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Continue reading →: NSTA and NRC to Present Web Seminar on A Framework for Science Education
NSTA and NRC will be hosting a webinar on Tuesday, July 26th to discuss the new Framework for Science Education Standards. See complete information and a registration link below. Title: A Framework for K-12 Science Education Dates: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Eastern Time Presenters: Dr. Helen Quinn, Brett D.…
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Continue reading →: WEST-E Biology Wiki
This week I have been supporting some teachers who are preparing to take Washington state’s WEST-E biology test in order to gain their biology endorsement. I created a wiki with a few useful (FREE) links and resources to aid their test prep/biology review. I thought others might find this useful…
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