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Continue reading →: A Framework for K-12 Science Education: Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Core Ideas
The FINAL draft of the new Framework for K-12 Science Education standards has been released and is available for download HERE. Click HERE to learn more about how the framework was developed. Click HERE for a concise overview of the framework. National Academies Press Release about the Framework EdWeek Article…
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Continue reading →: PBS Learning Media
PBS recently launched a new site for educators called PBS Learning Media. The site requires users to sign up for a FREE account and provides a gateway to a variety of digital media tools for teaching multiple K-12 content areas. In science, PBS Learning Media connects you to professional development…
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Continue reading →: Framework for K-12 Science Education Standards to be released July 19, 2011 at 1:00 pm EDT
Hi all, I just heard that the long-awaited Framework for K-12 Science Education Standards will be released at 1:00 pm EDT on Tuesday, July 19, 2011. Here is some wording from an email that was forwarded to me. The National Research Council is pleased to announce the release of a…
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Continue reading →: Linda Booth Sweeney: More Resources on Systems Thinking
Linda Booth Sweeney maintains both a web site and blog dedicated to systems thinking. Linda’s site provides some guiding information such as: 12 Living System Principles and 12 Habits of Mind. The site also has an excellent Systems Resource Room with an extensive list of books, articles, simulations, sites, etc. These…
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Continue reading →: Bye Bye Space Shuttle Infographic
Thanks to Richard Byrne for sharing this excellent infographic of the Space Shuttle program on Free Technology for Teachers. Click HERE to check it out on the coolinfographics.com site. This makes me want to learn more about data visualization… I recommend perusing the coolinfographics site and examining some of the…
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Continue reading →: The Terrible Twos
Two years ago, on July 10, 2009- I wrote my first post to the Science for All blog. My initial goal was to just learn about WordPress.com and immerse myself in the world of blogging… and to see if a blog could be an effective way to share science education…
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Continue reading →: Outdoor Biology Instructional Strategies (OBIS)
Grab your short-shorts, fluff your mullet, and get ready to “gag me with a spoon”.. because we are about to travel back to a time known as the ’80s. Sometimes what is old is new again. As is the case with these FREE supplemental elementary life science lessons from The…
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Continue reading →: Assessing Systems Thinking & Complexity in Science
Assessing Systems Thinking and Complexity in Science is a 2010 report from SRI International that provides guidance in considering how to effectively assess systems thinking on large scale state assessments. The report provides: – a concise overview of systems thinking and complexity – a review of literature on systems thinking…
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Continue reading →: A Periodic Table of Visualization Methods
A Periodic Table of Visualization Methods uses a periodic table structure to organize examples of tools and strategies for visualizing: Data Information Concepts Strategies Metaphor Compound visualizations- multiple methods combined This tool will be useful for teachers of all content areas so please share with your colleagues.
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Continue reading →: Update on Framework for Next Generation Science Standards (6/29/11)
An update on the release of the Framework for the Next Generation Science Standards was released recently. Read the update HERE. It basically says that they hope to have the final framework released during the summer of 2011. I’m sure the Next Generation Science Standards writing team is anxiously awaiting…
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