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Continue reading →: Two Video Resources on DNA Coiling
I stumbled on a couple of video clips on DNA supercoiling and want to share them. The first clip is called Super Coiling of DNA and the second is Molecular Visualizations of DNA. See the clips embedded below.
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Continue reading →: An Infusion of Science where the Arts Reign- NYTimes Article
An interesting story about Bard College (a school of the arts) and how a citizen science immersion program is helping art students to become scientifically literate. Click HERE to read the article.
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Continue reading →: Neil deGrasse Tyson on The Daily Show
One of my favorite scientists on one of my favorite fake news shows- enjoy. Neil deGrasse Tyson, posted with vodpod
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Continue reading →: National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)- Learning More about the 2009 Science Results
Join a Webinar on January 25th 6:30-8:00 pm Eastern Time to learn more about the NAEP 2009 science results. Information below is from the NSTA Learning Center: The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) is teaming up with NSTA to conduct a web seminar on January 25, 2011 for members…
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Continue reading →: Chemistry Now: A series of Chemistry Resources from NBC LEARN and NSF
NBC Learn and NSF have joined forces to celebrate the International Year of Chemistry by creating Chemistry Now– a series of weekly chemistry videos and lessons. Chemistry Now consists of 32 weekly installments of chemistry learning on topics from The Chemistry of Water in week 1 to Cheeseburger Chemistry and…
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Continue reading →: Inquiry Resources for Early Childhood Teachers of Science
The NSTA Early Years Blog recently posted an extensive list of books and online resources to support early childhood teachers who are teaching our youngest learners about science. Read the post HERE.
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Continue reading →: College Students Lack Science Literacy
A recent study reports findings that most college students in the United States do not understand the scientific basis of the carbon cycle. You can read an overview of the report HERE and see the actual research article HERE.
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Continue reading →: Elements of Effective Science Instruction (EESI)
Almost exactly a year ago, I mentioned a project that my colleagues in science education were embarking on (see post HERE). We were looking to identify the characteristics of effective science teaching and we were looking at several of the latest and greatest resources. In the most recent copy of…
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Continue reading →: Google Science Fair Arriving January 11, 2011
I just read that Google Science Fair (designed for 13-18 year old students) is launching January 11, 2011 at 9:00 am EST. You can watch the live event at youtube.com/googlesciencefair Will post more when I know more.
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Continue reading →: 11 Science Education Resources to Try in 2011
With a new year underway and hopefully a few new readers coming on board, I thought I would recommend 11 posts/resources that go beyond the typical “fun sites” I post. These are resources I’ve mentioned that focus on instruction and that could transform your thinking about the teaching and learning…

