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Continue reading →: Snag Films: Science and Nature Documentaries
Snag Films is a site where teachers can find a variety of documentary films to support all content areas. Science teachers will be happy to know that Snag Films features a Science & Nature section with many full length videos in life science, physical science, and Earth/Space science. Snag Films…
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Continue reading →: National Educational Technology Plan 2010
This is not directly science related but as we enter a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) focused world I think it is important for K-12 teachers of science to be up to date in educational technology standards. The report- Transforming American Education: Learning Powered by Technology was just released.…
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Continue reading →: Effective Science Instruction Report Version 2.0
Just like updates to software, there is an update to the recent report Effective Science Instruction: What Does Research Tell Us?. See the description of the report below: This brief from the Center on Instruction endeavors to distill the research on science learning to inform a common vision of science…
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Continue reading →: Science Assessment Update- Washington State
The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction for Washington State has recently released some important information on science assessments. Science Assessment Updates 2011– information on grade 5, 8, and 10 assessments- sample items, etc. 5th and 8th grade Test & Item Specs for science MSP Revised Science Learning Standards version…
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Continue reading →: Energy Transfers & Transformations
The NSDL Middle School Portal has a section dedicated to Energy Transfers & Transformations- Sparking Student Interest where middle school teachers will find: Background information Activities- (links to several online sources) National Science Education Standards This is a good site to add to your toolbox of energy resources, however, some…
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Continue reading →: Virtual Cell Animation Collection
Virtual Cell Animation Collection at North Dakota State University was mentioned on the Free Technology for Teachers site and I wanted to highlight it for my readers as well. You will find a virtual fly-through of a cell and individual videos on a variety of cellular processes such as photosynthesis,…
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Continue reading →: NSTA Resources: November 2010
Here’s what’s new courtesy of the NSTA web site for November 2010. FREE articles from the journals: Science and Children (K-5): A Menu of Options Science Scope (middle school): Caving in the Classroom The Science Teacher (high school): A Template for Open Inquiry FREE SciPack (10 hr online professional development)…
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Continue reading →: Seating for Success in Science
The NSTA Reports Ms. Mentor column tackles the issue of seating arrangements in science classrooms- check it out HERE. There is also a brief piece on Space concepts for K-5 students with some links to resources.
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Continue reading →: How to Teach Students to Think Like Scientists
Today Eric Brunsell posted a concise and well-written piece titled How to Teach Students to Think Like Scientists. The post discusses the nature of science (NOS), common NOS misconceptions and ways to teach students about the nature of science. You will also find links to online resources to extend your…
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Continue reading →: Wonderopolis
The National Center for Family Literacy with support from Thinkfinity.org recently launched a new Wonderopolis web site. The site is for parents and children to nurture a sense of wonder and build a brighter world for children through the power of discovery, creativity, learning and imagination. Through the guidance of…
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