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Continue reading →: Uncovering Student Ideas in Physical Science, vol. 1: 45 New Force & Motion Assessment Probes
It is no secret that I am a huge fan of Page Keeley’s work on formative assessment probes. The latest volume of probes, unlike previous volumes, has a specific content focus… Force & Motion. Uncovering Student Ideas in Physical Science, Vol. 1: 45 New Force and Motion Assessment Probes features…
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Continue reading →: HHMI Bulletin August 2010
The FREE August 2010 issue of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute Bulletin features stories on: The complicated ecosystem within the human gut 3D cell cultures the master of regeneration- the planarian flatworm a Stem Cells 101 overview lots more you can follow HHMI on Twitter and Facebook
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Continue reading →: 100 Best YouTube Videos for Science Teachers
In my humble opinion you can never have too many resources for science videos so here is another list of science videos- 100 Best YouTube Videos for Science Teachers courtesy of Bachelor of Science. Many of the videos have been mentioned previously on this blog- such as songs from Here…
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Continue reading →: NSTA Strategic Goals 2010
The National Science Teachers Association just released their Strategic Goals for 2010. These goals will guide the efforts of NSTA over the course of the next 5 years. Download the goals HERE. The 4 Strategic Goals are: Promote active participation of all teachers of science in improving science education. Advocate…
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Continue reading →: Preliminary Public Draft of the Science Education Standards Framework
I just realized that the Draft Framework for the New Science Education Standards (July 12, 2010) is no longer available online- (you can email bose@nas.edu for the pdf) OR you can simply download it HERE. I want to make sure that educators who may have been busy “having a life”…
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Continue reading →: SEDL Letter: Science, Technology, and Math
The Spring/Summer 2010 issue of the SEDL Letter is dedicated to Science, Technology, and Math. You will find articles on challenges and solutions in STEM education along with descriptions of current professional development projects by SEDL. There is also an article on encouraging girls in math and science that is…
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Continue reading →: Where do Meteor Showers come from?
With the Perseid meteor showers in full effect I thought it would be useful to post a clear and concise explanation of meteor showers from the Starts with a Bang! blog. You might be able to catch a few “shooting stars” in the early evening tonight.
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Continue reading →: The Secretly Speedy Life Of Plants
This was shared today on Science Friday- the story of exploding peat moss. The research was recently published in the journal Science. The Secretly Speedy Life Of Plants, posted with vodpod
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Continue reading →: Blame it on the DNA and other Hits!
A few months ago I mentioned the biology-rap hit Regulatin’ Genes by our friends at Stanford. Here are a few more masterpieces to enjoy over the summer.
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Continue reading →: National Center for Case Study Teaching in Science
The National Center for Case Study Teaching in Science is an award-winning resource where you can find multiple resources for using case studies to teach science. You can learn about the case method of teaching science; browse multiple case studies organized by domain, and find supporting links/sites for teaching science…
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