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Continue reading →: Fresh Photons
The Science Goddess mentioned Fresh Photons over at What it’s Like on the Inside and when I visited I immediately added this site to my Google Reader. Fresh Photons posts a varied collection of science images, comics, photographs, etc from multiple science disciplines. The site seems like a great source…
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Continue reading →: Puzzlewise Science
At a recent meeting I talked with one of the co-creators of Puzzlewise Science and realized that I had not mentioned this supplemental elementary science resource… so here we go. Puzzlewise Science is a collection of supplemental activities to remediate, extend, or deepen understanding of science concepts and process skills.…
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Continue reading →: A Visual History of Science
Scientific American has a visual history of science slideshow that shares the progress of science through the 165 years of the magazine. I just love the cover shots from the 1800’s- a great bit of history and science.
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Continue reading →: Inquiry Part 1- A Tale of Three Inquiries
As a teacher, scientist, professional development provider, K-8 science methods instructor, and learner I have encountered and engaged in many conversations about scientific inquiry. Unfortunately, most of these conversations suffered from each participant having a slightly different conception, understanding, or bias about inquiry. It is very difficult to discuss the…
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Continue reading →: Science NetLinks-Back to School
Science NetLinks just posted some New Lessons: Skin Cancer 2: Types, Prevention, and Detection; Energy Resources and Trade-Offs; and Air Masses. You will also find a wonderful grade 6-8 lesson called My School as a System– this looks like a great way to start the year and integrate some systems…
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Continue reading →: Mary Roach on The Daily Show
Mary Roach, author of one of my favorite books- Stiff, was on The Daily Show recently discussing her new book Packing for Mars. See her very candid and funny discussion of her research on the NASA toilets embedded below. See av excerpt of Packing for Mars in Seed Magazine. Mary…
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Continue reading →: 100 Best Science Sites for Kids
Online Nurse Practitioner Schools has a list of the 100 Best Science Sites for Kids. While this is not a new list (2008) there are definitely a lot of great sites for K-5 students and teachers with the sites organized by content areas. A great source for adding to your…
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Continue reading →: Benchfly- Molecular Biology Protocols and More
I first mentioned Benchfly.com on this site in August 2009 and I feel like this rich and well-designed site is worthy of another mention. Benchfly provides time saving tips, video protocols, reviews, and a wealth of tools for anyone working in a molecular biology lab or teaching a biotechnology course.…
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Continue reading →: FREE Science Professional Development from NSTA
The National Science Teachers Association currently has the following online courses for FREE to members and nonmembers: Nutrition– a 10 hr online course for teachers of all levels (these are typically $39.99 courses) Also see the SciGuide for Nutrition– thematic lessons with links to web resources Science Objects- 2 hour…
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Continue reading →: Learning Progressions in Science: An Evidence-Based Approach to Reform
Learning Progressions are currently a hot topic in science education. Those of you who have reviewed the Draft Science Standards Framework probably noticed an emphasis on learning progressions. If you are new to learning progressions or would like to learn more then here are a couple of resources to dive…
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