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Continue reading →: Reports from The Science Geek Girl at AAPT 2010
The Science Geek Girl has been blogging this week from the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) conference in Portland, Oregon. She has posted wonderful descriptions of sessions on student thinking, misconceptions, etc in physics- see links to her posts below: Out of one, many: Five researchers analyze the same…
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Continue reading →: Thoughts on the Draft Science Education Standards Framework
I have several opinions and thoughts about the Draft Science Education Standards Framework, however, this blog is not typically a place where I express my opinions. In keeping with that tradition, I will instead direct you to a variety of opinions from the blogosphere. I am not presenting these to…
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Continue reading →: Beakers To Beaches: Summer’s Best Science Books
I found this short list of NPR Summer Science Reads on The NWESD Math & Science Facebook page. The list of 5 science books presents recommendations worthy of some time with a beverage in the sun.
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Continue reading →: 10 Essential Books for Science Education Leaders
If you support science education reform as a district curriculum director, professional development provider, teacher leader, or any other job title- then this list of books is for you. All of the links below are to Google Books were you can read an online preview of the book before you…
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Continue reading →: Science for All- Greatest Hits?
Looking back at the first year of this blog, I wanted to recap the most popular posts (in terms of hits) and also the most overlooked posts- (the posts that didn’t get many hits but probably should have). Top Posts 2009/10: BBC- Science Clips Foldables in Science Concept Cartoons K-12…
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Continue reading →: 10 Resources for Effective Elementary Science Instruction
Disclaimer 1: This Top 10 list was created and vetted by a committee of one. It is possible and highly likely that several very deserving resources are not on this list. Please feel free to add some of your favorite elementary science resources in the comments section- actually that’s the…
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Continue reading →: Dr. Francis Eberle talks Science Education- Hechinger Report
The Hechinger Report featured an interview with Dr. Francis Eberle discussing qualities of exceptional teachers, inquiry instruction, project-based learning, the new science education framework, and more. Click HERE to read the article.
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Continue reading →: The Science of Hitting a Home Run
Here is another Sport Science video from ESPN on the science of hitting a home run- physics in action. Sport Science: Home Run Derby, posted with vodpod
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Continue reading →: Feedback Questionnaire for Draft Conceptual Framework for Science Education Standards
The feedback questionnaire for the draft framework for the new science education standards was just made public. Please spread the word to all teachers and supporters of science education. The survey will be open for feedback until August 2, 2010. See my post HERE for an overview of the framework…
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Continue reading →: FREE Resources from NSTA- July 2010
Here are some FREE resources from The National Science Teachers Association for July 2010. Elementary Science: The July issue of Science & Children is dedicated to Professional Development and has some detailed articles on PD in science. Check out the following articles: Everybody Needs a Betsy Guest Editorial: The Root…
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