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Science Sampler: Piñatas, episodic events, and real-life applications
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Teaching students to gather and analyze data can be challenging. In particular, many students find the concepts of mean, mode, median, and range to be confusing, even though these concepts are typically introduced to…
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Science Education Checklist “What Should I Look for in the Science Program in My Child's School?” A Guide for Parents developed by SciMathMN Parents often ask, What can I do to support good science education? One of the most helpful things parents can do is support not only their student, but also the schools and…
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Everyday Life Science Mysteries: Stories for Inquiry-Based Science Teaching (e-book)
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How do tiny bugs get into oatmeal? What makes children look like—or different from—their parents? Where do rotten apples go after they fall off the tree? By presenting everyday mysteries like these, this book will…
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Speaking of Science: Invite Speakers From Your Community to Bring the Science Curriculum to Life
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Reach out to science profressionals in your community to explore how science is used in a variety of careers.
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A Head Start on Life Science: Encouraging a Sense of Wonder (e-book)
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Nurture curiosity and even joy in the youngest scientists. The 24 inquiry-based lessons in this lively collection show you how. The activities are organized into sections on animals, plants, and nature walks. Rather…
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WISEngineering Hydroponics: A Technology-Enhanced, Life Science Engineering Design Unit
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Develop students’ understanding of photosynthesis and cellular respiration with this online engineering resource.
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Science Sampler: Designed by Nature—Exploring linear and circular life cycles
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Designed by Nature is a series of six sequential lessons that help middle school students explore the environmental impacts of producing and disposing of everyday items, and the role of citizens, consumers, and…
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Teaching Physics with Dynamic Simulation: Simulators connect science to everyday life
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Dynamic simulation has great potential as a tool for teaching physics and general science. These simulators provide students with laboratories for experimenting with phenomena in the context of real situations such as…