Autism

Page | February 2020

Autism According to the Council for Exceptional Children, autism is a “spectrum disorder within a group of developmental disabilities defined by significant impairments in social interaction and communication, and by the presence of unusual behaviors and interests,” such as repetitive and stereotypic patterns of behaviors, interests, and…

A Noteworthy Connection

Journal Article | October 2018

Never Too Young to be a Citizen Scientist!

Journal Article | October 2019

Kindergarteners learn about plants and seasons through a yearlong project.

Safety Resources for Middle/Secondary Schools

Page | June 2020

of chemicals Site to predict the reactivity of chemicals when mixed … of chemicals Site to predict the reactivity of chemicals when mixed … of chemicals Site to predict the reactivity of chemicals when mixed …

So Many Words, So Little Time

Journal Article | March 2019

Exploring maker spaces, engineering, and more

Science Buddies

Journal Article | November 2019

How-to strategies and classroom management tips

Motor Impaired / Orthopedic Disability

Page | February 2020

Motor Impaired / Orthopedic Disability James Prescott Joule (1818–1889) was an English physicist who studied thermodynamics, leading to the famous “Joule’s Law.” He was born with a spinal disorder that required him to be home schooled. Motor impaired/orthopedic disabilities include a heterogeneous grouping of conditions with a wide range of…

Behavioral Disorders

Page | February 2020

Behavioral Disorders Behavioral disorders also known as conduct disorders are one of the most common forms of disability among children and young adults and is the most frequently cited reason for referral to mental health services. The appearance of behavioral disorders is increasing dramatically in our K–12 classrooms. As a result, their…

Glossary of Disability Terminology

Page | February 2020

Glossary of Disability Terminology Accessible: In the case of a facility, readily usable by a particular individual; in the case of a program or activity, presented or provided in such a way that a particular individual can participate, with or without auxiliary aid(s); in the case of electronic resources, accessible with or without assistive…

Help Your Child Explore Science

Page | April 2020

Help Your Child Explore Science Science is a way of understanding the world, a perspective, and a pattern of thinking that begins in the very earliest years. That is why parental involvement is so important in a child’s science education. Families who explore the world together nurture scientific thinkers and good…

Patterns, Puzzles, and the Periodic Table

Journal Article | October 2019

Fun With Forces and Motion

Journal Article | March 2020

and motion. I ask them to predict if it will be easier or harder to do the same … ’s motion to provide evidence that a pattern can be used to predict future …

Fun With Forces and Motion

Journal Article | April 2020

and motion. I ask them to predict if it will be easier or harder to do the same … to predict future motion …

Winter Fun Without Wet Mittens

Journal Article | October 2019

Uncovering Parent’s and Children’s Ideas in Science

Journal Article | May 2020