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Many of you are getting ready to start (or have already started) your first teaching assignment. Welcome to the profession! Now that you’re on your own, you may have lots of questions in your first month or two. …
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Science of the Summer Olympics: engineering for mobility
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A record 4200+ Paralympians will compete in 20 sports at the London 2012 Games that begin August 29. Of the 20 sports included, 17 are Paralympic versions of sports played in the Olympic Games. Wheelchair rugby is one…
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How professional development programs can model science
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No one is against Professional Development (PD) for science teachers. But, how it is typically structured remains a major problem. Not many Professional Development efforts outline how the PD can be structured as an…
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I’m looking for project ideas or activities that fifth grade students can do to connect what they learn in science with the “real world” outside of the classroom. Do you have any suggestions? –Frank, Delaware …
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Does “hands-on” indicate real reforms of science teaching?
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Too often the reform of science for K-12 students is described as being “hands-on.” Analyses of the “Hands-On” ideas for classrooms seem to miss how and why hands-on actually does not define needed reforms adequately.…
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Is science literacy an appropriate major goal for science education?
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–Occasional commentary by Robert E. Yager (NSTA President, 1982-1983) Science Literacy is widely used as an important goal for science teaching. The term Popularity and Relevance of Science Education for Scientific…
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Science of the Summer Olympics: Sarah Robles and the mechanics of weight lifting
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Sarah Robles punctuates the opening of every Science of the Summer Olympics video—with good reason. She’s a “super heavyweight” lifter. Sarah’s strong for sure, but her abilities rely as much on finesse as on strength.…
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If you focus science explorations in your classroom on a yearly theme, consider water play/study. Carol M. Gross of Lehman College describes the many, many aspects to water play/study and connections to social learning…
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Science of the Summer Olympics: designing a fast pool
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We already knew Michael Phelps was good. Now Missy Franklin is a household name. But how much of their achievement might be attributed to the pool? Find out about the design and engineering of the London Aquatics Center…
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Notebooks as "dinosaurs"?
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With the College Board’s increased emphasis on student inquiry as part of the AP Biology curriculum revision, I am struggling with whether to require my students to keep a written and bound laboratory notebook, as is…
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Choosing plants for fall school garden lessons
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What should, or can, a teacher plant during the early days of school to support children’s adjustment to school and deepen their understanding of living organisms? The answer to this question depends on many variables,…
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Science of the Summer Olympics: designing safety helmets
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The 2012 Summer Olympics provides an exciting backdrop for STEM opportunities. Help students apply both the concepts of science and engineering design with Science of the Summer Olympics videos and connected lesson…
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Table of Contents How many of us have heard teachers say, “Don’t smile until Thanksgiving?” Their recommendation suggests that a stern visage and rigid rules are necessary for developing appropriate student…
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Mission to Mars, or, Where does this gravel come from?
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08.06.2012 Curiosity’s Surroundings, NASA/JPL-Caltech “Where does this gravel come from?” is a question that you can ask about many places in the solar system—in the dirt on the playground and in the Gale…
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Help for a struggling colleague
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Last year, a new science teacher in our middle school really struggled with classroom management issues. My principal is trying to help him, and she asked me if I could also work with him this year. I have some ideas,…
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