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Practices of science and engineering
What science and engineering practices will he use to solve this problem?...
By Peggy Ashbrook
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My middle schoolers were full of energy! This month’s Science Scope has many suggestions for channeling their enthusiasm into studying energy transformations....
By Mary Bigelow
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“Can It Reflect Light?” and other probing questions
Can it reflect light? Is it a plant? Is it made of cells? These questions are among more than 100 formative assessment probes developed by Page Keeley and her colleagues to help teachers elicit information about what students think about key science ...
By Claire Reinburg
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STEM competition for middle grades
Passing along some information —...
By Mary Bigelow
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I’m using probes in some of my chemistry labs, although I’m sure I could be doing more with them. In addition, I’m still trying to learn how to enhance lessons with the interactive board that was installed this year. I recently atte...
By Mary Bigelow
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Some bits and pieces gleaned from listserves, blogs, and tweets– Professional development...
By Mary Bigelow
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By Ken Roberts
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Gentle readers, here are two opportunities for us to be part of a larger professional community. For just 24 hours, beginning 9:00 a.m. on Monday, NSTA membership for $50 ...
By Peggy Ashbrook
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Anecdotes from parents: what is important from the child’s viewpoint
It is always nice to hear from the parents of my students: Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. Wanted to share with you Sasha’s painting. She did it yesterday while I was cooking....
By Peggy Ashbrook
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Report from the NAEYC 2011 national conference
Being away from my daily routine is both exciting and a little anxiety-producing, as in Look at all the other early childhood educators who are attending a session on science! and Did I remember to ask someone to feed the fish? Here are descriptions ...
By Peggy Ashbrook
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Photography in the science classroom
My school is offering “mini-grants” to teachers. It’s not a lot of money, but every little bit counts these days. I want to apply for funds for a digital camera for my elementary classroom. I know it would be useful, but the proposa...
By Mary Bigelow
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The Great Beyond: why e-reader tablets matter in science education
It seems with each passing week, another tablet (computer?) is announced, reviewed, and sits on the store shelf. At last count, there are 54 options of the device occupying the “space” called a tablet....
By Martin Horejsi
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Intergenerational science activities
My school is planning an Intergenerational Day, in which students invite grandparents or other guests to attend school for part of the day. We’re also inviting residents of a local retirement community. I’d like to participate with my fif...
By Mary Bigelow