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Case Study

Students as Science Content Creators and Evaluators

A Case Study of Video Documentary Storytelling in Science Education

Journal of College Science Teaching—November/December 2022 (Volume 52, Issue 2)

By Erica B. Walker and Kelly B. Lazar

Within the context of higher education, the disciplines of science and filmmaking appear disparate, but the importance of storytelling as an integral part of science and research deserves closer examination. Humans have always used stories to share information and convey complex ideas. To those outside science, science communications can be laden with difficult terms and feel exclusive and unrelatable. There has been a recent call to develop science storytelling skills to improve accessibility of science for a general audience. With the rise of video content on social media platforms, short-format videos can reach an untapped audience for science. This case study looks at a unique interdisciplinary course, Science Docs, that encourages students from all areas of study to form a Community of Practice (CoP) that bridges the gap between scientist, storyteller, and science communication evaluator.

 

Within the context of higher education, the disciplines of science and filmmaking appear disparate, but the importance of storytelling as an integral part of science and research deserves closer examination. Humans have always used stories to share information and convey complex ideas. To those outside science, science communications can be laden with difficult terms and feel exclusive and unrelatable. There has been a recent call to develop science storytelling skills to improve accessibility of science for a general audience.
Within the context of higher education, the disciplines of science and filmmaking appear disparate, but the importance of storytelling as an integral part of science and research deserves closer examination. Humans have always used stories to share information and convey complex ideas. To those outside science, science communications can be laden with difficult terms and feel exclusive and unrelatable. There has been a recent call to develop science storytelling skills to improve accessibility of science for a general audience.
 

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Nearly $100,000 in Cash and Prizes Awarded Annually to Educators

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Volume 60, Number 1
Joyful Science
This school year, let’s find ways to make learning joyful. When I think of joyful learning, I do not think only about the development of lifelong learners ready to ask questions, who actively dive into an inquiry, but I also see children who exhibit curiosity and inquisitiveness and are actively having fun.
cover
Volume 60, Number 1
Joyful Science
This school year, let’s find ways to make learning joyful. When I think of joyful learning, I do not think only about the development of lifelong learners ready to ask questions, who actively dive into an inquiry, but I also see children who exhibit curiosity and inquisitiveness and are actively having fun.
cover
Volume 60, Number 1
Joyful Science
This school year, let’s find ways to make learning joyful. When I think of joyful learning, I do not think only about the development of lifelong learners ready to ask questions, who actively dive into an inquiry, but I also see children who exhibit curiosity and inquisitiveness and are actively having fun.
 

Safety Blog

Methanol Use in School Science Labs: Danger, Will Robinson!

By Ken Roy

Posted on 2022-10-31

Methanol Use in School Science Labs: Danger, Will Robinson!

 

Liam’s Head Injury

Is This the Cause of His Frequent Urination?

By Melody J. Neumann, Michelle B. French, Franco A. Taverna

Liam’s Head Injury

Archive: WI23: Lab Safety Considerations for Pre-Service Secondary Science/STEM Teachers, February 27, 2023

This interactive web seminar will begin with an overview of safety protocols specific for doing secondary level safer science/STEM laboratory activities with Dr. Ken Roy, NSTA and NSELA Safety Compliance Advisor/specialist and Dr. Kevin Doyle of Morris Hill Regional School District, NSTA Safety Advisory Board Member.

This interactive web seminar will begin with an overview of safety protocols specific for doing secondary level safer science/STEM laboratory activities with Dr. Ken Roy, NSTA and NSELA Safety Compliance Advisor/specialist and Dr. Kevin Doyle of Morris Hill Regional School District, NSTA Safety Advisory Board Member.

This interactive web seminar will begin with an overview of safety protocols specific for doing secondary level safer science/STEM laboratory activities with Dr. Ken Roy, NSTA and NSELA Safety Compliance Advisor/specialist and Dr. Kevin Doyle of Morris Hill Regional School District, NSTA Safety Advisory Board Member.

This interactive web seminar will begin with an overview of safety protocols specific for doing secondary level safer science/STEM laboratory activities with Dr. Ken Roy, NSTA and NSELA Safety Compliance Advisor/specialist and Dr. Kevin Doyle of Morris Hill Regional School District, NSTA Safety Advisory Board Member.

Archive: WI23: Lab Safety Considerations for Pre-Service Elementary Science/STEM Teachers, February 13, 2023

This interactive web seminar will begin with an overview of safety protocols specific for doing elementary level safer science/STEM classroom/laboratory activities with Dr. Ken Roy, NSTA and NSELA Safety Compliance Advisor/specialist and, Director of Environmental Health & Safety, Glastonbury Public Schools (CT). In addition, Dr. Kevin Doyle of Morris Hills Regional School District, NSTA Safety Advisory Board Chairperson will also be presenting.  

This interactive web seminar will begin with an overview of safety protocols specific for doing elementary level safer science/STEM classroom/laboratory activities with Dr. Ken Roy, NSTA and NSELA Safety Compliance Advisor/specialist and, Director of Environmental Health & Safety, Glastonbury Public Schools (CT). In addition, Dr. Kevin Doyle of Morris Hills Regional School District, NSTA Safety Advisory Board Chairperson will also be presenting.  

This interactive web seminar will begin with an overview of safety protocols specific for doing elementary level safer science/STEM classroom/laboratory activities with Dr. Ken Roy, NSTA and NSELA Safety Compliance Advisor/specialist and, Director of Environmental Health & Safety, Glastonbury Public Schools (CT). In addition, Dr. Kevin Doyle of Morris Hills Regional School District, NSTA Safety Advisory Board Chairperson will also be presenting.  

This interactive web seminar will begin with an overview of safety protocols specific for doing elementary level safer science/STEM classroom/laboratory activities with Dr. Ken Roy, NSTA and NSELA Safety Compliance Advisor/specialist and, Director of Environmental Health & Safety, Glastonbury Public Schools (CT). In addition, Dr. Kevin Doyle of Morris Hills Regional School District, NSTA Safety Advisory Board Chairperson will also be presenting.  

 

Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, November 1, 2022

By Debra Shapiro

Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, November 1, 2022

 

To Pick a Peck of Orange Peppers

From Molecular Variation to Macroscopic Change

By Pamela Kalas, Fatima Syed

To Pick a Peck of Orange Peppers

 

Essential Ingredients for a Scientific Consensus: Climate Change Edition

By Ann Reid, Executive Director, National Center for Science Education

Posted on 2022-10-24

Essential Ingredients for a Scientific Consensus: Climate Change Edition

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