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Archive: Science Update: The Rocks and Minerals of Climate Change, November 14, 2024
Climate change is one of the most pressing environmental issues of our generation, and generations to come. But what's rock got to do with it? Learn how simple and familiar rocks and minerals play a critical role in responding to, recordi...
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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, September 3, 2024
By Debra Shapiro
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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, August 27, 2024
By Debra Shapiro
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Archive: FA24: Health DataWell: HS Life Science Instructional Materials, October 17, 2024
Health Datawell provides free lesson plans and storyline units to help high school students understand the varied roles of citizens and health scientists in protecting and promoting the health and wellness of their communities. These instructional ma...
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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, August 20, 2024
By Debra Shapiro
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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, August 13, 2024
By Debra Shapiro
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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, August 6, 2024
By Debra Shapiro
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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, July 30, 2024
By Debra Shapiro
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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, July 23, 2024
By Debra Shapiro
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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, July 16, 2024
By Debra Shapiro
Journal Article
Light, Forces, Sticks, Crates and So Much More: A Loose Parts Learning Approach to STEM
The use of loose parts can be an effective teaching method to improve and enhance student understanding of Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Loose parts can inspire children to use their creativity and critical thinking skills in the classroo...
By Carla Gull, Suzanne Levenson Goldstein, Tricia Rosengarten
Journal Article
Loud and Clear Project: An Introduction to Geospatial Tools for Project-Based Learning
Project-based and student-driven learning continue to be at the forefront of school reform efforts. Technology is a significant bridge and tool used empower and leverage student projects. Geospatial technologies continue to be underutilised in the mi...
By Kurtz Miller
Journal Article
In this article, we use the strategies listed above to engage students in a 5E lesson on static electricity (partially addressing MS-PS2-3). We start the engage phase by using a “magic trick” as a hook to engage students about static electricity....
By Jesse Wilcox, Stephanie Zavalza Flores, MacKenzie Bruns, Sarah Nolting
Journal Article
Ecology in Urban Spaces: Contributions of Urban Green Spaces to Ecological and Community Health
Our program seeks to introduce middle school students to a range of STEM topics and careers. We planned and enacted a five-lesson unit themed around the contributions of trees/green spaces to ecological and community health. Humans thrive in ecologic...
By Yelena Janumyan, Zachary Conley, Heidi Carlone, Hannah Ziegler, Tessaly Jen, Liwei Zhang, Jingyi Chen
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Local landscapes examined via Google Earth provide a natural arena on which students can analyze how humans modify and interact with their environment. These lessons guide students through an exploration of the natural and built environments both nea...
By Carol Colaninno, Adriana Martinez, Charlie Blake, Candice Johnson