Teach Science for All

JANUARY 24, 2024

Background: In my science methods courses I recently started offering a final project where students get to “choose their own adventure” and select from a menu of options for their final project. Students can also pitch an idea that is not on the menu. Recently one of my students, Wemen Siep, decided to write a […]

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STEM Everyday Podcast

MAY 4, 2024

The leaders behind Science of Sport use the familiarity of athletics to make STEM education more approachable and inclusive to all learners. To date, Science of Sport has created over 100 lesson plans, handed out 20,000 STEM kits, and trained over 6,000 teachers, which has impacted more than 600,000 students.

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Teach Science for All

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Check out the article below from The 74 by the incredible Dr. Tiffany Neill that describes how an elementary school in Louisiana did a crazy thing…they started systematically teaching science in all of the grade levels. And spoiler alert- the outcomes for students were pretty great.

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Chillax Science

MAY 3, 2023

Science education has undergone significant changes over the years, with modifications to curricula and instructional methodologies aimed at improving teaching and learning outcomes. Unfortunately, the majority of these trends do very little in the work of advancing science education. What are science education teaching methods?

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Teach Science for All

MARCH 22, 2024

A recent article from Hechinger Report provides some support to the idea that learning science in elementary grades isn’t only important because kids get exposed to science…but learning science might also improve reading comprehension. I have to admit […]

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Kid Spark Education

OCTOBER 13, 2023

As STEM education becomes increasingly vital for students’ success in a rapidly evolving technological world, many elementary and middle schools are looking to incorporate more robust computer science and robotics programs into their curricula.

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Stem Activities for Kids

JANUARY 26, 2024

What an 81-Year-Old Retired Physician and Children’s Science Educator Wants you To Know about Teaching the Grossest Subjects to Children If teachers have one thing in common, it’s that the mere mention of flatulence, urine or mucus in their classroom will send their young students into either fits of laughter or a collective “EWWWW!”

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Teach Science for All

JANUARY 23, 2024

Title: Unveiling the Impact of NGSS-Designed Amplify Science K–5 Curriculum on Early-Grade Education Introduction:In an important recent study led by WestEd, the effectiveness of the NGSS-designed Amplify Science K–5 curriculum has been under the spotlight.

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Teach Science for All

AUGUST 10, 2023

As we continue to consider ways to give elementary science a comeback in many schools- here is a video of a school in Brooklyn where they have implemented Super Science Fridays.

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Teach Science for All

MARCH 8, 2024

Are you looking for some engaging online elementary science professional development where you can get some FREE clock hours? Well, I’m presenting a couple of synchronous online K-5 science workshops this spring for Olympic ESD. Workshop #1: Using Picture Books for Powerful Science […]

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Basically, it’s because there aren’t enough education opportunities that require that sort of skill and those there are, usually rhyme with ‘math’ or ‘science’ which to many kids are “just too complicated” Enter STEM–Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. “I

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Computer Science Teacher

JULY 5, 2022

Robots, game controllers, Internet of Things, and more are ways that computer science interacts with physical objects and not just pixels on a screen. These are ways that teachers can bring more students to more interesting (to the student) to get involved with computer science. But where to start? Cute and relatively inexpensive.

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STEM Next

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) had told science teachers that kids learn science best through a hands-on, interactive, student-centered, and inquiry-based approach (see NSTA Position Statement ). The report asserted the highest priority was to revitalize K-12 science and mathematics education.

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STEM Sport

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Elementary education is a pivotal time in a child’s education journey. Early implementation of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) is key to student success in these complex subject areas. Below are activities that combine sound and science to get students excited about STEM learning.

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Teach Science for All

MARCH 4, 2024

I’m always on the lookout for good FREE science materials to recommend to readers and Explore the Salish Sea fits the bill nicely. Explore the Salish Sea offers an immersive and skillfully designed science curriculum rooted in the narrative of the children’s book, “Explore the Salish Sea: A Nature Guide for Kids.”

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Carly and Adam

JANUARY 12, 2023

In elementary STEM or science classes, you may or may not be responsible for providing letter grades or an overall percentage for students, but it is still important to share progress with students and their families. 13 ways to describe how students engage in STEM and elementary science. Cooperates with others.

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ED Week

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Well-designed science materials could give elementary teachers critical support in the subject—and bolster goals for reading comprehension.

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Stem Activities for Kids

JANUARY 31, 2024

Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to explore all things heart-related, and why not do it with science and STEM? A lot of Valentine’s Day Science and STEM activities include candy, but I love that this set of activities focuses more on heart-healthy choices!

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ED Surge

JANUARY 25, 2022

Most schools, for the health and safety of their communities, adjusted them in a variety of ways, often making them more “brain-friendly” and aligning them with promising research and strategies in the science of teaching and learning, or what we like to call, Mind, Brain and Education (MBE). has a different feel than Wednesday’s at 1:40 p.m.

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Love Learning STEM

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Whether you teach first grade or 5th grade, students love getting in the February spirit with these Easy Valentine’s science experiments for kids! This post’s science and STEM experiments are perfectly themed for any elementary classroom. You will need 3 types of Valentine’s candy.

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Teach Science for All

DECEMBER 21, 2023

National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) just released their latest FREE report titled Rise and Thrive with Science: Teaching PreK-5 Science and Engineering. I haven’t dug into this much yet so I’ll have more to say later.

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Science and Steamteam

JULY 12, 2022

Science is an essential part of learning in school. Below are some of the best science YouTube channels for kids. Below are some of the best science YouTube channels for kids. I am starting with this science YouTube channel first because it is one that you might not know of as a teacher of younger children. SciShow Kids.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 24, 2019

Enter award-winning PASCO Scientific with a commitment to providing innovative, affordable tools for K-12 science and math programs. PASCO Scientific is the global leader in developing technology-based solutions for hands-on science. What is PASCO Scientific. for bridge building. to measure the motion of moving objects.

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Stem Activities for Kids

JANUARY 26, 2024

What an 81-Year-Old Retired Physician and Children’s Science Educator Wants you To Know about Teaching the Grossest Subjects to Children If teachers have one thing in common, it’s that the mere mention of flatulence, urine or mucus in their classroom will send their young students into either fits of laughter or a collective “EWWWW!”

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CoderZ

APRIL 15, 2024

About CoderZ’s Commitment to Computer Science in Texas Demand for skilled STEM occupations is growing rapidly around the country, and especially in Texas where the government estimates these roles will make up 10.5% of total state employment. In addition, all courses include TEKS-aligned ELAR and Mathematics extensions.

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Futurum

APRIL 18, 2023

How machine learning is revolutionising materials science Published: Research in materials science and engineering is crucial for developing materials that can help solve some of society’s biggest challenges. A digital abundance All areas of science have benefited from the rise of computation and the internet. “We

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The Science Penguin

MARCH 22, 2022

Since I love being outside enjoying all spring has to offer, I also try to bring science class outdoors. Here are a few of my favorite activities for Spring Science. Blog Post and Freebie : Egg Picture Book Science. Head outside to explore the science in the world around you for scavenger hunts, guided walks, and explorations!

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User Generated Education

MARCH 5, 2023

See Offering Electives to Elementary Students for more about why and how I offer electives to them. Common Core and Next Generation Science in the Garden ) Standards-Based Learning in a Garden [link] Connecting the school garden to curriculum standards [link] From Seed to Plant [link] They joyfully selected gardening as one of them.

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Love Learning STEM

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

If you’re looking for free upper-grade elementary resources, then look no further. This free digital task card set is a free sample from the 4th grade NGSS science digital task card series created in Google Slides. This is a back to school ice breaker game you can play with your stem or science class.

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Love Learning STEM

APRIL 3, 2022

5 easy Easter science experiments you need to try! The best way to incorporate the two, and have good substantial science activities is by infusing some good content into the mix. In this list of science experiments, you will see that each of the Easter science experiments is aligned to the 4th Grade NGSS science standards.

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PCS Edventures

MAY 15, 2023

This challenge has a simple solution — integrate STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) into your summer program! If your goal is to implement a program that specifically targets skills in Mathematics, English Language Arts, Science or Social Studies, we’ve got you covered! Let’s dive in.

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Love Learning STEM

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Do you need free weathering and erosion lessons for elementary kids? The lessons in these videos are aligned to NGSS and TEKS standards, and elementary kids are expected to learn about. You will find four free video lessons in this renewable energy unit for 4th-grade NGSS science.

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The Science Penguin

MAY 30, 2023

Are you hoping to build 4th grade students’ science background so they are prepared for 5th grade? Because we offer so many materials and ideas for the 4th grade Science TEKS on The Science Penguin, I decided to help teachers by making free planning guides for each unit. We can help! Lesson planning just got easier!

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ED Surge

MAY 24, 2022

For this week’s EdSurge Podcast, we’re digging into this issue of school start times, looking at the latest in brain science and at the policy debate heating up in states around the country. Our guest is Lisa Lewis, an education journalist turned advocate for later start times.

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The Science Penguin

MAY 28, 2023

Are you hoping to build 3rd grade students’ science background so they are prepared for 4th grade science and eventually 5th grade STAAR? Because we offer so many materials and ideas for the 3rd grade Science TEKS on The Science Penguin, I decided to help teachers by making free planning guides for each unit.

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Kid Spark Education

OCTOBER 13, 2023

A complete guide to NGSS with everything you need to know about the Next Generation Science Standards. The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) have transformed STEM education across the U.S.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 15, 2023

That's why we've compiled this list of three great read alouds and accompanying resources that you can use to teach your 2nd-grade students about STEM, life science, and habitat building. This 2nd Grade STEM activity aligns with NGSS Life Science Standards for 2nd Grade but can be used in 3rd grade or 4th grade too.

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