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Tag Archives: physical science
Get students hooked on real-world science
When students see the real-world applications of science, their interest levels soar. Teachers are experts at guiding students through the wonders of how science helps us answer questions and engineering helps us solve problems. This month, stock up on new … Continue reading
Sub Plans for Physics
This is my first year of teaching physics and I can’t think of generic substitute plans for this class. Can you suggest some generic/emergency plans that could help me? – E., Michigan One of the hardest things is to wake … Continue reading
Argument-Driven Inquiry in Physical Science
Interested in teaching your students how to make and support their science explanations in the classroom? We’ve got just the thing. The newest books in the Argument-Driven Inquiry Series from NSTA Press is here. Argument-Driven Inquiry in Physical Science Lab … Continue reading
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Tagged ADI, argument-driven inquiry, NSTA Press, physical science
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Tailoring professional development to the needs of a small group
I sometimes wish I could have another hour or more with a presenter of a session at a conference or other professional development program. I want to more-fully explore the ideas presented or a question the discussion raised in my … Continue reading
Posted in Early Years
Tagged early childhood, physical science, professional development, ramps
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Using Physical Science Gadgets and Gizmos in Elementary Grades
The authors of the popular Phenomenon-Based Learning series have released a new book geared toward elementary-age students. Using Physical Science Gadgets & Gizmos, Grades 3-5: Phenomenon-Based Learning is the latest book by Matthew Bobrowsky, Mikko Korhonen, and Jukka Kohtamäki. The … Continue reading
Physical science activities
Middle schoolers enjoy a challenge. The featured articles in this issue show that incorporating physical science concepts with engineering practices and crosscutting concepts can lead to challenging projects for students (and their teachers as they choose and develop activities aligned … Continue reading
Elementary Extravaganza, Ramps and pathways
The Elementary Extravaganza was pulsing with energy as educators from many settings rushed in at 8am to get personal attention from the hundreds of presenters who were ready to share their work. Thanks to the sponsors–www.BioEdOnline.org, Delta Education, School Speciality, … Continue reading
How's the weather at your science museum?
Teachers and students are exploring the weather through exhibits at science museums around the country. Continue reading
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Tagged Earth science, elementary, high school, middle school, physical science, resources, weather
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Children and motion
What is in motion in your classroom, in addition to children? Spinning tops are one of the materials I keep available all year long because they can be an independent or collaborative activity, children’s ability to spin them increases as … Continue reading
Posted in Early Years
Tagged activity ideas, early childhood, physical science, spin, tops
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Find support and share resources at the Learning Center
As I was packing up materials and readying the classrooms for summer storage I reflected back over the year and thought about the next. Developing an on-going inquiry (or overlapping inquiries because more than one class uses the space at … Continue reading