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I was recently reading the July-August 2024 issue of Science Scope, a journal published by the National Science Teaching Association, for middle school teachers.   In this issue, I read the "Commentary" section.  In the section was an article entitled, "Finding Instructional Resources for Teaching About Scientific Misinformation," written by Andy Zucker.  The nonprofit Media Literacy Now has devel...

I was recently reading the July-August 2024 issue of Science Scope, a journal published by the National Science Teaching Association, for middle school teachers. In this issue, I read the "Citizen Science" section, written by Jill Nugent.  She wrote an article entitled "Summer Science With the Secchi Dip-In Project." The Robert Carlson Secchi Dip-In Project is a demonstration of the potential of v...

I was recently reading the July-August 2024 issue of Science Scope, a journal published by the National Science Teaching Association.   In this issue, I read an article entitled "Phenomena in the Classroom," written by Patty McGinnis.  An engaging phenomena is determined more by how the students generate compelling lines of inquiry that create real opportunities for learning.  Paul Anderson's "Won...

I was recently reading the book, "Transformative Science Teaching: A Catalyst for Justice and Sustainability," written by Daniel Morales-Doyle. In this book, Daniel looks at two questions: "Why teach science?" "How does my teaching reflect the world in which my students live and project the world they would like to see?"

I was recently reading the book, "Transformative Science Teaching: A Catalyst for Justice and Sustainability," written by Daniel Morales-Doyle. In this book, Daniel challenges the goal of science education. 

I was recently reading the March/April 2024 issue of "The Science Teacher," a publication of the National Science Teaching Association. In this issue, I read "Editor's Corner" written by Ann Haley Mackenzie. She wrote an article entitled, "Artificial Intelligence: Friend or Foe?" Artificial Intelligence (AI) is here, in a big way.  Do you see it as a friend or foe in your science classroom?  The p...

I was recently reading the January/February 2024 issue of "Connected Science Learning" a publication of the National Science Teaching Association. In this issue, I read an article written by Benjamin Krause Recchia and T.J. McKenna. The article was entitled, "Field Trips to Zoos and Aquariums: Solving Pedagogical Challenges Using the Next Generation Science Standards." Though zoos and aquariums ha...

I was recently reading the May/June 2024 issue of "The Science Teacher" a publication of the National Science Teaching Association. In this issue, I read the "Right to the Source" section written by Danna Bell.  This section included an article entitled, "See America and Its National Parks." Today over 300 million people annually visit the 429 individual designated properties that are managed by t...

I was recently reading the May/June 2024 issue of "Science & Children" a publication of the National Science Teaching Association. In this issue, I read the "Science 101" section written by Matt Bobrowsky.  He wrote an article entitled, "What Activity Can I Use to Illustrate the Importance of Math in Science?" Matt summarized 7 ways in which math is not only useful but essential in science: 1.  Be...

I was recently reading the May/June 2024 issue of "Science Scope," a publication of the National Science Teaching Association. In this issue, I read the "Citizen Science" section written by Jill Nugent.  She wrote an article entitled, "Caterpillars Count." Caterpillars Count is a citizen science project to monitor the seasonality and abundance of arthropods (including caterpillars) on foliage.  To...

I was recently reading the May/June 2024 issue of "Science Scope," a publication of the National Science Teaching Association. In this issue, I read the "Editorial" section written by Patty McGinnis.  She wrote an article entitled, "Raising a Voice for Change." Our students can act as change agents.  Involving students in community outreach in which they educate, encourage, and assist families in...

I was recently reading the March/April 2024 issue of "Science and Children," a publication of the National Science Teaching Association. In this issue, I read the "Editor's Note" section written by Elizabeth Barrett-Zahn.  She wrote an article entitled, "Climate Justice." Education is a critical agent in addressing the issue of climate change.  The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change assigns...

I was recently reading the March/April 2024 issue of "Science Scope," a publication of the National Science Teaching Association. In this issue, I read the "Interdisciplinary Ideas" section written by Katie Coppens.  She wrote an article entitled, "Designing Performance-Based Assessments That Engage!" Rather than stressful, an assessment should feel like a celebration of learning for students.  Pe...

I was recently reading the March/April 2024 issue of "Science Scope," a publication of the National Science Teaching Association. In this issue, I read the "From the Editor's Desk" column written by Patty McGinnis.  She wrote an article entitled, "3D Assessment." In the article she shared ideas about writing assessments aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards.  The National Research Counc...

I was recently reading the January/February 2024 issue of "The Science Teacher," a publication of the National Science Teaching Association. In this issue, I read the "Editor's Corner" written by Ann Haley MacKenzie.   She wrote an article entitled, "How Can We Make Our Students' Thinking Visible?" In the article she shared three strategies for making thinking visible.   The strategies were taken...

I was recently reading the January/February 2024 issue of "Science and Children," a publication of the National Science Teaching Association, for elementary school science teachers. In this issue, I read the section on the "Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students."  The selections are a collaboration of the National Science Teaching Association and the Children's Book Council. In part 2 of th...

I was recently reading the January/February 2024 issue of "Science and Children," a publication of the National Science Teaching Association, for elementary school science teachers. In this issue, I read the section on the "Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students."  The selections are a collaboration of the National Science Teaching Association and the Children's Book Council. In part 1 of th...

I was recently reading the January/February 2024 issue of "Science Scope," a publication of the National Science Teaching Association, for middle school science teachers. In this issue, I read the section on the "Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students."  The selections are a collaboration of the National Science Teaching Association and the Children's Book Council. In part 2 of this podcast...

I was recently reading the January/February 2024 issue of "The Science Teacher," a publication of the National Science Teaching Association, for high school science teachers. In this issue, I read the section on the "Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students."  The selections are a collaboration of the National Science Teaching Association and the Children's Book Council. In this podcast, I sha...

I was recently reading the January/February 2024 issue of "Science Scope," a publication of the National Science Teaching Association, for middle school science teachers. In this issue, I read the section on the "Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students.   The selections are a collaboration of the National Science Teaching Association and the Children's Book Council. In this first of two podca...

I was recently reading the January/February 2024 issue of "Science Scope," a publication of the National Science Teaching Association for middle school science teachers. In this issue, I read the "Citizen Science" section written by Jill Nugent.  She wrote an article entitled, "Growing Beyond Earth: Cultivating 21st-Century Science Exploration." The Growing Beyond Earth citizen science project, in...

I was recently reading the January/February 2024 issue of "Science Scope," a publication of the National Science Teaching Association, for middle school science teachers. In this issue, I read the "Editorial" section written by Patty McGinnis.  She wrote an article entitled, "Eliciting Student Thinking." Eliciting student thinking is a high-leverage practice in which the teacher utilizes questions...

I was recently reading a WestEd blog post on the Next Gen Science website, dated January 10, 2024. In this blog, I read the post "Seeing is Believing: Building a Shared Vision of Quality Science Instruction."  It was written by Vanessa Wolbrink. In the years following the adoption of new science standards, states and districts must begin to navigate the complexities of transitioning to new learnin...

I was recently visiting the Cornell Labs website.  While visiting the site I was reminded of the upcoming Great Backyard Bird Count. The Great Backyard Bird Count takes place February 16-19, 2024.  During this time you are encouraged to observe birds for at least 15 minutes and then report the data.  You can observe for longer than 15 minutes and for more than one day.  To learn about how to ident...

I was recently reading a community blog post on the GLOBE website, dated January 18, 2024. In this blog, I read the post "GLOBE Clouds and NGSS (Elementary and Middle School."  It was posted by Marile Colon Robles. A new resource is now available created by GLOBE educator Mr. Roger Rose as part of his NASA internship in 2023 titled, GLOBE Atmosphere Clouds and NGSS.  This document compares portion...