Science
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How Teacher-Generated Videos Support Students in Science
A five-minute video can help students get a refresher on important science concepts at their own pace.Exploring Before Explaining Sparks Learning
New elementary science teachers can build student engagement and enhance learning by using the explore-before-explain approach.Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Building Communication Skills in Science
By taking an interdisciplinary approach to science class, teachers are able to deepen understanding of content—and sharpen literacy skills at the same time.Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Bringing Art to High School Science Lessons
Combining art and science can help students better understand abstract concepts and promote collaboration and creativity.Why Kids Should Nature Journal at All Grade Levels
A 2023 review makes a strong case that hands-on observation of natural phenomena has both academic and psychological benefits.
Why Students Should Write in All Subjects
Writing improves learning by consolidating information in long-term memory, researchers explain. Plus, five engaging writing activities to use in all subjects.19.4kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Designing Science Inquiry: Claim + Evidence + Reasoning = Explanation
The Claim, Evidence, Reasoning framework is a scaffolded way to teach the scientific method.31.3kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Teaching the Concept of Equity Through Gardening
Plants can illustrate how different people need different things to be nourished—and how equality and equity differ.9.7kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Encouraging Collaboration With a Scientists Circle
This routine creates an equitable structure for sharing out ideas, questions, or evidence in science class—and helps ensure every student takes part.2.2kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Using Micro-Inquiry Tasks to Spark Curiosity
These fun, beginning-of-unit assignments encourage students to explore real-world applications of math and science concepts.8 Ways to Amp Up Science Assessments
A rich mix of assessments gives students creative opportunities to showcase learning—and delivers a more comprehensive picture of what they know.How to Use the 5E Model in Your Science Classroom
An inquiry-focused method gives students a way to connect scientific ideas to their experiences and apply their learning.3.9kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Creating a Culturally Responsive Science Classroom
Guiding students to develop ‘scientist voices’ helps them feel more connected to and engaged with science curriculum.390Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Reinventing AP Courses With Rigorous Project-Based Learning
A new study shows that when implemented well, AP courses built around project-based learning can raise test scores for all students, including those in traditionally underserved demographics.4.7kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Sparking Student Curiosity Through Nature Journaling
Students can explore science concepts through an activity that encourages them to record their observations in thoughtful ways.296Your content has been saved!
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