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Detracking Students in High School Science - A Case Study (Part 2 in series)

Wisconsin Science and STEM Education

What they did (and do) want is more equitable and engaging science learning for ALL students. In the early 90s, some freshmen took physical science and some “more advanced” learners were tracked into biology. Then, later in the 90s, they got rid of the option of different initial courses and all freshmen took biology.

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Synthetic biology: the power of modified microbes

Futurum

Synthetic biology: the power of modified microbes Published: Microbes are the world’s most brilliant chemists, able to turn simple sugars and other compounds into a vast array of complex chemicals. The general idea of synthetic biology is that we can engineer microbes to do things that naturally occurring microbes don’t do,” he says.

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The Biology Behind Fear

STEMe

Understanding the biology of fear is crucial for unraveling the intricacies of our survival instinct and how it influences our behavior and overall well-being. Two neurotransmitters that play key roles in the biology of fear are glutamate and GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid).

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Ward’s Science–So Many STEM Resources

Ask a Tech Teacher

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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Top 5 Science Kits for Budding Scientists

STEM Education Shopping

Science kits are a great way to introduce children to the wonders of science and spark their curiosity. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of the top 5 science kits for budding scientists, including edible science kits and options for 13 year olds.

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17 Essential Science Skills All Students Should Master

Amy Brown Science

You only have to be a science teacher for one single day to start getting these types of questions and comments. The challenge we science teachers face is how to bridge this gap. What are the essential science skills? Click on red text or any image to view Science Skills Chat in my TpT store.

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Family Science Night Activities

Carly and Adam

Imagine an evening brimming with discovery, excitement, and hands-on learning, where families come together to explore the fascinating world of science. Welcome to Family Science Night —an enriching and educational gathering crafted to ignite the curiosity of both children and adults! Need some ideas for your Family Science Night ?