ED Surge

JUNE 28, 2022

It’s the latest sign that Big Tech sees education as a key piece of the rush to build a metaverse, the immersive Internet of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality that so far is a disconnected mix of clunky tech gear and beta software platforms inspired by science fiction.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 31, 2022

There's a common misconception that science is inherently neutral and objective, absolving it of any responsibility for racist beliefs and practices. Furthermore, within the vast scope of science history, men have continuously taken credit for women's intellectual work in science, a pervasive phenomenon known as the Matilda Effect.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 29, 2024

It’s called “ ChatGPT and the Future of AI, ” and the author is Terrence Sejnowski, a professor of biology at the University of California, San Diego, where he co-directs the Institute for Neural Computation and the NSF Temporal Dynamics of Learning Center. He is also the Francis Crick Chair at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies.

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The Trendy Science Teacher

APRIL 11, 2024

In Biology , where concepts are interconnected and complex, finding effective review strategies is crucial. Enter the concept of spiral reviews – a method that has revolutionized my approach to teaching Biology and significantly boosted my students’ end-of-course assessment scores. What are Spiral Reviews?

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Cool Cat Teacher

MAY 16, 2023

Click for a free teacher account Free Science Investigations for Middle School Students ResearchQuest is a free set of investigations designed for middle schoolers that allow them to examine artifacts, analyze data, and create their own conclusions. They are also guided by an NHMU entomologist and some cool science-based comics.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

With science and technology jobs expected to grow twice as fast as other occupations over the next decade amid rapidly shifting demographics , creating a robust and diverse pipeline into STEM fields is essential to ensuring U.S. competitiveness and working toward racial equity. Black, Latinx, and women students are especially at risk.

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Accelerate Learning

MARCH 17, 2023

Historically, women in STEM are often overlooked, undervalued, and even discouraged from pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. But today, women in STEM are breaking barriers, shattering glass ceilings, and achieving incredible accomplishments that are changing the world.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

A biology laboratory coordinator in an integrated science department at Claremont McKenna, Pitzer and Scripps Colleges, Kohn perceived the tool as useful. But more than that, it would be important to teach his science students how to interact with the tool for their own careers, he first told EdSurge last April.

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Over the summer, the professor from the University of California at Santa Cruz, spent a week at Harvard to learn how to redesign the mathematics for life sciences courses his institution offers. Thousands of students go through the university’s life sciences department, he adds, but a lot of them don’t graduate with degrees in those fields.

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Futurum

AUGUST 10, 2023

An educational journey through cell biology Published: Dr Kristina Ames is the Assistant Director for Cancer Research Training and Education Coordination (CRTEC) at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, USA. The central dogma of molecular biology was formulated by Dr Francis Crick, a British scientist, in 1958.

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ED Surge

JUNE 1, 2022

Her mother was a middle school science teacher whose parenting “really incorporated a lot of that curiosity and wonder and awe, kind of like we saw at the Smithsonian here today,” she says. Rivera grew up to become a middle school science teacher, too. Department of Education and celebrated at a gala in their honor. They learned a lot.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 20, 2024

These projects encourage sustainable thinking in students while exploring the principles of tech, engineering, and environmental science. For example, a student interested in marine biology could design and 3D print a model of a coral reef ecosystem.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

For example, if you’re studying for a biology exam, tagging relevant documents with terms like “photosynthesis” or “cell division” can help you quickly retrieve the information you need. High school students often have a mix of core subjects, such as math, science, and English, along with electives or advanced placement (AP) courses.

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Amy Brown Science

AUGUST 13, 2022

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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Futurum

MARCH 21, 2023

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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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 27, 2020

Google Computer Science for High School –free workshops (with application) for K-12 teachers. Biology simulations. Bozeman Science –Biology Curriculum. Here are some choices: Khan Academy. Learn to Code (for free). Amazing Education Resources –sorted by topic and age group. San Diego Virtual Zoo.

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Calculus is a critical on-ramp to careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). At least, that’s according to a randomized study recently published in the peer-reviewed journal Science. Students majoring in biology saw the biggest bump.) But getting to those careers means surviving the academic journey.

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Stephen Wolfram

MARCH 5, 2024

So what about science? But that certainly doesn’t mean AI can’t importantly help the progress of science. But what I want to do here is to discuss what amount to deeper questions about AI in science. Three centuries ago science was transformed by the idea of representing the world using mathematics.

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ED Surge

MARCH 18, 2024

In a recent science lesson, high school biology students played Lighthaus ’ virtual reality (VR) adventure Nano. Explorers seek to experience every aspect of an activity, often looking ahead in assignments and exploring all links. The Achiever aims to earn badges and showcase accomplishments.

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Carly and Adam

APRIL 11, 2024

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 ?

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

As it turns out, the results of such neural fusion are intellectually enhanced when coupled with what’s known as spaced learning , a concept educators have known about for some time but only recently uncovered the science behind it. It involves limited exposure to academic subjects in small blocks over a period of time to build skill sets.

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ED Surge

MARCH 21, 2022

In her 16 years with SCCSD, Brown has held four different positions, beginning as a self-described “tech savvy” earth science teacher. As such, it should come as no surprise that, upon learning about Course of Mind: ISTE’s learning sciences initiative , she jumped at the chance to enroll a cohort of her colleagues.

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Teach Science for All

AUGUST 11, 2021

Fred Hutch has an excellent assortment of socially relevant secondary life science lessons on their Science Education Partnership page. You will find units on: DNA Exonerations Race, Racism, and Genetics COVID 19 Testing and Inequalities Elephant Conservation In my work, … Continue reading →

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Bright Science — short videos on various science topics, many by learned presenters against a white board. Free Video Lectures — academic lectures on lots of topics including biology, biotechnology, and calculus. National Geographic Video — a huge collection of well-done science videos.

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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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Smore Science

MARCH 25, 2022

By encouraging kids to watch science shows on TV! An hour or two of screen time can be fun and educational when kids watch science shows on TV instead of just playing games or watching poor-quality videos. Why is watching science shows on TV good for kids? We’ve listed the 11 best science shows on TV.

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The Trendy Science Teacher

JULY 29, 2024

Today, on the blog, we’re going back to school with some exciting biology activities! Biology Chit-Chat On the second day of school, I love to host a “ Biology Chit-Chat.” To get the full break-down of how this activity is played, head over to Big Red Science’s blog. It’s a win-win! Happy teaching!

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ED Surge

APRIL 12, 2023

The idea came to Asemota, who is in her final semester as a biomolecular science major with a computer science minor, during the doldrums of pandemic lockdown isolation in 2020. How did you get involved with computer science and coding? Through that process, I fell in love with computer science. You should switch.

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ED Surge

JUNE 22, 2023

Goel, a professor of computer science and human-centered computing at the university leading the creation of Jill Watson, devised an unusual plan. The experimental chatbot is in use this summer in three online courses — Introduction to Cognitive Science (taught by Goel), Human-Computer Interaction, and Knowledge-Based AI. So Ashok K.

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Career in STEM

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In this first blog within our new Top STEM Internships series, we’ll tell you all about the best internships to be found in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math. Here are five of the best science internships: 1. The program is awesome for anyone looking to start a career in biological science and research!

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Ellipsis Education

JANUARY 30, 2023

Do you have interest in computer science but thought it's just about learning to code? While coding is a crucial aspect of computer science, it's not the only reason to pursue this field. Here are the top four benefits of studying computer science that don't include coding. Well, think again!

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The Trendy Science Teacher

OCTOBER 27, 2024

As Halloween approaches, it’s time to get creative with your biology lessons! Next, I provide each of my students with this worksheet from Biology Corner. The post Halloween in the Biology Classroom: Exploring the Tylenol Tampering Case of 1982 appeared first on The Trendy Science Teacher. Happy Halloween!

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ED Surge

MAY 7, 2024

The freshman science teacher came to me and said, ‘Hey, we got a student who produced a piece of writing that really doesn't sound like him. The biology teacher went to the mother — and she didn’t even have to use the report — and said that it doesn’t seem like the student wrote it. Can you share that?

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Science and Steamteam

MARCH 14, 2022

New Picture Books for Science. Each year, I enjoyed adding some new picture books for science to my classroom library! I still love to check out the list of “outstanding science trade books for students” that is published on the National Science Teaching Associations website each year. The Beak Book.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 10, 2023

And that class was taught by my host, Rachel Davenport, a senior lecturer in biology at Texas State. At 43 years old, she’s majoring in biology and minoring in chemistry. And just having a really frank discussion with them.” Active Learning Strategies I still had one more class to go on my visit.

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PCS Edventures

JULY 22, 2022

Sports are an orchestration of science in motion. But under the surface, sport is an incredible marriage of many different sciences all working together at an astonishing pace. From the biology of body movement to the aerodynamics of a swimmer and the physics of a soccer player, there’s a lot to learn from the athletes in our lives.

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ED Surge

JUNE 14, 2023

In a survey conducted in 2022 by the Institute of Education Sciences, leaders from more than two-thirds of public schools reported an increase in the number of students seeking mental health services since the pandemic, and nearly half of them said they could not effectively provide mental health services to all students in need.

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