Teach Science for All

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

This post is about the importance of teaching elementary science. But before I get to that, I want to talk to you about trees… One of my resolutions for the new year is to read more. Not scrolling on my phone “reading” but to get back to reading actual books every day: fiction, nonfiction, graphic […]

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MAY 15, 2024

STEM education is not just about science and math; it develops skills such as creativity, communication, empathy and critical thinking that complement technologies like generative AI and coding. Educators face the challenge of engaging students in STEM amidst limited resources. Iterate on what works and learn from what doesn’t.

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Accelerate Learning

MARCH 22, 2024

Integrating engineering concepts into elementary education is a crucial topic in this day and age. It turns complex ideas from math and science into practical, real-life projects. Learn about the DIVE-IN method as a great way to include engineering in elementary classrooms.

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JULY 20, 2022

Moon Phase Simulation Viewed from Earth and Space (interactive, elementary and middle school)—and associated Lesson Plan. Observing the Moon in the Sky (interactive, elementary). Moonrise to Moonset (media gallery, elementary). NASA Educator Guide to the Moon (for teachers). More on space. In Love with Space?

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FEBRUARY 3, 2022

There is now an increasing emphasis on incorporating computer science classes in elementary schools.read more. Coding, as Scratch Jr stated, is the new literacy. It is the buzzword in education and beyond.

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JULY 16, 2021

Moon Phase Simulation Viewed from Earth and Space (interactive, elementary and middle school)—and associated Lesson Plan. Observing the Moon in the Sky (interactive, elementary). Moonrise to Moonset (media gallery, elementary). NASA Educator Guide to the Moon (for teachers). More on space. In Love with Space?

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ED Surge

JANUARY 25, 2022

Most schools, for the health and safety of their communities, adjusted them in a variety of ways, often making them more “brain-friendly” and aligning them with promising research and strategies in the science of teaching and learning, or what we like to call, Mind, Brain and Education (MBE). has a different feel than Wednesday’s at 1:40 p.m.

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JULY 17, 2020

Moon Phase Simulation Viewed from Earth and Space (interactive, elementary and middle school)—and associated Lesson Plan. Observing the Moon in the Sky (interactive, elementary). Moonrise to Moonset (media gallery, elementary). NASA Educator Guide to the Moon (for teachers). More on space. In Love with Space?

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JULY 10, 2023

Buckle up and join us on this delightful journey through tech-savvy classrooms – from elementary school to high school – we’ll unlock a treasury of innovative ideas guaranteed to amuse the young minds while also preparing them for their future. Let’s dive in!

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Teach Science for All

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

I’m always on the lookout for high-quality FREE science units that are specifically designed to address the instructional shifts in the NGSS. I thought I would share a unit called Community Waters that I’ve been using for a couple of years in my science methods courses. I like to use these kinds of units as […]

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ED Surge

MAY 21, 2024

Heidi Rose, an elementary school teacher in Denver, Colorado, knows that all too well. I was having a hard time functioning and just continually thinking about how far past the point of no return we are,” she says, sitting on a too-small stool at a shared table in her first grade classroom at Lincoln Elementary School.

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JULY 20, 2023

Here are some you’ll like: Apollo 11: Countdown to Launch via Google Earth Apollo 11 VR Google Moon –see the Moon in 3D with your Google Earth app How we are going to the Moon –video If the Moon Were Only One Pixel… JFK Challenge — takes kids to the Apollo 11 NASA Educator Guide to the Moon (for teachers) NASA’s Musical Playlist (..)

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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

MAY 24, 2022

For this week’s EdSurge Podcast, we’re digging into this issue of school start times, looking at the latest in brain science and at the policy debate heating up in states around the country. Our guest is Lisa Lewis, an education journalist turned advocate for later start times.

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APRIL 12, 2020

About two decades ago, the sciences were not so popular among younger generations. But, the importance of sciences and technologies has grown; that’s why professionals in certain fields have become headhunters’ “targets.” STEM is an acronym that stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

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ED Surge

JUNE 21, 2022

Students can start as early as upper elementary school with programs like Ozaria , a narrative adventure game that sets a foundation of core computer science (CS) concepts. The game does the heavy lifting, while the included lesson plans and student-facing lesson slides make in-classroom implementation turnkey and enjoyable.

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ED Surge

MAY 8, 2023

So I’ve been wondering: What do we know about the science behind good math education? But the finer points of instructional science or political brawls aren’t the only things decelerating student learning. It’s common for her to hear, “Oh, you know, I decided to be an elementary school teacher because I don't want to teach math.”

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User Generated Education

MARCH 5, 2023

See Offering Electives to Elementary Students for more about why and how I offer electives to them. Common Core and Next Generation Science in the Garden ) Standards-Based Learning in a Garden [link] Connecting the school garden to curriculum standards [link] From Seed to Plant [link] They joyfully selected gardening as one of them.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Whether in mathematics, science, economics, or engineering, graphs are commonly used to convey information in a concise and understandable manner. Whether it’s analyzing trends in data, finding optimal solutions in optimization problems, or understanding the behavior of functions, graphing is a valuable tool for problem-solving.

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User Generated Education

APRIL 22, 2022

I call it a perfect STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) unit. But elementary school-age kids do have the natural curiosity, imagination, drive, and ability to come up with innovative ways to change the world for the better. It was one of my favorite units.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Education Galaxy supports math, reading, language arts, and science at the elementary level (K-6). This combination of reward and reinforcement has been proven to be highly effective with elementary school learners. What makes Education Galaxy so Special?

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Computer Science Teacher

JULY 5, 2022

Robots, game controllers, Internet of Things, and more are ways that computer science interacts with physical objects and not just pixels on a screen. These are ways that teachers can bring more students to more interesting (to the student) to get involved with computer science. But where to start? Cute and relatively inexpensive.

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Teach Science for All

MARCH 7, 2024

SOLID Start, short for Science, Oral Language, and Literacy Development from the Start of School, is a groundbreaking project from Michigan State University dedicated to transforming the educational landscape for early elementary students.

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ED Surge

MARCH 26, 2024

This path seemed like the best way to blend his love of linguistics with his interest in teaching — that is, until he took a job as a paraprofessional at an elementary school in his hometown of Corona, California. CGU has a teacher residency program that let him stay in the elementary school he was already in.

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Box Light

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Discover the potential of quick and effective science demonstrations!

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Love Learning STEM

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Do you need free weathering and erosion lessons for elementary kids? The lessons in these videos are aligned to NGSS and TEKS standards, and elementary kids are expected to learn about. You will find four free video lessons in this renewable energy unit for 4th-grade NGSS science.

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STEM Sport

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Elementary education is a pivotal time in a child’s education journey. Early implementation of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) is key to student success in these complex subject areas. Below are activities that combine sound and science to get students excited about STEM learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 23, 2023

Here are a few ideas of how your children can use them: Science Projects: Compare and contrast different plant species, highlight the life cycle of an organism, or explain the effects of different environmental factors on an ecosystem. Try this free science presentation template with your homeschooler! Now get creating!

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Whether schools classify these topics as ‘health’ or ‘science’, the importance of understanding the processes that allow us to survive can’t be overstated. An easier version — and well-suited to elementary age students — is Find My Body Parts.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

The far-reaching meta-analysis considered flipped learning experiments done in elementary schools, high schools and colleges, with the bulk of the studies in the higher ed setting. I’m on team science, and this is what the empirical science is proving,” he said in an interview.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Magnet Elementary School , is excited about the prospect of redesigning traditional approaches to assessment and instruction. Here, the former elementary classroom teacher and math teacher advisor shares her thoughts on personalizing learning for individuals’ needs—and her school’s preferred platform for doing just that.

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Teach Science for All

AUGUST 13, 2024

The Investigations Project represents the work of several partners committed to supporting productive uncertainty and construction of evidence-based explanations in elementary science. The project and website contain several helpful resources for elementary science instruction.

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JULY 8, 2024

Subject Proficiency : Ensure the tutor specializes in the specific subject your child needs help with, whether it’s math and science, or language and arts. Age Group Familiarity : Select someone experienced with teaching children in your child’s age group, as pedagogy varies significantly between elementary and high school levels.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2025

News sources for kids ( click for updates to this list ): C News for kids Kids News Current Events KidsPost [link] KiwiKids News [link] excellent articles on world events as well as general interest topics. –image credit Deposit Photo Copyright 2025 askatechteacher.com All rights reserved.

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Chillax Science

MAY 3, 2023

Science education has undergone significant changes over the years, with modifications to curricula and instructional methodologies aimed at improving teaching and learning outcomes. Unfortunately, the majority of these trends do very little in the work of advancing science education. What are science education teaching methods?

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ED Surge

JANUARY 22, 2025

Earlier this month at Truesdell Elementary, in the last five minutes of one of my classes, I called for my students' attention. This student, a recent immigrant from El Salvador, often struggles because of his limited English ability in core subjects like math, reading and science. Class, class! Yes, yes, they responded in unison.

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ED Surge

MARCH 13, 2024

Our most recent cohort of fellows included educators across a variety of grades and content areas, including a high school principal, an elementary school paraprofessional, a math and computer science teacher, and a school and community engagement manager, to name a few. They are meaningful, in and of themselves.”

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