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Published: Oct. 18, 2023, 1:22 p.m.
Duration: 2 minutes 50 seconds

I was recently reading the Fall, 2023 issue of \\u201cScience Scope\\u201d a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.\\xa0\\xa0In this issue, I read the section, \\u201cIntegrating Technology,\\u201d written by Michael McKenzie and Alex Fegely. They wrote an article entitled, \\u201cDifferentiate Science Lessons by Using VR in Station Rotations.\\u201d

Blended learning strategies combined with innovative technology, for example, virtual reality (VR), can be used in science classrooms to differentiate teaching and enrich learning experiences.\\xa0\\xa0An app often used in classrooms is YouTube VR.\\xa0\\xa0You can learn more by visiting:

https://www.youtube.com/@360

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Cultivating Collaboration

Published: Oct. 11, 2023, 5:18 p.m.
Duration: 3 minutes 9 seconds

I was recently reading the Fall, 2023 issue of \\u201cScience Scope\\u201d a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.\\xa0\\xa0In this issue, I read the section, \\u201cFrom the Editor\\u2019s Desk,\\u201d written by Patty McGinnis. She wrote an article entitled, \\u201cCultivating Collaboration,\\u201d

Collaboration is a key skill that is foundational to society.\\xa0 The expansion of scientific knowledge, coupled with today\\u2019s complex global issues, makes collaboration among scientists and engineers crucial if we are to develop solutions to difficult problems.

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Playground Physics

Published: Oct. 4, 2023, 8:26 p.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 56 seconds

I was recently reading the July/August 2023 issue of \\u201cConnected Science Learning\\u201d a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.\\xa0\\xa0In this issue, I read an article entitled, \\u201cInnovative Technology Enhances Outdoor Learning Experiences with Playground Physics.\\u201d\\xa0\\xa0It was written by Michaela Labriole, Judith Hutton, Laycca Umer, and Kate Maschak.

Playground Physics is a free digital application and supplemental curriculum for grades 6-8 developed by the New York Hall of Science.\\xa0\\xa0You can learn more by visiting:

https://noticing.nysci.org/apps/playground-physics/

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Science, Science, Everywhere

Published: Sept. 21, 2023, 4:34 p.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 56 seconds

I was recently reading the April 2023 issue of \\u201cConnected Science Learning\\u201d a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.\\xa0\\xa0In this issue, I read the editorial section written by Beth Murphy.\\xa0\\xa0She wrote an article entitled, \\u201cScience, Science, Everywhere.\\u201d

If we look to the history of science and engineering, it all begins with phenomena-observations of the natural and human-made worlds that cause one to ask questions and identify problems worth answering and solving.\\xa0\\xa0In her editorial she looks at how the formal science education system as we know it came to be.

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Agronomist

Published: Aug. 29, 2023, 8:50 p.m.
Duration: 3 minutes 58 seconds

I was recently reading the July/August 2023 issue of \\u201cThe Science Teacher\\u201d a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.\\xa0\\xa0In this issue, I read the \\u201cCareer of the Month\\u201d column, written by Luba Vangelova.\\xa0\\xa0She wrote an article entitled, \\u201cAgronomist.\\u201d

Agronomists, or agriculturists, use their knowledge of soil and plants to help farmers row crops more effectively.\\xa0\\xa0They can work for government agencies, nonprofits, academic institutions, or private enterprises.\\xa0\\xa0The article features Lee Briese a Certified Crop Advisor who lives in Jamestown, North Dakota.

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Dinosaur Names

Published: Aug. 5, 2023, 7:46 p.m.
Duration: 1 minute 42 seconds

I was recently reading the July/August 2023 issue of \\u201cScience and Children\\u201d a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.\\xa0\\xa0In this issue, I read the \\u201cScience 101\\u201d column, written by Matt Bobrowsky.\\xa0\\xa0He wrote an article entitled, \\u201cOrigin of Dinosaur Names.\\u201d

Most of our English words have their roots in other languages.\\xa0\\xa0In this podcast we look at the origin of:

Dinosaur

Stegosaurus

Tyrannosaurus rex

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Biomimicry

Published: July 27, 2023, 4:15 p.m.
Duration: 4 minutes 6 seconds

I was recently reading the July/August 2023 issue of \\u201cScience and Children\\u201d a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.\\xa0\\xa0In this issue, I read the \\u201cEditor\\u2019s Note\\u201d column, written by Elizabeth Barrett-Zahn.\\xa0\\xa0She wrote an article entitled, \\u201cInspired by Nature: Biomimicry.\\u201d

Biomimicry is a powerful approach to designing and engineering sustainable solutions by taking inspiration from nature.

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Megamovie 2024

Published: July 15, 2023, 4:01 p.m.
Duration: 4 minutes 36 seconds

Published: May 25, 2023, 4:26 p.m.
Duration: 4 minutes 21 seconds

I was recently reading the May/June 2023 issue of \\u201cScience Scope\\u201d a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.\\xa0\\xa0In this issue, I read the \\u201cCitizen Science\\u201d column, written by Jill Nugent.\\xa0\\xa0She wrote an article entitled, \\u201cSurveying Sounds of the Season.\\u201d\\xa0

Participation in FrogWatch USA provides students with authentic science engagement experiences.\\xa0\\xa0The large-scale and long-term project provides learners with a unique opportunity to contribute to real-world science, derive meaning from data, and make discoveries.\\xa0\\xa0For more information, please visit:

https://www.akronzoo.org/frogwatch

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Real-World Problems

Published: May 16, 2023, 3:50 p.m.
Duration: 3 minutes 18 seconds

I was recently reading the May/June 2023 issue of \\u201cScience Scope\\u201d a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.\\xa0\\xa0In this issue, I read the \\u201cFrom the Editor\\u2019s Desk\\u201d column, written by Patty McGinnis.\\xa0\\xa0She wrote an article entitled, \\u201cExploring Real-World Problems.\\u201d

Incorporating real-world projects provides your students with opportunities to grow not only in STEM, but also in their ability to think critically and compassionately.

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Best STEM Books 2023 for Early Elementary Students

Published: May 2, 2023, 6:37 p.m.
Duration: 6 minutes 14 seconds

I was recently reading the March/April 2023 issue of \\u201cThe Science & Children\\u201d a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.\\xa0\\xa0In this issue, I read an article on the Best STEM Books 2023 for books published in 2022.

Best STEM Books winners explore problems and possible solutions in the scientific world and, where applicable, in the lives of the protagonists.\\xa0\\xa0Instead of focusing on specific content, the Best STEM Books emphasize real-world issues that cross disciplinary boundaries.\\xa0\\xa0There were two books in the list that were most appropriate for early elementary students.\\xa0\\xa0They are:

Action! How Movies Began

The Amazing World of Video Game Development

Bear Builds a House

Blips on a Screen: How Ralph Baer Invented TV Video Gaming and Launched a Worldwide Obsession

In Our Garden

Lion Lights: My Invention that Made Peace with Lions

The Mystery of the Monarchs: How Kids, Teachers, and Butterfly Farms Helped Fred and Norah Urquhart Track the Great Monarch Migration

Penny, the Engineering Tail of the Fourth Little Pig

Something Great

What is Math?

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Ten Years of NGSS

Published: April 29, 2023, 4:19 p.m.
Duration: 3 minutes 11 seconds

I was recently reading the March/April 2023 issue of \\u201cScience & Children\\u201d a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.\\xa0\\xa0In this issue, I read the \\u201cEditor\\u2019s Note\\u201d column, written by Elizabeth Barrett-Zahn.\\xa0\\xa0She wrote an article entitled, \\u201cTen Years of NGSS: Where Are We Now?\\u201d

In the 10 years since the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) were released, 44 states have implemented standards influenced by NGSS and/or \\u201cA Framework for K-12 Science Education.\\u201d\\xa0\\xa0Where are we now with the implementation of the NGSS?

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Best STEM Books 2023 for High School Students

Published: April 25, 2023, 7:26 p.m.
Duration: 2 minutes 17 seconds

I was recently reading the March/April 2023 issue of \\u201cThe Science Teacher\\u201d a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.\\xa0\\xa0In this issue, I read an article on the Best STEM Books 2023 for books published in 2022.

Best STEM Books winners explore problems and possible solutions in the scientific world and, where applicable, in the lives of the protagonists.\\xa0\\xa0Instead of focusing on specific content, the Best STEM Books emphasize real-world issues that cross disciplinary boundaries.\\xa0\\xa0There were two books in the list that were most appropriate for high school students.\\xa0\\xa0They are:

American Murderer: The Parasite that Haunted the South

Edward Lorenz and the Chaotic Butterflies

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Best STEM Books 2023 for Middle School Students

Published: April 17, 2023, 11 p.m.
Duration: 4 minutes 39 seconds

I was recently reading the March/April 2023 issue of \\u201cScience Scope\\u201d a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.\\xa0\\xa0In this issue, I read an article on the Best STEM Books 2023 for books published in 2022.

Best STEM Books winners explore problems and possible solutions in the scientific world and, where applicable, in the lives of the protagonists.\\xa0\\xa0Instead of focusing on specific content, the Best STEM Books emphasize real-world issues that cross disciplinary boundaries.\\xa0\\xa0There were six books in the list that were most appropriate for middle school students.\\xa0\\xa0They are:

American Murderer: The Parasite that Haunted the South

Break Down: Explosions, Implosions, Crashes, Crunches, Cracks, and More\\u2026\\u2026A How Things Work Look at How Things Don\\u2019t

Concrete: From the Ground Up

No Boundaries: 25 Women Explorers and Scientists Share Adventures, Inspiration, and Advice

Science Comics: Bridges: Engineering Masterpieces

Superpower? The Wearable-Tech Revolution

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GLOBE Observer - Clouds

Published: April 12, 2023, 6:36 p.m.
Duration: 3 minutes 39 seconds

I was recently reading the March/April 2023 issue of \\u201cScience Scope\\u201d a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.\\xa0\\xa0In this issue, I read the \\u201cScope on the Skies\\u201d column, written by Bob Riddle.\\xa0\\xa0He wrote an article entitled, \\u201cCastles in the Sky.\\u201d

Bob jokingly talks about people suffering from Pareidolia, a human condition that has us seeing familiar patterns or images as we look around us.\\xa0\\xa0This, of course, is not a serious condition, but helps to explain the things we see when looking at puffy cumulus clouds.\\xa0\\xa0This provided a lead into the citizen science project of studying clouds using the GLOBE Observer app, provided by the GLOBE Program.\\xa0\\xa0To learn more about the GLOBE Observer app, visit:

https://observer.globe.gov

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Time Management

Published: April 4, 2023, 3:39 p.m.
Duration: 4 minutes 28 seconds

I was recently reading the March/April 2023 issue of \\u201cScience Scope\\u201d a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.\\xa0\\xa0In this issue, I read the \\u201cPractical Research\\u201d column, written by Alison Betz Seymour.\\xa0\\xa0She wrote an article entitled, \\u201c\\u201cBut, I\\u2019m Not Done Yet!\\u201d Time Management in the Science Classroom.\\u201d\\xa0\\xa0

Here are some practical, simple suggestions to develop time management skills:

1.\\xa0\\xa0Explicitly talk about time management.

2.\\xa0\\xa0Prompts such as \\u201cCheck in with your time, there are about 10 minutes left for this task.\\u201d

3.\\xa0\\xa0Scaffold students\\u2019 ability to visualize time by using an analog clock with time intervals marked with dry-erase pens.

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Become a Salt Watcher

Published: March 28, 2023, 5:53 p.m.
Duration: 4 minutes 55 seconds

I was recently reading the March/April 2023 issue of \\u201cScience Scope\\u201d a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.\\xa0\\xa0In this issue, I read the \\u201cCitizen Science\\u201d column, written by Jill Nugent.\\xa0\\xa0She wrote an article entitled, \\u201cBecome a Salt Watcher in Your Community.\\u201d\\xa0\\xa0

When students think of salt, they typically think of table salt, which is sodium chloride.\\xa0\\xa0Road salt, also known as rock salt, is often sodium chloride or magnesium chloride.\\xa0\\xa0The goal of the Izaak Walton League of America Salt Watch project is to monitor chloride levels in local streams and creeks.\\xa0\\xa0For more information, please visit:

http://iwla.org

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8 Billion Humans

Published: March 22, 2023, 8:25 p.m.
Duration: 3 minutes

K12Science Podcast:\\xa0\\xa08 Billion Humans

I was recently reading the March/April 2023 issue of \\u201cScience Scope\\u201d a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.\\xa0\\xa0In this issue, I read the \\u201cFrom the Editor\\u2019s Desk\\u201d column, written by Patty McGinnis.\\xa0\\xa0She wrote an article entitled, \\u201c8 Billion and Counting.\\u201d\\xa0

Human population is increasing rapidly.\\xa0\\xa0More humans on the planet equates to more stress on the planet and its resources.

2022 \\u2014 8 Billion Humans

2010 \\u2014 7 Billion Humans

1950 \\u2014 2.5 Billion Humans

1804 \\u2014 1 Billion Humans

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Systems Technology Engineer

Published: March 17, 2023, 12:24 a.m.
Duration: 4 minutes 34 seconds

I was recently reading the March/April 2023 issue of \\u201cThe Science Teacher\\u201d a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.\\xa0In this issue, I read the \\u201cCareer of the Month\\u201d column, written by Luba Vangelova.\\xa0\\xa0She wrote an article entitled, \\u201cSystems Technology Engineer.\\u201d\\xa0\\xa0

Systems technology engineers design, develop, test, and/or manage the software, hardware, and firmware that comprise information technology systems.\\xa0\\xa0Rebecca Herold of Des Moines, Iowa is the featured Systems Technology Engineer.

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2023 Outstanding Science Trade Books for Elementary School Students

Published: Feb. 27, 2023, 8:56 p.m.
Duration: 7 minutes 10 seconds

I was recently reading the January/February 2023 issue of \\u201cScience and Children\\u201d a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.\\xa0In this issue, I read an article on the Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students in 2023.\\xa0

Here are the 13 books selected as outstanding for elementary school students:

Luminous: Living Things That Light Up the Night (K-5)

Moving Words About a Flower (K-2)

The Mystery of the Monarchs (K-2)

Animal Sidekicks: Amazing Stories of Symbiosis in Animals and Plants (3-5)

Building (K-2)

Hidden Habitats: Earth (3-5)

A Journey Under the Sea (K-2)

Life in Hot Water: Wildlife at the Bottom of the Sea (3-5)

Over and Under the Waves (K-2)

A Walk Through the Rain Forest (3-5)

Narwhal: The Arctic Unicorn (K-2)

The Whale Who Swam Through Time: A 200 Year Journey in the Arctic (K-2)

Lion Lights: My Invention That Made Peace with Lions (K-5)

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Pandemic Impact on Students

Published: Feb. 27, 2023, 7:31 p.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 40 seconds

I was recently reading the January/February 2023 issue of \\u201cThe Science Teacher\\u201d a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.\\xa0\\xa0In this issue, I read the \\u201cEditor\\u2019s Corner\\u201d column, written by Ann Haley MacKenzie.\\xa0\\xa0She wrote an article entitled, \\u201cDid the Pandemic Impact the Brains of Our Science Students?\\u201d\\xa0\\xa0

A recent study in the Journal, \\u201cBiological Psychiatry: Global Open Science,\\u201d found that teen brains aged prematurely during the pandemic.\\xa0\\xa0The paper states that teenagers\\u2019 brains aged several years in just a few months during the isolation and stress of the pandemic lockdown.\\xa0\\xa0For more information on this study, please visit:

https://www.bpsgos.org/article/S2667-1743(22)00142-2/fulltext

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The Sun's Heat

Published: Feb. 22, 2023, 8:59 p.m.
Duration: 4 minutes 36 seconds

I was recently reading the January/February 2023 issue of \\u201cScience & Children\\u201d a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.\\xa0\\xa0In this issue, I read the \\u201cScience 101\\u201d column, written by Matthew Bobrowsky.\\xa0\\xa0He wrote a Q and A article entitled, \\u201cHow Does the Sun\\u2019s Heat Get to Us Here on Earth?\\u201d\\xa0\\xa0

Heat is the flow of energy from one object to another object because of their difference in temperature.\\xa0\\xa0That energy, thermal energy, results from the random motion of atoms and molecules.\\xa0\\xa0The molecules move around, bouncing off of each other and bouncing off anything with which the object comes into contact.\\xa0\\xa0The hotter the object, the faster the molecules are moving.

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Marine Iguanas

Published: Feb. 14, 2023, 7:05 p.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 23 seconds

I was recently reading the January/February 2023 issue of \\u201cScience Scope\\u201d a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.\\xa0\\xa0In this issue, I read the \\u201cCitizen Science\\u201d column, written by Jill Nugent.\\xa0\\xa0She wrote an article entitled, \\u201cIguanas from Above.\\u201d\\xa0\\xa0

\\u201cIguanas from Above\\u2019 is a citizen science project designed to answer questions about marine iguanas, their population, and their habitat.\\xa0\\xa0The project will help to determine the current population size of marine iguanas and their locations within the archipelagos.\\xa0\\xa0For more information, visit:

https://www.iguanasfromabove.com

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2023 Outstanding Science Trade Books for High School Students

Published: Feb. 11, 2023, 7:02 p.m.
Duration: 4 minutes 45 seconds

I was recently reading the January/February 2023 issue of \\u201cThe Science Teacher\\u201d a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.\\xa0\\xa0In this issue, I read an article on the Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students in 2023.\\xa0

Here are the 8 books selected as outstanding for high school students:

American Murderer: The Parasite That Haunted the South

Oceanarium: Welcome to the Museum

Salmon: Swimming for Survival

The Code Breaker \\u2014 Young Readers Edition: Jennifer Doudna and the Race to Understand Our Genetic Code

Queer Ducks (And Other Animals): The Natural World of Animal Sexuality

Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teaching of Plants

Urgent Message from a Hot Planet: Navigating the Climate Crisis

The Woman Who Split the Atom: The Life of Lise Meitner

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Statistical Thinking

Published: Feb. 6, 2023, 6:22 p.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 47 seconds

I was recently reading the January/February 2023 issue of \\u201cScience Scope\\u201d a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.\\xa0\\xa0In this issue, I read the \\u201cInterdisciplinary Ideas\\u201d column, written by Kristin Hunter-Thomson.\\xa0\\xa0She wrote an article entitled, \\u201cWhy Should We All Embrace Statistical Thinking?\\u201d\\xa0\\xa0

Statistical thinking is the mindset that we use when doing anything with data.\\xa0\\xa0The mindset is based on the following three criteria:

1.\\xa0\\xa0Any work with data involves interconnected processes.

2.\\xa0\\xa0All processes and data have variability.

3.\\xa0\\xa0Understanding variability and these processes is key to making sense of data.

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2023 Outstanding Science Trade Books for Middle School Students

Published: Jan. 31, 2023, 7:50 p.m.
Duration: 4 minutes 12 seconds

I was recently reading the January/February 2023 issue of \\u201cScience Scope\\u201d a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.\\xa0\\xa0In this issue, I read an article on the Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students in 2023.\\xa0

Here are the 7 books selected as outstanding for middle school students:

Antarctica: A Melting Continent

Oceanarium: Welcome to the Museum

Salmon: Swimming for Survival

The Code Breaker \\u2014 Young Readers Edition: Jennifer Doudna and the Race to Understand Our Genetic Code

Animal Allies: 15 Amazing Women in Wildlife Research

How to Build a Human: In Seven Evolutionary Steps

The Woman Who Split the Atom: The Life of Lise Meitner

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Sknowledge (Snow Knowledge)

Published: Nov. 23, 2022, 9:28 p.m.
Duration: 4 minutes 59 seconds

I was recently reading the November/December 2022 issue of \\u201cScience Scope\\u201d a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.\\xa0\\xa0In this issue, I read the \\u201cCitizen Science\\u201d column, written by Jill Nugent.\\xa0\\xa0She wrote a column entitled, \\u201cGet in the \\u201cSknow\\u201d for Science!\\u201d\\xa0

The Sknowledge project was formed around the natural curiosity that studnts have for the outdoors and the snow.\\xa0\\xa0The project goal is to help scientists ground truth winter weather data, one snowball at a time by measuring snow depth, air temperature, and cloud cover, and the ability to make a snowball.\\xa0\\xa0For more information, visit:

https://www.sknowledge.ca

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Three-Dimensional Learning

Published: Nov. 17, 2022, 1:18 a.m.
Duration: 3 minutes 21 seconds

I was recently reading the November/December 2022 issue of \\u201cScience Scope\\u201d a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.\\xa0\\xa0In this issue, I read the \\u201cFrom the Editor\\u2019s Desk\\u201d column, written by Patty McGinnis.\\xa0\\xa0She wrote a column entitled, \\u201cThree-Dimensional Learning.\\u201d\\xa0

The Next Generation Science Standards call for three-dimensional learning, or the intentional integration of disciplinary core ideas, crosscutting concepts, and scientific and engineering practices.

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Astronomer

Published: Nov. 10, 2022, 3:50 a.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 11 seconds

I was recently reading the September/October 2022 issue of \\u201cThe Science Teacher\\u201d a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.\\xa0 In this issue, I read the Career of the Month column, written by Luba Vangelova.\\xa0\\xa0She wrote a column entitled, \\u201cAstronomer.\\u201d\\xa0\\xa0

Her article focused in on Chris Carilli, an astronomer at the National Science Foundation\\u2019s Karl G. Jansky Very Large Array, where he uses radio-spectrum light captured by a series of antennas to study the early universe.

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Student Collaboration

Published: Oct. 18, 2022, 6:54 p.m.
Duration: 4 minutes 18 seconds

I was recently reading the September/October 2022 issue of \\u201cScience & Children\\u201d a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.\\xa0\\xa0In this issue, I read the Methods and Strategies column, written by Kathleen Easley and Jamie Lehto.\\xa0\\xa0They wrote a column entitled, \\u201cLet\\u2019s Work Together.\\u201d\\xa0\\xa0

In this column, they addressed five research-based strategies that support successful collaboration:

1.\\xa0\\xa0Establishing a culture of collaboration

2.\\xa0\\xa0Setting clear expectations

3. \\u201cMaking the rounds\\u201d

4.\\xa0\\xa0Class conversations

5.\\xa0\\xa0Mediating conflict

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Barometers

Published: Oct. 12, 2022, 4:28 p.m.
Duration: 4 minutes 55 seconds

I was recently reading the September/October 2022 issue of \\u201cScience & Children\\u201d a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.\\xa0\\xa0In this issue, I read the Science 101 column, written by Matt Bobrowsky.\\xa0\\xa0He wrote a column entitled, \\u201cDo You Have a Weather-Related Activity That My Students Would Enjoy?\\u201d\\xa0\\xa0

In this column, Matt addressed two topics:\\xa0\\xa0Air Pressure and Barometers.\\xa0\\xa0This lead me to do a two-part podcast series.\\xa0\\xa0The previous podcast looked at the topic of air pressure and how it can be explained to students and this podcast will deal with the tool that measures air pressure - barometers.\\xa0\\xa0The air that surrounds us and surrounds the Earth is called air pressure.\\xa0\\xa0So, the pressure in the air surrounding us is called atmospheric pressure.\\xa0\\xa0An instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure is called a barometer.

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Air Pressure

Published: Oct. 5, 2022, 6:36 p.m.
Duration: 2 minutes 55 seconds

I was recently reading the September/October 2022 issue of \\u201cScience & Children\\u201d a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.\\xa0\\xa0In this issue, I read the Science 101 column, written by Matt Bobrowsky.\\xa0\\xa0He wrote a column entitled, \\u201cDo You Have a Weather-Related Activity That My Students Would Enjoy?\\u201d\\xa0\\xa0

In this column, Matt addressed two topics:\\xa0\\xa0Air Pressure and Barometers.\\xa0\\xa0This leads me to do a two-part podcast series.\\xa0\\xa0This podcast will look at the topic of air pressure and how it can be explained to students and the next podcast will deal with tool that measures air pressure - barometers.\\xa0\\xa0Air pressure is the force exerted by air on any surface in contact with it.

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Joyful Science

Published: Sept. 27, 2022, 10:27 p.m.
Duration: 3 minutes 58 seconds

I was recently reading the September/October 2022 issue of \\u201cScience & Children\\u201d a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.\\xa0\\xa0In this issue, I read the Editor\\u2019s Note column, written by Elizabeth Barrett-Zahn.\\xa0\\xa0She wrote a column entitled, \\u201cJoyful Science.\\u201d\\xa0\\xa0

Remember to plan lessons, follow the curriculum, and cover the content, but don\\u2019t forget that essential element in the planning \\u2014 the students.\\xa0\\xa0Create space and time for them to find the joys in learning by figuring things out, debating, assessing data, developing arguments, and solving problems.\\xa0\\xa0Let\\u2019s find ways to make learning joyful.\\xa0

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Air Quality with CanAirIO

Published: Sept. 22, 2022, 6:48 p.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 1 second

I was recently reading the September/October 2022 issue of \\u201cScience Scope\\u201d a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.\\xa0\\xa0In this issue, I read the Citizen Science column, written by Jill Nugent.\\xa0\\xa0She wrote a column entitled, \\u201cGetting a Sense of Local Air Quality.\\u201d\\xa0\\xa0

CanAirIO is a citizen science project using mobile and static sensors to measure air quality with cell phones and low-cost technology.\\xa0\\xa0They are looking to build a citizen network, an air quality map that will allow them to know what we are breathing and how we can improve life quality.\\xa0\\xa0With the data collected, official air quality numbers can be validated because what can be measured can be improved.\\xa0\\xa0For more information, please visit:

https://canair.io

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Our Dynamic Earth

Published: Sept. 16, 2022, 1:32 a.m.
Duration: 3 minutes 24 seconds

I was recently reading the September/October 2022 issue of \\u201cScience Scope\\u201d a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.\\xa0\\xa0In this issue, I read the Editor\\u2019s Corner, written by Patty McGinnis.\\xa0\\xa0She wrote a column entitled, \\u201cThe Human Side of Our Dynamic Earth.\\u201d\\xa0\\xa0

Unfortunately, an increasing number and severity of natural disasters has been tied to climate change.\\xa0\\xa0While we may not be able to stop natural disasters from occurring, we can educate students about the link between climate change and natural disasters and the necessity of mitigating and adapting to climate change.

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Energy Literacy

Published: July 22, 2022, 7:12 p.m.
Duration: 3 minutes 24 seconds

I was recently reading the July/August 2022 issue of \\u201cScience Scope\\u201d a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.\\xa0In this issue, I read the Editor\\u2019s Corner, written by Patty McGinnis.\\xa0\\xa0She wrote a column entitled, \\u201cEnergy Literacy.\\u201d\\xa0\\xa0

The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) defines energy literacy as \\u201can understanding of the nature and role of energy in the world and daily lives accompanied by the ability to apply this understanding to answer questions and solve problems.\\u201d

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Teaching Societal Issues

Published: July 13, 2022, 5:44 p.m.
Duration: 3 minutes 57 seconds

I was recently reading the July/August 2022 issue of \\u201cThe Science Teacher\\u201d a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.\\xa0\\xa0In this issue, I read the Editor\\u2019s Corner, written by Ann Haley MacKenzie.\\xa0 She wrote a column entitles, \\u201cTeaching Societal Issues in the Science Classroom.\\u201d \\xa0

By incorporating societal issues into our classrooms, we provide students a chance to explore topics in depth, instead of simply glossing over the content.\\xa0 Here are some reasons to include societal issues in science courses:

--These issues justify information included in science courses.

--Societal issues allow students to find science classes relevant to their daily lives. \\xa0

Published: May 18, 2022, 7:16 p.m.
Duration: 4 minutes 55 seconds

I was recently reading the May/June 2022 issue of \\u201cScience Scope\\u201d a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.\\xa0\\xa0

Race to the Bottom of the Earth: Surviving Antarctica \\u2014 by Rebecca E. F. Barone

Scene of the Crime: Tracking Down Criminals with Forensic Science \\u2014 by Hp Newquist

Upstream, Downstream: Exploring Watershed Connections \\u2014 by Rowena Rae

What is Nintendo? (What Was?) \\u2014 by Gina Shaw

Wonder Women of Science: Twelve Geniuses Who Are Currently Rocking Science, Technology, and the World \\u2014 by Tiera Fletcher and Ginger Rue

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Land Loss Lookout

Published: March 22, 2022, 6:48 p.m.
Duration: 4 minutes 31 seconds

Land Loss Lookout is a citizen science project from Healthy Gulf and Northeastern University designed to monitor land loss in the Mississippi River Delta region.\\xa0\\xa0Students can help categorize wetland impact patterns by looking at color infrared aerial images online.\\xa0\\xa0For more information, please visit the project\\u2019s website at: https://healthygulf.org/get-involved/contact

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Nature Journals

Published: March 18, 2022, 2:42 p.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 26 seconds

I was recently reading the March/April 2022 issue of \\u201cScience Scope\\u201d a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.\\xa0\\xa0In this issue, I read the section, \\u201cInterdisciplinary Ideas,\\u201d written by Katie Coppens.\\xa0\\xa0She wrote an article entitled, \\u201cCreating Confidence and Community Through Nature Journals.\\u201d\\xa0

Nature journals are a great tool for teaching students how to think about and express science in a way that\\u2019s individualized to their needs, while also connecting them to their classmates, teacher, and nature.\\xa0\\xa0Nature journaling also allows students to grow in their ability to observe, reflect, and document their own scientific understanding.

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Implicit Bias

Published: March 10, 2022, 9:30 p.m.
Duration: 3 minutes 24 seconds

I was recently reading the March/April 2022 issue of \\u201cScience Scope\\u201d a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.\\xa0 In this issue, I read the section, \\u201cFrom the Editor\\u2019s Desk,\\u201d written by Patty McGinnis.\\xa0\\xa0She wrote an article entitled, \\u201cImplicit Bias Has No Room in the Classroom.\\u201d\\xa0

The tendency for stereotype-confirming thoughts to pass spontaneously through our minds is what psychologists call implicit bias.\\xa0\\xa0One way to cultivate an awareness of our own implicit biases is to participate in Harvard University\\u2019s Project Implicit:

https://bit.ly/3rpscjM

The project website contains numerous tests designed for individuals to uncover their biases.

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Classroom Success

Published: March 4, 2022, 8:22 p.m.
Duration: 4 minutes 25 seconds

I was recently reading the January/February 2022 issue of \\u201cThe Science Teacher\\u201d a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.\\xa0\\xa0In this issue, I read the section, \\u201cFocus on Physics,\\u201d written by Paul G. Hewitt.\\xa0\\xa0He wrote an article entitled, \\u201cA Personal Journey to Classroom Success.\\u201d\\xa0

There are some central rules to heed, in order to be, an appreciated and effective science teacher:

1.\\xa0\\xa0Attitude

2.\\xa0\\xa0Do Less professing and more questioning and listening

3.\\xa0\\xa0Not knowing everything is okay

4.\\xa0\\xa0Pace your class well

5.\\xa0\\xa0Exam coverage

6.\\xa0\\xa0Don\\u2019t frown on the notion of \\u201cteaching to the test\\u201d

7.\\xa0\\xa0Exam fairness

8.\\xa0\\xa0Grade exams in a timely manner and post scores quickly

9.\\xa0\\xa0Respect is a two-way street

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Uncovering Students' Ideas About Using Designs From Nature

Published: Feb. 23, 2022, 6:38 p.m.
Duration: 4 minutes 40 seconds

I was recently reading the January/February 2022 issue of \\u201cScience & Children\\u201d a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.\\xa0\\xa0In this issue, I read the section, \\u201cFormative Assessment Probes,\\u201d written by Page Keeley.\\xa0\\xa0She wrote an article entitled, \\u201cUncovering Students\\u2019 Ideas About Using Designs From Nature.\\u201d\\xa0

Scientists seek to understand the natural world, while engineers solve problems in a human-designed world.\\xa0\\xa0While there are similarities and differences between the work of scientists and engineers, some students may think the natural world applies only to science.

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Design Thinking

Published: Feb. 15, 2022, 7:36 p.m.
Duration: 4 minutes 24 seconds

I was recently reading the January/February 2022 issue of \\u201cScience & Children\\u201d a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.\\xa0\\xa0In this issue, I read the section, \\u201cEditor\\u2019s Note,\\u201d written by Elizabeth Barrett-Zahn.\\xa0\\xa0She wrote an article entitled, \\u201cDesign Thinking.\\u201d\\xa0

Design Thinking is a solution-based technique used to solve problems.\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0The basics of Design Thinking are:

Empathize - consider others\\u2019 needs, not just solve the problem

Define - define the problem and create a meaningful and actionable problem statement

Ideate - encourage innovation through brainstorming

Prototype - identify and develop the best solution through multiple iterations

Test - evaluate prototypes and consider improvements

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Outstanding Science Trade Books for Grade 3-5 Students

Published: Feb. 5, 2022, 7:01 p.m.
Duration: 7 minutes 11 seconds

I was recently reading the January/February 2022 issue of \\u201cScience Scope\\u201d a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.\\xa0\\xa0In this issue, I read the article listing the \\u201c2022 Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students.\\u201d\\xa0

In this podcast, we look at 13 \\u201cOutstanding Science Trade Books\\u201d recommended for students in grades 3-5:

\\u201cThe Body Book\\u201d Illustrated by Hannah Alice

\\u201cPooper Snooper\\u201d by Jennifer Keats Curtis

\\u201cThe Dirt Book\\u201d by David Harrison

\\u201cDr. Fauci: How a Boy from Brooklyn Became America\\u2019s Doctor\\u201d by Kate Messner

\\u201cHistory Smashers: Plagues and Pandemics\\u201d by Kate Messner

\\u201cFearless World Traveler: Adventures of Marianne North, Botanical Artist\\u201d by Laurie Lawlor

\\u201cFossils from Lost Worlds\\u201d by Helene Rajcak and Damien Laverdunt

\\u201cMasters of Disguise: Camouflaging Creatures and Magnificent Mimics\\u201d by Marc Martin

\\u201cSummertime Sleepers\\u201d by Melissa Stewart

\\u201cDisasters by the Numbers\\u201d by Steve Jenkins

\\u201cA Life Electric: The Story of Nikola Tesla\\u201d by Azadeh Westergaard

\\u201cShe Persisted: Virginia Apgar\\u201d by Dr. Sayantani DasGupta and Chelsea Clinton

\\u201cScientists: Inspiring Tales of the World\\u2019s Brightest Scientific Minds\\u201d by Isabel Thomas

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Outstanding Science Trade Books for K-2 Students

Published: Feb. 4, 2022, 8:26 p.m.
Duration: 4 minutes 3 seconds

I was recently reading the January/February 2022 issue of \\u201cScience Scope\\u201d a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.\\xa0\\xa0In this issue, I read the article listing the \\u201c2022 Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students.\\u201d\\xa0

In this podcast, we look at six \\u201cOutstanding Science Trade Books\\u201d recommended for K-2 students:

\\u201cThe Secret Life of the Sloth\\u201d by Laurence Pringle

\\u201cIf Bees Disappeared\\u201d by Lily Williams

\\u201cOver and Under the Canyon\\u201d by Kate Messner

\\u201cThe Beak Book\\u201d by Robin Page

\\u201cCurious About Fish\\u201d by Cathryn Sill

\\u201cHello Earth! Poems to Our Planet\\u201d by Joyce Sidman

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Woodpecker Cavity Cam Project

Published: Feb. 4, 2022, 7:31 p.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 2 seconds

Published: Nov. 19, 2021, 12:01 a.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 5 seconds

Spoiler Alert!

Published: Sept. 28, 2021, 5:04 p.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 1 second

I was recently reading the September/October 2021 issue of \\u201cScience Scope\\u201d a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.\\xa0\\xa0In this issue, I read the section \\u201cTeacher\\u2019s Toolkit\\u201d written by Daniel J. Bergman.\\xa0\\xa0Daniel wrote an article entitled \\u201cSpoiler Alert! Avoiding Hazards to Science Inquiry and Classroom Creativity.\\u201d

Spoilers can infiltrate our classrooms.\\xa0\\xa0Science education \\u201cspoilers\\u201d are elements or behaviors that sabotage, short-circuit, and short-change the learning process and student creativity.\\xa0\\xa0Here is a listing of several possible science education spoilers\\u2014hazards to authentic learning and creativity:

1.\\xa0\\xa0Objectives

2.\\xa0\\xa0Terminology

3.\\xa0\\xa0Cookbook Labs

4.\\xa0\\xa0Teachers

5.\\xa0\\xa0Students

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Creativity in the Science Classroom

Published: Sept. 21, 2021, 6:22 p.m.
Duration: 3 minutes 58 seconds

I was recently reading the September/October 2021 issue of \\u201cScience Scope\\u201d a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.\\xa0\\xa0In this issue, I read the section \\u201cFrom the Editor\\u2019s Desk\\u201d written by Patty McGinnis.\\xa0\\xa0Patty wrote an article entitled \\u201cCreativity in the Science Classroom.\\u201d

Students learn science\\u2014and use critical and creative thinking\\u2014by doing science.\\xa0\\xa0Rather than focusing on memorizing facts, they are engaged in application in which they apply content knowledge to real-world situations.

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NASA GLOBE Observer App

Published: Sept. 15, 2021, 7:04 p.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 13 seconds

I was recently reading the July/August 2021 issue of \\u201cThe Science Teacher\\u201d a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.\\xa0\\xa0In this issue, I read the section \\u201cCitizen Science\\u201d written by Jill Nugent.\\xa0\\xa0Jill wrote an article entitled \\u201cLearning on Location with NASA GLOBE Observer\\u201d

GLOBE Observer, the app of the GLOBE Program, invites you to make environmental observations that complement NASA satellite observations to help scientists studying Earth and the global environment.\\xa0\\xa0The GLOBE Observer App has multiple data collection tools.\\xa0\\xa0In this podcast, the \\u201cGLOBE Mosquito Habitat Mapper,\\u201d is featured.\\xa0\\xa0For more information, please visit:

https://observer.globe.gov

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The Chicken or the Egg?

Published: Sept. 6, 2021, 5:11 p.m.
Duration: 4 minutes 13 seconds

I was recently reading the July/August 2021 issue of \\u201cScience & Children\\u201d a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.\\xa0\\xa0In this issue, I read the section \\u201cScience 101\\u201d written by Matt Bobrowsky.\\xa0\\xa0Matt wrote an article entitled \\u201cWhich Came First - the Chicken or the Egg?\\u201d

This is one of those questions that people jokingly ask assuming there is no answer to it - like \\u201cIf a tree falls in a forest\\u2026.\\u201d In this podcast we realize how the methods of science can provide us with \\u201cegg-celent\\u201d answers to so many questions.

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The Great Sunflower Project

Published: Aug. 30, 2021, 6:16 p.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 56 seconds

I was recently reading the July/August 2021 issue of \\u201cScience Scope\\u201d a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.\\xa0\\xa0In this issue, I read the section \\u201cCitizen Science\\u201d written by Jill Nugent.\\xa0\\xa0Jill wrote an article entitled \\u201cThe Great Sunflower Project.\\u201d

The Great Sunflower Project launched in 2008 to address questions about pollinator populations across varying habitats including urban, rural, and suburban landscapes.\\xa0\\xa0The project has over 100,000 participants contributing to pollinator citizen science.\\xa0\\xa0For more information, please visit:

https://www.greatsunflower.org

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Lesson Closures

Published: Aug. 19, 2021, 6:46 p.m.
Duration: 4 minutes 22 seconds

I was recently reading the July/August 2021 issue of \\u201cScience Scope\\u201d a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.\\xa0\\xa0In this issue, I read the section \\u201cScience For All\\u201d written by Kaitlyn McGlynn and Janey Kelly.\\xa0\\xa0They wrote an article entitled \\u201cWrapping It Up: Meaningful and Inclusive Lesson Closures to Recap the Day\\u2019s Learning.\\u201d

Lesson closure provides a time for students to pause and ponder what they have just learned during the lesson as well as where their level of understanding currently lies.\\xa0\\xa0They discuss their favorite lesson closures, which include:

Whip Around
Elevator Pitch
Thumbs Up, Middle Thumbs, Thumbs Down
Stick it!
Any Questions?

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Visual Literacy

Published: Aug. 17, 2021, 12:34 a.m.
Duration: 2 minutes 56 seconds

The Intentional Integration of Computational Thinking

Published: May 26, 2021, 3:29 p.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 32 seconds

I was recently reading the May/June 2021 issue of \\u201cScience Scope\\u201d a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.\\xa0\\xa0In this issue, I read the section \\u201cInterdisciplinary Ideas\\u201d written by Raja Ridgway.\\xa0\\xa0Raja wrote an article entitled \\u201cThe Intentional Integration of Computational Thinking.\\u201d

Computational Thinking Practices:

Decomposition\\xa0\\u2014 Breaking down into components.
Pattern Matching\\xa0\\u2014 Finding similarities between components.
Abstraction\\xa0\\u2014 The process of reducing complexity by focusing on the main idea.\\xa0\\xa0By hiding details irrelevant to the question at hand and bringing together related and useful details, abstraction reduces complexity and allows one to focus on the problem.
Algorithms\\xa0\\u2014 A step-by-step process to complete a task.

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Mathematics and Computational Thinking

Published: May 12, 2021, 4:24 p.m.
Duration: 3 minutes 21 seconds

I was recently reading the May/June 2021 issue of \\u201cScience Scope\\u201d a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.\\xa0\\xa0In this issue, I read the section \\u201cFrom the Editor\\u2019s Desk\\u201d written by Patty McGinnis.\\xa0\\xa0Patty wrote an article entitled \\u201cMathematics and Computational Thinking: A Bridge to STEM Careers.\\u201d

Science practices have changed drastically over the years as a result of digital tools at the disposal of scientists.\\xa0\\xa0As a result, the sheer volume of data available necessitates an understanding of data management and analytics.

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Careers in Exploration Geology -- Prospecting

Published: May 6, 2021, 6:26 p.m.
Duration: 4 minutes 9 seconds

I was recently reading the March/April 2021 issue of \\u201cThe Science Teacher\\u201d a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.\\xa0\\xa0In this issue, I read the section \\u201cCareer of the Month\\u201d written by Luba Vangelova.\\xa0\\xa0Luba wrote an article entitled \\u201cExploration Geologist Quinton Hennigh.\\u201d

Exploration geologists, also known as prospectors, look for new sources of mineral deposits.\\xa0\\xa0They use a mix of geological, geophysical, and geochemical knowledge to analyze data and test hypotheses about where deposits are likely to be found.\\xa0\\xa0\\u201cYou identify targets, drill holes, and try to find treasure,\\u201d says Quinton Hennigh.

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Stall Catchers: A Citizen Science Game to Accelerate Alzheimers Research

Published: April 29, 2021, 6:34 p.m.
Duration: 3 minutes 58 seconds

I was recently reading the March/April 2021 issue of \\u201cThe Science Teacher\\u201d a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.\\xa0\\xa0In this issue, I read the section \\u201cCitizen Science\\u201d written by Jill Nugent.\\xa0 Jill wrote an article entitled \\u201cAccelerating Alzheimer\\u2019s Research with Stall Catchers.\\u201d

Stall Catchers, created by the Human Computation Institute at Cornell University, is an online citizen science game designed to speed up Alzheimer\\u2019s disease research.\\xa0 You can learn more by visiting the game\\u2019s website at:

https://stallcatchers.com

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Scientific Literacy

Published: April 22, 2021, 6:55 p.m.
Duration: 3 minutes 58 seconds

I was recently reading the March/April 2021 issue of \\u201cThe Science Teacher\\u201d a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.\\xa0\\xa0In this issue, I read the section \\u201cCommentary\\u201d written by Andrew Zucker.\\xa0\\xa0Andrew wrote an article entitled \\u201cTeaching Scientific Literacy.\\u201d

Here are five themes to consider in order to promote scientific literacy:

Pay attention to the personal and societal contexts of science.
Relate scientific literacy to traditional forms of literacy.
Teach about how to find reliable information about science and how to reject junk science.
Include some important events in the history of science.
Help females and minority students realize their potential in science.

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Technology and Scientific Habits of Mind

Published: April 14, 2021, 6:13 p.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 2 seconds

I was recently reading the March/April 2021 issue of \\u201cThe Science Teacher\\u201d a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.\\xa0\\xa0In this issue, I read the section \\u201cEditor\\u2019s Corner\\u201d written by Ann Haley Mackenzie.\\xa0\\xa0Ann wrote an article entitled \\u201cTechnology and Scientific Habits of Mind.\\u201d

The focus of her article was on the importance of curiosity, persistence and perseverance.\\xa0\\xa0If we are too busy covering the content instead of providing a place for uncovering the science content with the students, then many chances for curiosity, persistence, and perseverance are lost.\\xa0\\xa0

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Culturally Responsive Teaching

Published: April 7, 2021, 6:03 p.m.
Duration: 4 minutes 9 seconds

I was recently reading the March/April 2021 issue of \\u201cScience and Children\\u201d a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.\\xa0\\xa0In this issue, I read the \\u201cEditor\\u2019s Note\\u201d section, written by Elizabeth Barrett-Zahn.\\xa0\\xa0Elizabeth wrote an article entitled, \\u201cCulturally Responsive Teaching.\\u201d

At the heart of Culturally Responsive and Relevant Teaching is a willingness to listen, reflect, and celebrate the richness that cultural and linguistic diversity has to offer.

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Best STEM Trade Books for Middle School Students

Published: March 30, 2021, 12:02 a.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 35 seconds

The National Science Teaching Association in collaboration with the Children\\u2019s Book Council released the 2021 list of the Best STEM Trade Books for Students.\\xa0\\xa0In this podcast we look at the 7 books recommended for students in grades 6 - 8.

All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys\\u2019 Soccer Team
Beastly Bionics: Rad Robots, Brilliant Biomimicry, and Incredible Inventions Inspired by Nature
Changing the Equation: 50+ US Black Women in STEM
Galileo! Galileo!
Machines That Think!: Big Ides that Changed the World
Spaceman: The True Story of a Young Boy\\u2019s Journey to Becoming an Astronaut
Who Gives a Poop?: Surprising Science from One End to the Other

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Best STEM Trade Books for Third - Fifth Grade Students

Published: March 24, 2021, 3:09 p.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 26 seconds

The National Science Teaching Association in collaboration with the Children\\u2019s Book Council released the 2021 list of the Best STEM Trade Books for Students.\\xa0\\xa0In this podcast we look at the 7 books recommended for students in grades 3 - 5.

Ada Lovelace
Machines in Motion: The Amazing History of Transportation
Marie\\u2019s Ocean: Marie Tharp Maps the Mountains Under the Sea
Numbers in Motion: Sophie Kowalevski, Queen of Mathematics
\\u201cSmelly\\u201d Kelly and His Super Senses
Wood, Wire, Wings: Emma Lilian Todd Invents an Airplane
Work It Girl: Blast Off Into Space Like Mae Jemison

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Best STEM Trade Books for Kindergarten - 2nd Grade Students

Published: March 18, 2021, 6:23 p.m.
Duration: 4 minutes 8 seconds

The National Science Teaching Association in collaboration with the Children\\u2019s Book Council released the 2021 list of the Best STEM Trade Books for Students.\\xa0\\xa0In this podcast we look at the 5 books recommended for K-2 Students.

Gnu and Shrew
Jumbo: The Making of the Boeing 747
Mission to the Bottom of the Sea
Newton and Curie: The Science Squirrels
The Polio Pioneer

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River Herring: A Citizen Science Project

Published: March 10, 2021, 2:54 p.m.
Duration: 4 minutes 38 seconds

I was recently reading the March/April 2021 issue of \\u201cScience Scope\\u201d a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.\\xa0In this issue, I read the section \\u201cCitizen Science\\u201d written by Jill Nugent.\\xa0\\xa0Jill wrote an article entitled \\u201cThe Return of the River Herring.\\u201d

The Mystic River Herring Education Project is an online citizen science project with a user-friendly website full of information and resources.\\xa0\\xa0To engage in the citizen science project, student will visit the project home page and watch short video clips of migrating river herring.\\xa0\\xa0They will count the number of river herring that they observe swimming from right to left on the screen.\\xa0\\xa0To learn more, visit:

https://www.mysticherring.org

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Careers in Entomology

Published: March 3, 2021, 5:31 p.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 56 seconds

I was recently reading the January/February 2021 issue of \\u201cThe Science Teacher\\u201d a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.\\xa0 In this issue, I read the section \\u201cCareer of the Month\\u201d written by Luba Vangelova.\\xa0\\xa0Luba wrote an article entitled \\u201cEntomologist Ary Faraji.\\u201d

Entomologists study insects and may work for educational or research institutions, government agencies, private industry, and consulting.\\xa0\\xa0Ary Faraji works as an entomologist in a local government agency in Salt Lake City, Utah.\\xa0\\xa0The mission of his agency is to reduce the annoyance levels posed by biting mosquitoes and to protect residents from pathogens mosquitoes can carry.

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Field Trips Last a Lifetime

Published: Feb. 23, 2021, 5:45 p.m.
Duration: 6 minutes 5 seconds

I was recently reading the January/February 2021 issue of \\u201cThe Science Teacher\\u201d a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.\\xa0\\xa0In this issue, I read the section \\u201cCurrent Science Classroom\\u201d written by Chris Anderson.\\xa0\\xa0Chris wrote an article entitled \\u201cField Trips Last a Lifetime.\\u201d

Nothing can replace the authenticity and impact of an in-person field experience for kids, however, until the public health and school funding battles are won it\\u2019s up to us to get creative and bring the world to our students.

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Instant Wild: A Citizen Science Project

Published: Feb. 20, 2021, 4:16 p.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 56 seconds

I was recently reading the January/February 2021 issue of \\u201cThe Science Teacher\\u201d a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.\\xa0\\xa0In this issue, I read the section \\u201cCitizen Science\\u201d written by Jill Nugent.\\xa0 She wrote an article entitled \\u201cA Window to the Wild.\\u201d

\\u201cInstant Wild\\u201d is a Citizen Science project that brings you live images from cameras around the world.\\xa0 Students can tag the animals to help conservation research.\\xa0 You can visit the \\u201cInstant Wild\\u201d website at:

https://instantwild.zsl.org

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What is Engineering?

Published: Feb. 16, 2021, 5:54 p.m.
Duration: 1 minute 59 seconds

I was recently reading the January/February 2021 issue of \\u201cScience\\xa0\\xa0& Children\\u201d a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.\\xa0\\xa0In this issue, I read an article written by Matt Bobrowsky.\\xa0\\xa0His article was entitled \\u201cQ: Can a Simple Engineering Project Be Used to Teach Some Science?.\\u201d

Within the article, the author takes a quick look at the difference between science and engineering.\\xa0\\xa0Science increases our knowledge about the universe and our surroundings in a systematic way, while engineering is the application of this knowledge to create new and better products.

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Pinterest

Published: Feb. 9, 2021, 8:10 p.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 56 seconds

I was recently reading the January/February 2021 issue of \\u201cScience\\xa0\\xa0& Children\\u201d a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.\\xa0\\xa0In this issue, I read an article written by Ryan S. Nixon, Shannon L. Navy, Sarah Barnett, Marissa Johnson, and Delaney Larson.\\xa0\\xa0Their article was entitled \\u201cPinning and Planning: Five Tips for Using Pinterest to Teach Science.\\u201d

Pinterest is an online resource that teachers seem to enjoy and find useful.\\xa0\\xa0Pinterest is a social media website where individuals can bookmark content found elsewhere on the internet in one convenient place.\\xa0\\xa0Nixon and his students spent several months closely analyzing 1600 pins and their associated websites for teaching the topics of force/motion and adaptations.\\xa0\\xa0Their research pointed out the benefits and weaknesses of Pinterest as a teaching resource.

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Outstanding Science Trade Books for Third -- Fifth Grade Students

Published: Feb. 2, 2021, 6:12 p.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 57 seconds

The National Science Teaching Association in collaboration with the Children\\u2019s Book Council released the 2021 list of the Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students.\\xa0\\xa0In this podcast we look at the 12 books recommended for Third through Fifth Grade Students.

The Kitchen Pantry Scientist: Chemistry for Kids: Homemade Science Experiments and Activities Inspired by Awesome Chemists Past and Present
Animal Homes
Audubon Birding Adventures for Kids: Activities and Ideas for Watching, Feeding, and Housing Our Feathered Friends
North Pole/South Pole: From Pole to Pole: A Flip Book
Grow: Secrets of Our DNA
Bones: An Inside Look at the Animal Kingdom
Pika Country: Climate Change at the Top of the World
Pretty Tricky: The Sneaky Ways Plants Survive
The Big Bang Book
Journey Under the Arctic
Wildlife Ranger Action Guide: Track, Spot and Provide Healthy Habitat for Creature Close to Home
Bright Dreams: The Brilliant Ideas of Nikola Tesla

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Outstanding Science Trade Books for Kindergarten - Second Grade Students

Published: Jan. 27, 2021, 5:37 p.m.
Duration: 4 minutes 43 seconds

The National Science Teaching Association in collaboration with the Children\\u2019s Book Council released the 2021 list of the Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students.\\xa0\\xa0In this podcast we look at the 9 books recommended for K-2 Students.

Nesting
The Polio Pioneer: Dr. Jonas Salk and the Polio Vaccine
If You Take Away the Otter
Marjory Saves the Everglades: The Story of Marjory Stoneman Douglas
Packs: Strength in Numbers
What Do You Do If You Work at the Zoo?
Dinosaur Lady: The Daring Discoveries of Mary Anning, the First Paleontologist
Jumbo: The Making of the Boeing 747
What Do Scientists Do All Day?

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Outstanding Science Trade Books for Middle School Students

Published: Jan. 26, 2021, 8:41 p.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 56 seconds

The National Science Teaching Association in collaboration with the Children\\u2019s Book Council released the 2021 list of the Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students.\\xa0\\xa0In this podcast we look at the 12 books recommended for Middle School Students.

Condor Comeback
Exploring the Elements: A Complete Guide to the Periodic Table
Old Enough to Save the Planet
Darwin\\u2019s Rival: Alfred Russel Wallace and the Search for Evolution
Return From Extinction: The Triumph of the Elephant Seal
Sea Otters: A Survival Story
The Big One: The Cascadia Earthquakes and the Science of Saving Lives
Blood and Germs: The Civil War Battle Against Wounds and Disease
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You can feed birds from the comfort of your classroom or your home this winter and contribute to real world scientific discovery with Project FeederWatch!\\xa0\\xa0For more information, visit their website at:

https://feederwatch.org

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Traditional Christmas Songs and Science

Published: Dec. 8, 2020, 8:09 p.m.
Duration: 4 minutes 49 seconds

As the holiday season approaches, I am reminded of some of the songs that I recorded with the group, Science Explosion.\\xa0 All of the songs that we sang were written by group member Fred Ribits.\\xa0 Many of the songs were written to familiar tunes and some of them were written to the tunes of traditional Christmas songs. \\xa0

In this podcast I will share three of the songs.\\xa0 If you enjoy them and want to share them with others, just visit:

http://k12science.net/scienceexplosion/songs

There you will be able to listen to and download the vocal and instrumental tracks for the songs.\\xa0 You will also be able to download a Science Explosion songbook that includes the lyrics, critical thinking questions, and mind-mapping opportunities for each song. \\xa0

The three songs are most appropriate for elementary and middle school students.\\xa0

1.\\xa0 The first song will be a life science song entitled \\u201cEnergy Flow\\u201d (1:13) written to the tune of \\u201cWe Wish You a Merry Christmas.\\u201d\\xa0

2.\\xa0 It will be followed by another life science song, \\u201cNatures Way\\u201d (1:00), written to the tune of \\u201cJingle Bells.\\u201d\\xa0

3.\\xa0 The final song is a science practices and concept song entitled \\u201cCreative Expression\\u201d (1:14) written to the tune of \\u201cWhat Child Is This?\\u201d \\xa0

Happy Holidays!

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Conducting Science Labs in a Virtual World, Part 3

Published: Dec. 2, 2020, 4:32 p.m.
Duration: 3 minutes 58 seconds

I was recently reading the November/December 2020 issue of \\u201cScience Scope\\u201d a publication for middle school teachers from the National Science Teaching Association.\\xa0\\xa0In this issue, I read \\u201cThe Online Teacher\\u201c column written by Denise Wright.\\xa0\\xa0Her article was entitled \\u201cConducting Science Labs in a Virtual World.\\u201d

This is the third in a three-part series on the three strategies for conducting science labs in the virtual world.\\xa0\\xa0

Part 1 \\u2014 Virtual Simulations

Part 2 \\u2014 Science at Home

Part 3 \\u2014 Use of Data Sets

Data sets are a great way to get students to analyze scientific data.\\xa0\\xa0Online science courses can contain virtual labs that can be applied to real life applications.\\xa0\\xa0In the online world, students have the opportunity to create their own experiments, analyze data, and participate in meaningful learning.

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Conducting Science Labs in a Virtual World, Part 2

Published: Nov. 27, 2020, 5:47 p.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 4 seconds

I was recently reading the November/December 2020 issue of \\u201cScience Scope\\u201d a publication for middle school teachers from the National Science Teaching Association.\\xa0\\xa0

In this issue, I read \\u201cThe Online Teacher\\u201c column written by Denise Wright.\\xa0\\xa0Her article was entitled \\u201cConducting Science Labs in a Virtual World.\\u201d

This is the second in a three-part series on the three strategies for conducting science labs in the virtual world.\\xa0\\xa0

Part 1 \\u2014 Virtual Simulations

Part 2 \\u2014 Science at Home

Part 3 \\u2014 Use of Data Sets

Teachers can include labs in online learning by using science experimentation at home with an emphasis on safety and family involvement.\\xa0\\xa0In this environment, don\\u2019t forget that flexibility can be provided by allowing digital options, which allows for student choice and equity.\\xa0\\xa0The results of these experiments can be shared on a virtual bulletin board.\\xa0\\xa0When conducting at-home science experiments, follow National Science Teaching Association guidelines and require parent supervision.

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Conducting Science Labs in a Virtual World, Part 1

Published: Nov. 19, 2020, 7:14 p.m.
Duration: 6 minutes 35 seconds

I was recently reading the November/December 2020 issue of \\u201cScience Scope\\u201d a publication for middle school teachers from the National Science Teaching Association.\\xa0\\xa0In this issue, I read \\u201cThe Online Teacher\\u201c column written by Denise Wright.\\xa0 Her article was entitled \\u201cConducting Science Labs in a Virtual World.\\u201d

This is the first in a three-part series on the three strategies for conducting science labs in the virtual world. \\xa0

Part 1 \\u2014 Virtual Simulations

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Episode 1: Create Your Own Rainbow

Published: Nov. 18, 2020, 12:17 a.m.
Duration: 3 minutes 58 seconds

I was recently looking at ideas for at home learning and I came across a fun investigation from \\u201cPhysics Central.\\u201d The investigation is entitled: \\u201cCreate Your Own Rainbow.\\u201d The investigation and rainbows share the same principles:\\xa0

refraction \\u2014 light bending

reflecting \\u2014 light bouncing back

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