Science
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Using Analogies to Teach Chemistry Concepts
An analogy grounded in something familiar to students can help them understand unfamiliar, abstract concepts in chemistry.Exploring Before Explaining Sparks Learning
New elementary science teachers can build student engagement and enhance learning by using the explore-before-explain approach.Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Why Kids Should Nature Journal at All Grade Levels
A 2023 review makes a strong case that hands-on observation of natural phenomena has both academic and psychological benefits.Using Micro-Inquiry Tasks to Spark Curiosity
These fun, beginning-of-unit assignments encourage students to explore real-world applications of math and science concepts.
Why Students Should Write in All Subjects
Writing improves learning by consolidating information in long-term memory, researchers explain. Plus, five engaging writing activities to use in all subjects.19.6kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Using Video Games to Achieve Academic Standards
Leverage the engaging nature of video games by connecting them with Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards.239Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.8 Ways to Amp Up Science Assessments
A rich mix of assessments gives students creative opportunities to showcase learning鈥攁nd delivers a more comprehensive picture of what they know.Designing Science Inquiry: Claim + Evidence + Reasoning = Explanation
The Claim, Evidence, Reasoning framework is a scaffolded way to teach the scientific method.32.5kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Teaching the Concept of Equity Through Gardening
Plants can illustrate how different people need different things to be nourished鈥攁nd how equality and equity differ.9.7kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Teaching Students a More Precise Definition of Evolution
The most common way to define evolution can be misleading for students鈥攁n experienced educator offers an alternative.356Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Encouraging Collaboration With a Scientists Circle
This routine creates an equitable structure for sharing out ideas, questions, or evidence in science class鈥攁nd helps ensure every student takes part.2.2kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Using Technology to Support Students鈥� Understanding of Nonfiction Reading
Generative AI tools can help make content more accessible as students learn about complex concepts across content areas.Incorporating Movement in Secondary Science Classes
There are clear benefits to getting even older students moving throughout the day鈥攈ere are a few ways to do that in science classes.How to Use the 5E Model in Your Science Classroom
An inquiry-focused method gives students a way to connect scientific ideas to their experiences and apply their learning.4kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Reinventing AP Courses With Rigorous Project-Based Learning
A new study shows that when implemented well, AP courses built around project-based learning can raise test scores for all students, including聽those in traditionally underserved demographics.4.7kYour content has been saved!
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