K12Science

I was recently reading the May/June 2023 issue of “Science & Children” a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.  In this issue, I read the “Science 101” column, written by Matt Bobrowsky.  He wrote an article entitled, “What Are Some Fun Activities Related to Thunderstorms?.”

There are several activities you can do related to thunderstorms or just rain.  One activity is to try and tell if a storm is getting closer to you or farther away and then determine the distance.

I was recently reading the May/June 2023 issue of “Science & Children” a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.  In this issue, I read the “Editor’s Note” column, written by Elizabeth Barrett-Zahn.  She wrote an article entitled, “Natural Disasters.”

Our student population has been through a great deal in the last few years: a pandemic with gaps in school access, increased natural disasters, social unrest and violence.  Instead of backing away from teaching about natural disasters, we must provide opportunities for our students to see how scientists and engineers are actively working on solutions.

I was recently reading the May/June 2023 issue of “Science Scope” a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.  In this issue, I read the “Citizen Science” column, written by Jill Nugent.  She wrote an article entitled, “Surveying Sounds of the Season.” 

Participation in FrogWatch USA provides students with authentic science engagement experiences.  The 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.  For more information, please visit:

https://www.akronzoo.org/frogwatch

I was recently reading the May/June 2023 issue of “Science Scope” a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.  In this issue, I read the “From the Editor’s Desk” column, written by Patty McGinnis.  She wrote an article entitled, “Exploring Real-World Problems.”

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.

I was recently reading the March/April 2023 issue of “The Science & Children” a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.  In 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.  Instead of focusing on specific content, the Best STEM Books emphasize real-world issues that cross disciplinary boundaries.  There were two books in the list that were most appropriate for early elementary students.  They 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?

I was recently reading the March/April 2023 issue of “Science & Children” a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.  In this issue, I read the “Editor’s Note” column, written by Elizabeth Barrett-Zahn.  She wrote an article entitled, “Ten Years of NGSS: Where Are We Now?”

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

I was recently reading the March/April 2023 issue of “The Science Teacher” a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.  In 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.  Instead of focusing on specific content, the Best STEM Books emphasize real-world issues that cross disciplinary boundaries.  There were two books in the list that were most appropriate for high school students.  They are:

American Murderer: The Parasite that Haunted the South

Edward Lorenz and the Chaotic Butterflies

I was recently reading the March/April 2023 issue of “Science Scope” a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.  In 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.  Instead of focusing on specific content, the Best STEM Books emphasize real-world issues that cross disciplinary boundaries.  There were six books in the list that were most appropriate for middle school students.  They are:

American Murderer: The Parasite that Haunted the South

Break Down: Explosions, Implosions, Crashes, Crunches, Cracks, and More……A How Things Work Look at How Things Don’t

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

I was recently reading the March/April 2023 issue of “Science Scope” a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.  In this issue, I read the “Scope on the Skies” column, written by Bob Riddle.  He wrote an article entitled, “Castles in the Sky.”

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

https://observer.globe.gov

I was recently reading the March/April 2023 issue of “Science Scope” a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.  In this issue, I read the “Scope on the Skies” column, written by Bob Riddle.  He wrote an article entitled, “Castles in the Sky.”

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

https://observer.globe.gov