Apr 23, 2024
I was recently reading the March/April 2024 issue of “Science Scope,” a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.
In this issue, I read the “Interdisciplinary Ideas” section written by Katie Coppens. She wrote an article entitled, “Designing Performance-Based Assessments That Engage!”
Rather...
Feb 8, 2024
I was recently visiting the Cornell Labs website. While visiting the site I was reminded of the upcoming Great Backyard Bird Count.
The Great Backyard Bird Count takes place February 16-19, 2024. During this time you are encouraged to observe birds for at least 15 minutes and then report the data. You can observe for...
Aug 5, 2023
I was recently reading the July/August 2023 issue of “Science and 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, “Origin of Dinosaur Names.”
Most of our English words have...
Jul 27, 2023
I was recently reading the July/August 2023 issue of “Science and 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, “Inspired by Nature: Biomimicry.”
Biomimicry is a...
Jul 15, 2023
I was recently reading the July/August 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, “Megamovie 2024: A Project to Eclipse All Others.”
The primary goal...