…schools will begin piloting the assessment in spring 2021 while the rest of the state will continue to use the existing Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) for science and technology/engineering….
The rock cycle, presented in nearly every Earth science curriculum and textbook, is typically taught in the same way from one classroom to the next. Students are shown an image…
Virtual Conference July 26-30, 2021 Conference Website Every year the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) hosts conferences on science education. NSTA is committed to promoting excellence and innovation in science…
…on wildfires. Please check back prior to the start of the 2021-2022 school year. Visit the Exploring Earth Systems with Models hub page, or go directly to our Earth and…
Amy Pallant currently directs several Earth and environmental science projects focused on Earth systems modeling and the development of uncertainty-infused argumentation. She is leading the High-Adventure Science (HAS) projects and…
…in our Wildfire Module Field Test during the 2021-2022 school year. Participating teachers will receive a stipend. Learn more and apply! The Wildfire Module includes five 45-minute activities: Activity 1:…
Una gota rompe la piedra mural by Layqa Nuna Yawar. Photo by Kristen Rae Miranda. Used with permission. Importance Equity remains an elusive goal in science education despite decades of…
Remote Professional Development: Using a System Modeling Tool for 3D Teaching and Learning Blog Post
…Consortium and Michigan State University. Email support and individual Zoom chats were also available. The PLC continued through fall 2020 and spring 2021 with one-hour afterschool Zoom sessions every three…
Importance Tools and curricula involving games, models, and simulations engage students in rich investigations and open up many new possibilities for deep learning. Digital curricula also collect streams of data,…
Importance To critically analyze and understand the many environmental, economic, and social problems facing society requires both systems thinking and geospatial reasoning skills. For example, protecting local drinking water is…