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Nature Journaling with Expert John Muir LawsOne warm morning, as I sat on my front porch swing, I heard an odd, load, piercing cry. Soon, a medium-sized hawk flew to the top of the house across the street. It was hard to look away, but I decided I had to try to get my...

Engaging Students as Active Science Learners with FOSSIt’s just a straw. To most people, a simple straw is an ordinary object we see daily. But to a child, simple objects open up a world of scientific investigation and discovery.Engaging with Phenomena Science...

Activate SEL Through Active Science Learning and InvestigationsSocial emotional learning, or SEL, is an important concept that embraces the emotions of students as a tool in their learning. It has broad implications in a variety of academic subjects, but more...

Community Engagement with Citizen ScienceOne Million Acts of Science for Citizen Science Month Have you ever dreamed of making a great scientific discovery that makes the world a better place? We all grew up learning how scientists throughout history found ways to...

How to Prepare Students for an Upcoming Solar EclipseA solar eclipse is a magical event. On April 8, 2024, schools and communities across America will gather to witness a total solar eclipse. The last time there was a total solar eclipse in the US was in 2017. The...

Using Science to Sustain Equity and Culture in Today’s ClassroomsDefine Equity and Culture There can be uncertainty around how we define equity and culture. The contributors of A Framework for K-12 Science Education: Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Core Ideas,...

Make Halloween a Day of Engagement with ScienceAs Halloween approaches, educators know the excitement and fun of the holiday can also bring disruptions to the classroom. In an effort to incorporate learning on such an eventful day, try to make Halloween a day of...

Let’s Take It Outside Re-energize student (and educator) interest throughout the school year with a change of scenery and take students outdoors for science lessons! What better subject than science for teaching outside of the classroom? Benefits of Learning Outdoors...

Using Science to Launch a New School Year with Parents: Leveraging Inquiry for Back to School Night (BTS) & Open HouseBack to School Night & Open House: Setting the Stage for Science Success Whether your school holds Back to School Night before school starts or an...