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After teaching science for 11 years in Manchester, Melbourne, Coffs Harbour and Thailand, I have lost count of the hours I spent trawling internet sites, YouTube, Google Images and more in the pursuit...
View ArticleNASA Johnson Style (Gangnam Style Parody)
Learn more about NASA: http://www.nasa.gov Learn more about the International Space Station: http://www.nasa.gov/station Sign up to get space station sightin...See it on Scoop.it, via Science...
View ArticleWhat's killing the bees may be worse than thought
A new study has pinpointed some of the probable causes of the massive number of bee deaths, and it's more of a disaster than previously thought.See it on Scoop.it, via Science Resources &...
View ArticleAstronomy Photographer of the Year 2013 shortlist - in pictures
The Royal Observatory Greenwich has announced the shortlist for the 2013 Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition. Here are all 15 stunning picturesSee it on Scoop.it, via Science Resources...
View ArticleVideoSci.com | play science!
Videosci.com shares streaming science videos across the web. Play science! Under various categories videosci is a complete repository of scattered science videosSee it on Scoop.it, via Science...
View ArticleWe Are Makers | A short film on the Maker Movement
We Are Makers features interviews with Dale Dougherty and many of the inventors, designers and educators that shape the Maker Movement.Kathy Lynch's insight:Amazing!See it on Scoop.it, via Science...
View ArticleThe Real Neuroscience of Creativity
'The latest findings from the real neuroscience of creativity suggest that the right brain/left brain distinction is not the right one when it comes to understanding how creativity is implemented in...
View ArticleScientists As Kids: 16 Science & Tech Luminaries When They Were Youngsters...
Scientists As Kids: 16 Science & Tech Luminaries When They Were Youngsters ... Huffington Post Albert Einstein wasn't always the old guy with the bushy white hair.Kathy Lynch's insight:Pictures of...
View ArticleWhat Were The Breakthrough Technologies For 2014?
What Were The Breakthrough Technologies For 2014? Whether you’re a proponent of technology, are wary but willing, or against it entirely, it’s impossible not to be intrigued by its rapid development....
View ArticleFree Downloadable Maps to Use in Class
June 3, 2014 I got an email earlier today from a teacher asking about a web resource where she can download US maps.USGS is the one I suggested to her. USGS provides digital topographic maps...
View ArticleAstronomy Interactives
Kepler's 1st LawKathy Lynch's insight:Awesome Astronomy interactivesSee it on Scoop.it, via Science Resources & Formative Assessment
View ArticleThe Non-Drowsy Science of Sleep
It's elusive, mysterious, and at times, downright tough to come by. We're talking about sleep, of course, that daily ritual we perform once a day in order to help our bodies recuperate and reenergize...
View Article5 Ways Social Media Is Changing Your Brain | IFLScience
The persistence of social media is certainly changing how things are done. In a matter of minutes, you can wish an old friend happy birthday on Facebook, find a recipe for dinner on Pinterest, watch a...
View ArticleEleanor Lutz's Animated Guide To Breathing
Designer Eleanor Lutz is fast becoming one of our very favorite science-visualization artists. Her latest work provides a mesmerizing look at the weird and wonderful ways that animals breathe. (Did...
View ArticleHow do germs spread (and why do they make us sick)?
"Germs are found on almost every surface we come in contact with, which makes it incredibly common for our bodies to be exposed to them. But why are some of these germs relatively harmless, while...
View ArticleThe NEW Periodic Table Song (In Order) - YouTube
Kathy Lynch's insight:Thx Beth Dichter!See it on Scoop.it, via Science Resources & Formative Assessment
View ArticleTop Picks for Connecting the Classroom and Real World
It’s a no-brainer that students are more engaged in learning when real-world problems and scenarios support what they’re doing. When students see the connection between what’s inside and what’s...
View ArticleThe Minecraft Cell: Biology Meets Game-Based Learning
Guest blogger Dan Bloom describes how he used Minecraft to reimagine one of his ninth grade biology labs, and offers four steps toward incorporating the game into any curriculum.See it on Scoop.it,...
View Article40 maps that explain outer space
From the moon to the cosmos, this is the universe we live in.Kathy Lynch's insight:Thx Beth DichterSee it on Scoop.it, via Science Resources & Formative Assessment
View Article100 Search Engines For Academic Research
Back in 2010, we shared with you 100 awesome search engines and research resources in our post: 100 Time-Saving Search Engines for Serious Scholars. It’s been…Kathy Lynch's insight:Great List to keep...
View ArticleBackchannel Chat - Safe Secure Classroom Discussions
Safely and securely backchannel your classroom discussions. We provide educators full control of chat activities and provide students with a tool that makes learning engaging.Kathy Lynch's insight:Thx...
View ArticleWhat Are the 'Big 4' in Teaching and Learning Observations?
Observations on teaching and learning are one of the most important places for principals and teachers to create a partnership, but it doesn't always happen. For principals who want to take the...
View ArticleThe Scientifically-Proven Reason You Should Sleep on Your Problems
New research is proving an ancient theory to be true: Sleeping is an active practice that increases your ability to solve problems and overcome stress.Kathy Lynch's insight:More reasons to...
View ArticleWhat Is Differentiated Instruction? | Scholastic.com
Differentiation in ActionSee it on Scoop.it, via Science Resources & Formative Assessment
View ArticlePBL Guide
Concept-Based Driving QuestionsKathy Lynch's insight:Lots of PBL ResourcesSee it on Scoop.it, via Science Resources & Formative Assessment
View ArticlePBL Sites
Resources | Sites & Collections Here is a list of sites with examples of ideas and units formatted for Project Based Learning. There are some different approaches to structuring a PBL...
View ArticleFour steps to stronger and more independent teams
Four steps to stronger and more independent teams by John McCarthy, Ed.S. We all want the same thing. We want students able to work well with others. Every learner should be fully invested in the...
View ArticleIs Immediate Feedback Always Best? (EdSurge News)
Tuesday, February 16th 8:10am: Class starts in five minutes and Emma is double checking her problem set before handing it in. Worried she might be called on by the teacher, Emma spent over an hour...
View Article12 of my favorite podcasts for teachers
5 tips to help overwhelmed studentsKathy Lynch's insight:Things I need to help renew and enhance meSee it on Scoop.it, via Co-teaching & Science Resources
View ArticleWe Can Be Co-Teaching Change Agents
Why All Co-Teachers Need Moral CourageKathy Lynch's insight:Remember to motivate and inspire your co-teacher, just as you do your students. We are all works in progress.See it on Scoop.it, via...
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