January 8, 2021
How can I connect my students with the latest scientific research in an engaging, unforgettable way? I have often wrestled with this question. While some of my attempts to bring scientific research articles into my classroom have failed, there are others that do the job nicely. In fact, a few efforts stand out! That’s what I would like to share with you: an effective way to use science articles as a tool that makes student comprehension more visible… and offers curious young minds a valuable peek into the world of research.
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Posted by Donna Giachetti
December 28, 2020
The science of simple machines is simply everywhere—in our homes, on the playground, at school, in our doctor’s office, and countless other places. We live with simple machines, often without even knowing it.
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Posted by Donna Giachetti
December 22, 2020
It’s a scene you don’t often see in a science class: 13- and 14-year-olds flailing their arms about wildly like crazy aliens. It’s only Day One of the activity and they’re hooked by the goofiness allowed. That’s just one of the reasons why I look forward to my Alien Fluids unit every year. It also really sharpens students’ investigative skills and calls on them to think critically and logically.
But how was I to conduct this days-long experimentation activity remotely this year?
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Posted by Donna Giachetti
November 25, 2020
How do you make online learning interactive? I wrestled with that question when my classroom became a computer screen. Science is everywhere, but we seldom take the time to stop and think about it.
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Posted by Donna Giachetti
October 30, 2020
When you think of spaghetti, what comes to mind? Delicious swirls of long pasta coated with your favorite sauce? Or… bridges? Yes, bridges! Creating a spaghetti bridge is a tried-and-true engineering challenge that can be done by students of all ages. The opportunities for variables—and STEM learning—are (nearly) endless!
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