In August, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (a body of the United Nations) released a report that the UN secretary-general described as “a code red for humanity.”
Among the findings
“It is unequivocal that human influence ha...
Boosting STEM exposure, opportunities, and engagement all go a long way in creating STEM-literate students and supporting the next generation of Latinx STEM leaders. But, outside of the classroom or lab, where can students go to receive STEM support...
National Hispanic Heritage Month offers a great opportunity for students to learn about the many Latinx contributions to STEM.
During this month (which runs September 15 to October 15)—and all year—you can use the groundbreaking discoveries o...
The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) provides a powerful framework for strengthening science literacy and helping students think and act as real-world scientists. However, as OpenSciEd Executive Director Jim Ryan says, the new standards ask ...
For over a year now it has been undoubtedly challenging to deliver the hands-on learning experiences that are so important to helping students make meaningful scientific connections. Even as next school year will likely begin under more normal circu...
What is three-dimensional learning? How do we develop and change how we teach as science educators? How do we get students to do the heavy lifting? And, how do we ensure that students become active—rather than passive—learners?
Educators at M...
A Call to Action for Science Education, a comprehensive report published by the National Academies of Sciences, outlines the need for equitable access to quality science learning experiences that help enable students to develop the deep scie...
This article was first published by eSchool News in April 2021, and it is republished here with permission.
Based on the sheer amount of marketing emails and sales calls received on a weekly—or even daily—basis, district leaders can surely at...
Climate change is the cause of a number of devastating consequences facing our planet. However, one often overlooked problem keeping the environmental science community busy right now is ocean acidification.
With Earth Day coming up on April 22, ...
The deeper we dive into this technology-driven century, the more important it is for students to gain the skills needed for the future. Coding helps young learners build valuable experience using the 4Cs of 21st century skills: critical thinking, co...