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Winter Weather Current Events and Curriculum Connections

Photo by Egor Kamelev on Pexels.com There are many ways that you can connect with winter weather (snow, ice, albedo effects, winter storms, animal adaptations, and human winter culture) in any science class. Biology and life science classes might explore: winter adaptations, winter ecosystem interactions, animal tracks in the snow, and using snow environmental DNA to track endangered…

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Summer Professional Development Opportunities for Science Teachers from NSTA, HHMI, and EdWeb

I’m excited to finish up our school year and start enjoying summer break. I will spend some time resting, relaxing, and participating in fun summertime activities! I’ll also be on the lookout for new ideas to explore and bring back to share in the classroom. Summer is a great time for teachers to get together in informal settings or spend time learning about an interesting topic. It’s a time to…

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Why Are Trees Moving West? Questioning Discrepant Events Leads To Discussion in the Science Classroom

Photo by Gustavo Queiroz on Pexels.com While browsing science articles I came across “American Trees are Moving West and No One Knows Why.”  I had to stop and explore.  What did this mean?   I had so many questions.  What trees were moving?  Why would they move west?  Was something “pushing” them from the east or was something “luring” them from the west?  How fast do trees move?  How do trees…