Podcasts about Next Generation Science Standards

Over the past few episodes, we've been diving into all things NGSS, and it's time to wrap up the series with someone who's not only in the classroom but has been using the NGSS for the last decade! The Next Generation Science Standards are all about helping our students think and act like real scientists, and in this episode, I'm joined by Christina Agurcia of Make Them Think to break down how to actually make that happen in your classroom.Christina has been working with NGSS since 2015, and she brings a refreshing, practical perspective on what these standards really mean for science educators. We unpack the why behind NGSS, including how Science and Engineering Practices and  Crosscutting Concepts can shift your classroom from passive to powerful. Christina shares how these elements help students think more critically, make cross-disciplinary connections, and engage with science in a way that mirrors what scientists actually do.➡️ Show Notes: https://itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com/episode180Resources:Be on the podcast!The Wonder of ScienceBozeman SciencePhenomena for NGSSSkype a ScientistA Framework For K-12 Science EducationPhenomenon-Driven Storylines3D Molecular DesignsBronxZoo Teacher PD CoursesDownload your FREE Classroom Reset Challenge.Take the Free Labs When Limited virtual PD courseSend me a DM on Instagram: @its.not.rocket.scienceSend me an email: rebecca@itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com  Follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts.Connect with Christina:Instagram: @makethemthinktptTPT StoreMake Them Think NewsletterEmail: makethemthink@tpt.page Related Episodes:Episode 179, Unpacking the NGSS: Phenomena and StorylinesEpisode 178, Unpacking the NGSS: SEPs and CCCsEpisode 177, Unpacking the NGSS: What High School Science Teachers Need to Know

Send us a textEver wondered what happens when a classroom becomes a hub of curiosity and discovery? Join us as we dive into the world of Amari Shields, a three-time Teacher of the Year, who transforms science education into a magical experience, inspiring the next generation of STEM leaders. Summary:In this episode, we sit down with Amari Shields, the dynamic CEO of Mentored Motivation and a celebrated eighth-grade science teacher. Amari shares her inspiring journey from an English teacher to a leading advocate for inquiry-based science education. Her approach, reminiscent of Ms. Frizzle from The Magic School Bus, encourages students to explore, question, and understand the world around them. Through engaging classroom activities and a commitment to equity in STEM education, Amari empowers students to become critical thinkers and problem solvers. Join us to learn how Amari Shields is redefining science education and paving the way for future STEM leaders!Chapters with Timestamps:1:02 Empowering Inquiry-Based Science Teaching: Discover the strategies that make Amari a stand-out three-time teacher of the year. 10:02: Fostering Inquiry-Based Science Skills for All Ages: Delve into strategies to cultivate curiosity and observation in students through collaborative and playful learning.18:16: Exploring the Importance of Science Skills: Understand the role of critical thinking and problem-solving in science education, illustrated through real-world examples and classroom activities.24:15: Investigating Biodiversity Through Science Education: Experience Amari's creative teaching approach as students explore the environmental impact of palm oil plantations, emphasizing biodiversity and sustainability.30:15: Ad -- Explore Learning and Leading Through Play with Dr. Diane Jackson Schnoor and Amari Shields31:30 Journey to STEM Teaching Success: Follow Amari's path from corporate sales to a fulfilling career in science education, highlighting the power of project-based and inquiry-based learning.44:30: Inspiring STEM Education and Motivation: Learn about Mentored Motivation and Amari's work to address education disparities and empower students from diverse backgrounds.Links:Joyful Play/Connected Learning online course with Amari and Dr. DianeEarth Day, Every Day STEM Pack K-4 developed by Amari and Dr. Diane@amarishieldseducationLinkedInThornton Middle School Teacher of the Year postSupport the showSubscribe & Follow: Stay updated with our latest episodes and follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and the Adventures in Learning website. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! *Disclosure: I am a Bookshop.org. affiliate.

In this episode, Mark talks with Cynthia Passmore, who is a professor of science education at the University of California, Davis. They talk about the differences between the approach to modeling developed at ASU and UC Davis, which seem to be more and more similar as time goes by. They talk about how all of our understanding in scientific study is based on models, even if we do not specifically hold those up as "models" per se. We use mental models to explain the world around us and to better understand how and why certain interactions happen the way they do. They talk about modeling instruction and the Next Generation Science Standards and how modeling really gets students to do the thinking as scientists and make the connections between what we see and the explanations for what we see. They talk about Cynthia's new book, even get to talk about some of Cynthia's recent research on effective teaching using modeling methods in the high school biology classroom. Guest Cynthia Passmore Cynthia Passmore is currently a Professor specializing in science education in the University of California, Davis School of Education. She did her doctoral work at the University of Wisconsin, Madison and prior to that she was a high school science teacher. Her research focuses on the role of models and modeling in student learning, curriculum design and teacher professional development. She investigates model-based reasoning in a range of contexts and is particularly interested in understanding how the design of learning environments interacts with students' reasoning practices. She has been the principal investigator of several large grants and is the lead on a collaborative curriculum design project that has created a full-year high school biology course. A key practitioner publication is the edited volume: Helping Students Make Sense of the World Using Next Generation Science and Engineering Practices from NSTA Press. Highlights [2:44] Cynthia "I think the inclusion of modeling as a practice in the next generation Science standards has also brought a lot more people to the work of modeling than used to be the case." [3:25] Cynthia "Models are the functional unit of scientific thought." [7:51] Cynthia "The depiction is important. I'm not trying to say it's not, but if all we're doing is asking kids to reproduce representations and depictions of things, then we're losing the modeling practice, in my view." Resources Download Transcript Ep 65 Transcript Links Modeling  Based Biology - Living Earth

This week, Mark talks with Phil Root about the differences he sees between teaching using modeling methodology at the high school level and the college level. They talk about Phil's experience helping to adapt modeling materials for physical science to the Next Generation Science Standards, and how much he enjoyed building a storyline for those units. They talk about the advanced modeling workshops, including the new materials Phil helped to develop for them, and the various topics covered. They finish with Phil's advice for folks just starting out on a modeling instruction journey. Guests Phil Root Phil Root taught high school chemistry and physics at Chandler High School from 2004-2013, and has been teaching chemistry at Scottsdale Community College since 2013. Phil teaches using modeling methods at the college level, and also leads modeling workshops. He helped to develop the physical science curriculum for Next Generation Science Standards and worked with Levi Torrison to develop a thermodynamics modeling workshop and extend the Chem 2 workshop to a full three week course. Website Highlights [11:05] Phil Root: "AMTA was actively engaging students before it was cool." [17:08] Phil Root, on advanced modeling workshops: "you will have activities, labs, facilitation experience that you can take with you directly back to your classroom the next year and put it to place right away to build your storyline in your classroom and make it stronger." [19:13] Phil Root: "My goal now isn't to get my students to solve a problem a certain way or to get an answer. It's to probe their thinking about the relationships that they're using or how are they making sense of the mathematical relationships they're using or the conceptual frameworks that they're building." Resources Download Transcript Ep 62 Transcript

Your students can be involved in a mission to space! Hear from Ted Tagami, founder of Magnitude.io, as we talk about a plant growth experiment heading to the International Space Station on the SpaceX-31 resupply mission, where your students can grow the ground trials. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Simple Seeds Partners Magnitude.io ARC Centre of Excellence in Plants for Space SARDI: Australian Pastures Genebank AVA Challenge Challenge: Create an environment to grow the healthiest plant from seed. The system you create will be self-contained, with water being added only at the start. Record and compare your results with others around the world including one in microgravity on the ISS over 4 weeks. What substrate will your seeds grow in? Where will you place your growth chamber? If it is in a window, what direction does the window face? Where is your school located in the world? (Lat/Long) What does the weather look like during your experiment? Register your interest:Click here! About Ted Tagami Having built and sold his first dotcom in the 1990's, Ted has been building Internet relationships since 1994. With leading work at Knight Ridder Digital and global brand experience at digital agency Millions of Us, Ted brings a unique perspective to modern experiential learning through the implementation of science and engineering based on the Next Generation Science Standards. More details:https://magnitude.io/about_us/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your students can be involved in a mission to space! Hear from Ted Tagami, founder of Magnitude.io, as we talk about a plant growth mission heading to the International Space Station on the SpaceX-31 resupply mission, where your students can grow the ground trials. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Simple Seeds Partners Magnitude.io ARC Centre of Excellence in Plants for Space SARDI: Australian Pastures Genebank AVA Challenge Challenge: Create an environment to grow the healthiest plant from seed. The system you create will be self-contained, with water being added only at the start. Record and compare your results with others around the world including one in microgravity on the ISS over 4 weeks. What substrate will your seeds grow in? Where will you place your growth chamber? If it is in a window, what direction does the window face? Where is your school located in the world? (Lat/Long) What does the weather look like during your experiment? Register your interest:Click here! About Ted Tagami Having built and sold his first dotcom in the 1990's, Ted has been building Internet relationships since 1994. With leading work at Knight Ridder Digital and global brand experience at digital agency Millions of Us, Ted brings a unique perspective to modern experiential learning through the implementation of science and engineering based on the Next Generation Science Standards. More details:https://magnitude.io/about_us/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us for a SPECIAL CADE PRIZE Episode with Phoebe Cade-Miles and Richard Miles from the @CadeMuseum as they discuss everything from how the prize started, to what it was like being the daughter of the inventor of @gatorade Some about Phoebe: "Phoebe Miles is the co-founder of the Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention in Gainesville, Florida. The museum, named after Gatorade inventor (and Miles' father) James Robert Cade, exists to transform communities by inspiring and equipping future inventors, entrepreneurs, and visionaries. Ms. Miles designed the Museum's proprietary education curriculum, Invent Possible, a framework for lifelong STEM learning through the lens of invention. Invent Possible teaching units are tied to Next Generation Science Standards and are available to teachers at all grades. A native of Gainesville, Ms. Miles graduated Phi Beta Kappa and received a B.A. in German, a B.A. in History, and a teacher's certificate from the University of Washington in 1987. She is fluent in German and working on Spanish, Mandarin, and French. From 1988 to 2006, she and her husband spent over a decade living and working overseas in Germany, Barbados, and Argentina. They have lived intermittently in Washington D.C. since 1992 and have three adult children and three grandchildren." Some about Richard: "Richard Miles co-founded the Cade Museum and served as vice president of the Board of Directors until 2019. From 2017 to2021, Miles was a senior fellow and senior associate at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington D.C. He currently serves as chairman of the Trinity Forum and as a board member of Prison Fellowship International. A career Foreign Service officer with the U.S. Department of State from 1993 to 2009, Miles was posted domestically and overseas. His assignments included a provincial reconstruction team in Karbala, Iraq, the staff of the National Security Council at the White House, and postings in Argentina, Germany, and Barbados. During the 2016 presidential campaign, Mr. Miles served as a Latin America policy advisor to Governor Jeb Bush. From 1988 to 1991, Miles was an intelligence officer in the 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment (ACR) stationed in Nuremberg, Germany. With the 2nd ACR, he participated in Operation Desert Shield in Saudi Arabia and in combat operations in Kuwait and Iraq during Operation Desert Storm. __________________________________ Do you have an idea you want to get off the ground? Reach out to the Making Awesome Podcast through https://3DMusketeers.com/podcast and someone will get you set up to be a guest!

I was recently reading the January/February 2024 issue of “Connected Science Learning” a publication of the National Science Teaching Association. In this issue, I read an article written by Benjamin Krause Recchia and T.J. McKenna. The article was entitled, “Field Trips to Zoos and Aquariums: Solving Pedagogical Challenges Using the Next Generation Science Standards.” Though zoos and aquariums have become increasingly focused on conservation education, their unique and diverse learning opportunities have been underused.  Active learning pedagogy aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards can facilitate expansion of education at zoos and aquariums beyond their conservation education niche.

Symbiotic Schoolyard: Learning Ecosystem Restoration Guest Janneke Peterson, Founder of Symbiotic Schoolyard As a middle school science teacher, Janneke Peterson sought to involve her students in place-based, real-world projects, but there was a problem. She was unable to find a high-quality place-based ecosystem unit that provided all the materials and met the high expectations of Next Generation Science Standards. This prompted her to establish the Symbiotic Schoolyard, develop the Schoolyard Habitat Restoration Unit, and package it for use by other science teachers. Janneke now supports science teachers in planting pollinator gardens, or other kinds of native planting projects, in their schoolyard as a part of a high-quality, 8-week ecosystem curriculum. The curriculum guides students in taking on the role of restoration ecologists to answer a driving question: How can we increase the biodiversity of our schoolyard? Through hands-on lessons both in the classroom and the schoolyard, students figure out that native plant communities form the foundation of complex food webs. They come up with a plan for planting native plants in an area of their schoolyard that has low or no biodiversity, such as grass turf, pavement, or an area covered by invasive species. Then they implement the planting project in partnership with a community partner. INFORMATION RESOURCES Visit the Symbiotic Schoolyard website - https://www.symbioticschoolyard.org/ Purchase the Symbiotic Schoolyard curriculum - https://www.symbioticschoolyard.org/store/p/the-schoolyard-habitat-restoration-unit-zdmha Learn more about plants native to your state - Native Plant Societies - American Horticultural Society Learn more at www.storywalking.com ,  https://netwalkri.com email wendy@netwalkri.com or call 401 529-6830. Connect with Wendy to order copies of Fiddlesticks, The Angel Heart or Storywalker Wild Plant Magic Cards. Subscribe to Wendy's blog Writing with Wendy at www.wendyfachon.blog. Join Wendy on facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/StoryWalkingRadio

I was recently reading the March/April 2024 issue of “Science Scope,” a publication of the National Science Teaching Association. In this issue, I read the “From the Editor's Desk” column written by Patty McGinnis.  She wrote an article entitled, “3D Assessment.” In the article she shared ideas about writing assessments aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards.  The National Research Council recommends that teachers utilize a combination of constructed response, selected response, and projects to assess three-dimensional learning.  She recommended two resources that provide tips for writing assessments.  They are: “STEM Teaching Tool #30: Integrating Science Practices in Assessment Tasks” and “The NGSS Evidence Statements”

Gerard Vargas is the co-founder of the Legacy Mastery Academy, an organization that improves student and educator resilience, wellbeing, performance, and school culture through mindset training in predominantly high need areas.  With 23 years of experience in education, he has taught high school Biology, coached Math and Science teachers, and has helped lead professional development in reading, brain-based teaching, social and emotional learning, and Next Generation Science Standards preparation for several districts California. He is an adjunct clinical faculty member at Loyola Marymount University, recipient of the prestigious Sigma Xi 2009 teacher of the year award, and has authored several SEL books, curriculum and resources.  He's still in the classroom, teaching mindset mastery skills to students with chronic behavioral and academic challenges in high need areas.Join us for this powerful conversation about the crucial role the mindset plays in teacher effectiveness and how we can use it to empower teachers and students alike.IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS:Gerard's journey from medical school to finding his passion for teachingThe ultimate factor that helps schools succeed and create effective teachersThe program Gerard and co-found Jose Hernandez founded to support students and teachers to improve their mindsetThe importance of perception in mastering mindsetGerard's powerful elementary school experience that shifted his mindset and empowered himRESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Visit www.legacymasteryacademy.org to learn more about there work and access their mindset tools.Connect with Gerard and Legacy Mastery Academy on Facebook and InstagramCheck out the Legacy Mastery Academy YouTube channel for mindset tools for students and the Gerard Vargas YouTube channel for mindset tools for teachers.Get your copy of Rebel Educator: Create Classrooms Where Impact and Imagination MeetLearn more about Rebel Educator, explore our professional development opportunities for educators and students, and check out our project library.Visit us at UP Academy to learn more about our personalized and inclusive learning environment.Connect with Tanya and UP Academy on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram and learn more about her journey here.Enjoying the show? Leave us a rating and review and help more people find us!bit.ly/RebelEducatorApplePodcastsWe'd love it if you could take a few minutes to fill out this survey to let us know how we can bring you the best possible content: forms.gle/JcKHf9DHTZnYUmQr6 Interested in being on the Rebel Educator podcast? Fill out this form and we'll reach out to you if we think you'd be a great fit for an upcoming episode. https://forms.gle/CZJXLQDdevPh22ZN7Want to learn more about opening your own UP Academy? Check out the Rebel Educator Accelerator:www.rebeleducator.com/courses/the-acceleratorMORE ABOUT THE REBEL EDUCATOR PODCAST:In each episode of the Rebel Educator podcast, I deconstruct world-class educators, students, and thought leaders in education to extract the tactics, tools, and routines that you can use as teachers and parents. Join me as we discuss how to shift the classroom, the learning environment, the mindset, and the pedagogy, to resist tradition, reignite wonder, and re-imagine the future of education.This podcast is dedicated to all of the educators who work thankless hours to make our next generation the best it can be.  It was designed to begin conversations on how we can redesign education for the future of work and the success of our students.  It is meant for teachers, students, administrators, homeschoolers and anyone who interacts with and teaches youth.  We're thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL's comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers' timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments

Dr. Tim and Dr. Johnny finally prove you CAN see the future... sort of. In this conversation with researchers Dr. Jamil Maroun and Dr. Christopher Christopher Tienken about their recent study, revealing how socioeconomic factors can eerily predict the outcomes of standardized tests. Their insights challenge the very foundation of these assessments, sparking a necessary debate on the role they play in our education system. As the discussion unfolds, the Doctors walk through the methodology and findings of this groundbreaking research, shedding light on the systemic biases that permeate standardized testing. These guys don't just offer criticism, however; this research offers a beacon of hope by exploring alternative assessment methods that promise a more equitable future for all students. Dr. Slecker and Dr. Lupinacci skillfully navigate the conversation, making complex research accessible and engaging for all. They also highlight the real-world implications for educators and students alike, providing a clear call to action for those looking to make a difference. Learn for about our guests: Dr. Jamil Maroun, superintendent of Manville School District, New Jersey, began his career as an educator in 2005 by serving as a Social Studies teacher at Sayreville War Memorial High School. In 2013, he began his administrative career as the Supervisor of Science, Social Studies, and Library/Media Services in the North Plainfield School District. During his time in North Plainfield, he worked with his colleagues to evaluate and revamp the various curriculums that he oversaw, develop AP-level courses, partner with RVCC to establish Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships, and navigated the implementation of the Next Generation Science Standards. Christopher Tienken, Ed.D. is an associate professor of leadership, management, and policy and education consultant. He has public school administration experience as a PK-12 assistant superintendent, middle school principal, director of curriculum and instruction, and elementary school assistant principal. He began his career in education as an elementary school teacher. Tienken is currently the editor of the American Association of School Administrators Journal of Scholarship and Practice and the Kappa Delta Pi Record.

Show Summary:Texas teachers - are you ready for the new science standards coming next year? This was the hot topic at the recent Texas-based Conference for the Advancement of Science Teachers! Natasha shares her experiences attending the conferences and her thoughts on the similarities between these and the Next Generation Science Standards. Hint: they are both based on the same document, A Framework for K–12 Science Education, that promotes a three-dimensional approach to science teaching. Plus, we chat on how Vivify is working hard to align all our lessons to the new TEKS in time for next year!Links from the Show:Related The STEM Space Podcast Episodes 92. Unpacking the NGSS ft. Molly Seward (K-4 Science Coach)93. How Does Engineering Relate to Science?Vivify STEM Blog Posts Understanding a Framework for P-12 Engineering LearningEngineering in the Science ClassroomThe ABCs of Kindergarten STEMVivify STEM LessonsStarter STEM Activities (includes Egg Drop Challenge)Turkey Nest Challenge Engineering Activity (A fun twist on the classic egg-drop challenge!)Alphabet STEM Challenges Bundle - Kindergarten STEM Year-Long CurriculumOther STEM ResourcesConference for the Advancement of Science Teachers (CAST)Space Exploration Educators Conference (SEEC)Claire's STEM Stations: - Brain Flakes- Keva Planks- Magna-Tiles- Zoob BuilderZ- LEGO® Building BlocksYouTube: SHARING HER PASSION | Tatiana Erukhimova Ph.D. (Texas A&M Physics Professor)Vivify's Story from Texas A&M: Aerospace engineering former students bring engineering to life for kids of all agesEgg Drop ChallengeA Framework for K–12 Science Education (2012)Vivify STEM Curriculum MapQuick TipsTHE STEM SPACE SHOWNOTESTHE STEM SPACE FACEBOOK GROUPVIVIFY INSTAGRAMVIVIFY FACEBOOKVIVIFY TWITTERVIVIFY TIKTOK

We often face challenges between Halloween and Thanksgiving, marked by decreasing student engagement and increasing fatigue. This discussion highlights the heightened energy and focus issues observed in students across various grades and the impact on teaching. The conversation explores creative methods to maintain a positive and energetic classroom atmosphere, including thematic activities and non-content-related interactions. Key themes include the importance of creativity to navigate this challenging period in the academic year effectively. Follow on Twitter: @MsRandazzo @sgthomas1973 @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork Karen Randazzo is an enthusiastic chemistry teacher in New Jersey. She believes that every student has the power to learn anything, even chemistry. Chemistry teacher by day, teacher-author by night, she's dedicated to making teachers' lives more manageable by offering professional development, sharing her engaging resources on her website, and collaborating with educators on various social media platforms. A former ‘chalk and talk' teacher, she shares her journey navigating the Next Generation Science Standards and student-centered learning on her YouTube channel. Breanna Taylor is licensed to teach K-12 Special Education. She graduated from the University of Arkansas at Monticello with a Bachelor of Arts P-4 Early Childhood Education, and a Master of Education Degree. Shawn Thomas is in her 20th year of teaching in the largest county in Georgia. She has taught Kindergarten, Second and Third Grade, and ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages) K-5.

In this episode, we attempt to do a cross-walk between Charlotte Danielson's Framework for Teaching and the Next Generation Science Standards and Ambitious Science Teaching. In our conversation, we draw on the following the documents: New Jersey's Science Instruction Companion to the Danielson Framework (https://ilscience.org/resources/Pictures/ScienceInstructionCompanion.pdf) New Vision for Public Schools' Science Look Fors (https://curriculum.newvisions.org/science/danielson-3b-science/) Things that bring us joy this week: The Winners by Fredrik Backman (https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Winners/Fredrik-Backman/Beartown-Series/9781982112806) Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver (https://www.harpercollins.com/products/demon-copperhead-barbara-kingsolver?variant=40073146204194) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by New Meridian.The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.It's been 10 years since the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) were published, a landmark effort that transformed the landscape of science education and redefined how science is taught in American schools. Listen to this edWeb podcast to hear from four distinguished experts in the field of science and NGSS as they delve into the progress, challenges, and future of science education and assessment a decade after the launch of the standards. Together, we explore:Reflections on a Decade of NGSS: Uncover the transformative journey of NGSS, reshaping K-12 science education and promoting critical thinking through integrated concepts and practices.The Role of Assessment in Science Education: Delve into the complexities of aligning assessment with NGSS, learning from experts how assessment shapes science education and classroom strategies.The Roadmap for Science Assessment: Assess the current state of science assessment post-NGSS, gaining insights from research and expert interviews, unveiling trends and progress.Challenges and Opportunities Ahead: Explore recommendations for the future of science education and assessment, and how they fit into a changing landscape of college and career readiness.Listeners walk away with an understanding of how the NGSS continues to reshape learning and assessment, inspiring a brighter future. This edWeb podcast is of interest to K-12 district leaders and education technology leaders.The New Meridian Science Exchange Science Exchange: A Sensible Approach to Science AssessmentDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.

This episode is part of the Summer of AI Series, brought to you by SchoolAI, Scrible, and FocalPointK12.Mary Howard is a Nationally Board Certified Teacher and teaches 6th grade ELA and Science in Grand Island, New York.  She has found success using digital tools that not only make learning fun for her students, but encourage critical thinking, collaboration, and create a life-long passion for learning.  Whether the digital experience is related to Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or promotes literacy, Mary believes passionately in the potential that technology has for reaching and engaging ALL learners. In pursuit of this passion, Mary has spent the past 15 years presenting at dozens of technology conferences including NYSCATE, STANYS and, ISTE among others.  She has become a globally recognized speaker on the topics of augmented reality and virtual reality and the Next Generation Science Standards and shares her strategies through her blog, yoursmarticles.com.  She has published numerous educational technology articles and has provided webinars on Virtual Environments, Virtual Reality, 3D Design, QR codes and digital engagement strategies.  Mary's accolades include recognition as the 2018 International Society for Technology in Education's Virtual Pioneer of the Year and 3 Silver Presidential Volunteer Service awards.  She was a New York State Teacher of the year finalist for 2018 and 2020 and is a New York State Master Teacher.  When Mary isn't elbows deep in her technology initiatives, she is a mother of 3 boys and devotes her free time to refereeing youth hockey and volunteering within the hockey community.  She is an avid runner, Adirondack 46er and recently cycled across New York State on the Erie Canal. Mary is a newly published author with her new release, Artificial Intelligence to Streamline Your Teacher Life: The ChatGPT Guide for Educators.Key Takeaways: AI is a tool that will help give teachers more time, reduce burnout, and improve teaching. Technology is about amplifying teachers' ability to reach all students. Reluctance to integrate technology doesn't come from a place of fear rather a place of this is, "one more thing". The more we streamline teachers' everyday tasks, the more we can get them in front of students and spending more quality time facilitating student learning. ChatGPT still needs to be checked once the product is finished. We need to make sure we follow age and privacy concerns because ChatGPT is collecting data on the users. Education still has to focus on thinking rather than retrieval of information. This will help the integration of ChatGPT as a useful tool rather than a tool used to get good grades. The perfect classroom still has a teacher who is helping guide rich discussions through the Socratic method and collaboration with AI helping streamline that in the background. Leaders need to celebrate every little success individuals have to continually build positivity. Stay Connected:Artificial Intelligence to Streamline Your Teacher Life: The ChatGPT Guide for EducatorsYour SmarticlesTwitter Support our SponsorsSchoolAI: The Classroom Operating System: Help your teachers save 10 hours a week. Sign up for a free account and see new AI-generated experiences that will change the way you teach.Scrible: Worried about AI Plagiarism? Take the high road and improve your students' skills before they feel the need to cheat with this modern research and writing platform for schoolFocalPointK12: Manage student portfolios that they can take with them with blockchain technology and AI assisted grading. Listen to our interview with the founder and chief learning officer here.

This edWeb podcast is co-Sponsored by KnowAtom & Worldwide Cultures of Thinking in Action.The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.Why do ideas take off in some classrooms and fall flat in others? Why do some classrooms experience more learning loss than others? Listen to this edWeb podcast for an evidence-based discussion to learn how principals, teachers, and curriculum leaders can develop a culture of thinking to transform student performance and engagement.Key takeaways from this session include:What thinking is and what it's notHow thinking moves form routines and mindsetsCommon curriculum and instructional barriers to student thinkingAdministrative “look-fors” that bring a culture of thinking into focusThe panelists use K-8 science as a context for discussion, exploring ties between thinking and new performance-based standards such as the Next Generation Science Standards, using elements of KnowAtom's evidence-based core science curriculum designed for K-8 Next Generation Science Standards in adaptive and adoptive states.This edWeb podcast is of interest to K-8 curriculum administrators, principals, teachers, and instructional coaches.KnowAtom Join thousands of students and teachers on the pathway to success with the NGSS.Worldwide Cultures of Thinking in Action CoT classrooms are more focused on thinking, learning, understanding, and collaborationDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.

Mary Howard is a Nationally Board Certified Teacher and teaches 6th grade ELA and Science in Grand Island, New York.  She has found success using digital tools that not only make learning fun for her students, but encourage critical thinking, collaboration, and create a life-long passion for learning.  Whether the digital experience is related to Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or promotes literacy, Mary believes passionately in the potential that technology has for reaching and engaging ALL learners. In pursuit of this passion, Mary has spent the past 15 years presenting at dozens of technology conferences including NYSCATE, STANYS and, ISTE among others.  She has become a globally recognized speaker on the topics of augmented reality and virtual reality and the Next Generation Science Standards and shares her strategies through her blog, yoursmarticles.com.  She has published numerous educational technology articles and has provided webinars on Virtual Environments, Virtual Reality, 3D Design, QR codes and digital engagement strategies.  Mary's accolades include recognition as the 2018 International Society for Technology in Education's Virtual Pioneer of the Year and 3 Silver Presidential Volunteer Service awards.  She was a New York State Teacher of the year finalist for 2018 and 2020 and is a New York State Master Teacher.  When Mary isn't elbows deep in her technology initiatives, she is a mother of 3 boys and devotes her free time to refereeing youth hockey and volunteering within the hockey community.  She is an avid runner, Adirondack 46er and recently cycled across New York State on the Erie Canal. Mary is a newly published author with her new release, Artificial Intelligence to Streamline Your Teacher Life: The ChatGPT Guide for Educators.Key Takeaways:AI is a tool that will help give teachers more time, reduce burnout, and improve teaching.Technology is about amplifying teachers' ability to reach all students.Reluctance to integrate technology doesn't come from a place of fear rather a place of this is, "one more thing".The more we streamline teachers' everyday tasks, the more we can get them in front of students and spending more quality time facilitating student learning.ChatGPT still needs to be checked once the product is finished.We need to make sure we follow age and privacy concerns because ChatGPT is collecting data on the users.Education still has to focus on thinking rather than retrieval of information. This will help the integration of ChatGPT as a useful tool rather than a tool used to get good grades.The perfect classroom still has a teacher that is helping guide rich discussions through Socratic method and collaboration with AI helping streamline that in the background.Leaders need to celebrate every little success individuals have to continually build positivity.Stay Connected:Artificial Intelligence to Streamline Your Teacher Life: The ChatGPT Guide for EducatorsYour SmarticlesTwitterSEEing to Lead Extras!Like the content, want to be a guest, or know someone who would? Reach out to me on Twitter at @DrCSJonesHave you taken the time to order and read my latest book!Seeing to Lead is filled with practical resources and personal stories to help you support, engage, and empower those you lead no matter your position!Jimmy Casas said, "If you are a leader who is looking to support, engage and empower your staff, then SEEing to Lead, by Dr. Chris Jones, is a book you will want to pick up and read. Dr. Jones reminds us that building capacity and helping others achieve personal success is the key to elevating your organization and leaving a lasting impact."Get your copy here! Don't forget to leave a rating and review for others. I would appreciate it!Subscribe to My Newsletter!We are all busy, often unsupported, and struggle to stay engaged! Here is a weekly resource that has something to support, engage, and empower you. Not to mention it saves you time by getting to the point! Increase your focus and become a better leader; no matter your position. Check it out here!Get in touch to schedule me for a workshop or presentation!Don't forget to hit the subscribe button on this podcast and leave a rating so others can benefit!

Read and find out about reflexes—including sneezing, shivering, hiccupping, and yawning—in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book. Have you ever wondered what makes you sneeze when you're in a dusty room? Or shiver when you get out of the bathtub? Or yawn when you're tired? All of these actions are reflexes. Your body makes them happen even though you don't tell it to. Budding young scientists will be amazed as Melvin Berger and Paul Meisel reveal the mysteries behind the reflexes that happen in our bodies every day and offer fun-filled experiments to try on family and friends. This is a clear and appealing science book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom. It's a Level 2 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores more challenging concepts for children in the primary grades. The 100+ titles in this leading nonfiction series are: hands-on and visual acclaimed and trusted great for classrooms Top 10 reasons to love LRFOs: Entertain and educate at the same time Have appealing, child-centered topics Developmentally appropriate for emerging readers Focused; answering questions instead of using survey approach Employ engaging picture book quality illustrations Use simple charts and graphics to improve visual literacy skills Feature hands-on activities to engage young scientists Meet national science education standards Written/illustrated by award-winning authors/illustrators & vetted by an expert in the field Over 130 titles in print, meeting a wide range of kids' scientific interests Books in this series support the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards. Let's-Read-and-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/avant-garde-books/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/avant-garde-books/support

Supporting active engagement in STEM disciplines is a challenging task that relies on thoughtful educational programming to build environments where students can become leaders of their learning. In this episode, Jake Foster shares with us his knowledge and expertise in the areas of project-based, collaborative, and technology-supported learning, and discusses ways that his company, STEM Learning Design, LLC, is helping educators and school administrators to develop a comprehensive approach to facilitate active learning.Reference(s) mentioned in this episode:STEM Learning Design resources https://stemlearningdesign.com/resources/ NGSS Phenomena: https://www.ngssphenomena.com/National Academies Elementary Science Report: https://www.nationalacademies.org/our-work/enhancing-science-in-prekindergarten-through-fifth-grade Citizen Science: https://www.citizenscience.gov/#Technology-based modeling, simulation, and visualization tools, such as provided by:          Concord Consortium: https://learn.concord.org/           Open Space: https://www.openspaceproject.com/ Remote labs: https://circlcenter.org/remote-labs/ WADE Institute: https://www.wadeinstitutema.org/Beyond Benign: https://www.beyondbenign.org/ “Cultural Responsiveness and Mathematical Practices” by Jen Munson, Geetha Lakshminarayanan, and Thomas Rodney in Mathematics Teacher: Learning & Teaching PK-12, October 2022 (Vol. 115, #10, pp. 698-706)Bio:Jake founded STEM Learning Design to support innovative program design and powerful student learning experiences. He partners with districts and organizations to redesign school programming and learning space design, with a particular focus on STEM education. Jake began his 25-year career in STEM education teaching high school science, then supporting others as a middle school coach and teacher educator. As past STEM leader for the Massachusetts Department of Education, Jake engaged for more than a decade in education policy, STEM programming, curriculum development, professional development, school support, and strategies for systemic change. He was a lead facilitator of the Massachusetts standards for Science and Technology/Engineering, Mathematics, and Digital Literacy and Computer Science. Jake was a member of the Next Generation Science Standards writing team, and Massachusetts' representative for the NGSS development process collaborating with 22 other states. 

Oregon lawmakers are aiming to make the state the second in the nation to mandate climate change lessons for K-12 public school students, further fueling U.S. culture wars in education. Dozens of Oregon high schoolers submitted support of the bill, saying they care about climate change deeply. Some teachers and parents say teaching climate change could help the next generation better confront it, but others want schools to focus on reading, writing and math after test scores plummeted post-pandemic. Schools across the U.S. have found themselves at the center of a politically charged battle over curriculum and how certain social issues should be taught — or whether they should be taught at all. One of the bill's chief sponsors, Democratic Sen. James Manning, said even elementary students have told him climate change is important to them. “We're talking about third and fourth graders having a vision to understand how this world is changing rapidly,” he said at a state Capitol hearing in Salem. Connecticut has the only U.S. state law requiring climate change instruction, and it's possibly the first time such a bill has been introduced in Oregon, according to legislative researchers. Lawmakers in California and New York are considering similar bills. Manning's bill requires every Oregon school district to develop a climate change curriculum within three years, addressing ecological, societal, cultural, political and mental health aspects of climate change. It's unclear how Oregon would enforce the law. Manning told The Associated Press that he is going to scrap an unpopular proposal for financial penalties against districts that don't comply, but didn't say whether another plan was coming. For now, the bill doesn't say how many hours of instruction are needed for the state's education department to approve a district's curriculum. Most states have learning standards — largely set by state education boards — that include climate change, although their extent varies by state. Twenty states and Washington, D.C., have specifically adopted what are known as the Next Generation Science Standards, which call for middle schoolers to learn about climate science and high schoolers to receive lessons on how human activity affects the climate. This article was provided by The Associated Press.

Is consensus a scientific value? What happens when we prioritize unanimity over accuracy? In this episode of Created to Reign,  Dr. E. Calvin Beisner answers these questions and more and continues his analysis of the Next Generation Science Standards. You can find part I of this series here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0TuMMqR7GQDAW4nsuTU2Ko?si=85023b8eba3b484dVisit our podcast resource page: https://cornwallalliance.org/listen%20to%20our%20podcast%20created%20to%20reign/Our work is entirely supported by donations from people like you. If you benefit from our work and would like to partner with us, please visit www.cornwallalliance.org/donate.

In this episode of Created to Reign, Dr. E. Calvin Beisner discusses the Next Generation Science Standards and elucidates some potentially fatal flaws with this new curriculum. Visit our podcast resource page: https://cornwallalliance.org/listen%20to%20our%20podcast%20created%20to%20reign/Our work is entirely supported by donations from people like you. If you benefit from our work and would like to partner with us, please visit www.cornwallalliance.org/donate.

It's February 3, 2023. Boxerblu and Bram are back.  They are teaching kids about mass produced furniture creating too much waste in landfills, teachers sneakily teaching their students about climate change, the life and death of the comedian known as Gallagher, a new set of blood groups, and a ten year-old who got a tattoo and caused her mom and the tattoo artist to get arrested. 

Teachers working side-by-side with outside tutors is not new, but the practice has expanded in the wake of the pandemic. Collaborating effectively with tutors requires some awareness of the unique challenges and some clear guidelines. In this discussion, we talk about the essential basics and identify 18 do's and don'ts. Resources: Flipped Learning Global Initiative (FLGI) Follow our PLN on Twitter: @MsGreeneEdu @ideasforteacher @MsRandazzo @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Cat Peretti is the Executive Director of CityTutor DC. She has worked in education policy at the national, state, and local levels and has been a volunteer tutor since 1999 Kathryn Greene is a former educator and edtech enthusiast who works as a Professional Learning Specialist for Paper. Known for sharing lessons and resources to use in the classroom as @MsGreeneEdu, Kathryn is thrilled to now work daily supporting teachers in the classroom and school communities. Karen Randazzo is an enthusiastic chemistry teacher in New Jersey. She believes that every student has the power to learn anything, even chemistry. Chemistry teacher by day, teacher-author by night, she's dedicated to making teachers' lives more manageable by offering professional development, sharing her engaging resources on her website, and collaborating with educators on various social media platforms. A former ‘chalk and talk' teacher, she shares her journey navigating the Next Generation Science Standards and student-centered learning on her YouTube channel. Scott Will has been in the education profession for 23 years. Scott has been in school administration the past twelve years, the most recent two years as a Superintendent of a public charter school focused on arts integration and mastery based learning. He is a husband and father of five children, an avid backpacker and enjoys watching individuals grow into the best version of themselves. Scott views his overall purpose as serving and his passion is education and the growth of students as learners and individuals.

What if I told you that you could do velocity, acceleration, friction, rotations, impulse and momentum, pressure, sound, color, and magnetic field labs all with a single measurement device? And what if I told you that almost every student is walking into the classroom with their own device already in hand? Welcome to Physics with Phones curriculum. Each lesson details activities using built-in smartphone sensors to illustrate key physics concepts, including elevation, g force, and angular velocity. David Rakestraw, a senior science advisor at the Lawrence Livermore National Lab, has put together many lessons that are freely available online. He's here to talk about how he got involved with this technology, what sensors our students can access, and how we can use these in our classes. Full show notes available at: www.physicsalive.com/phones   Webpage for Physics with Phones https://st.llnl.gov/sci-ed/Physics-with-Phones David Rakestraw is a senior science advisor at the Lawrence Livermore National Lab (LLNL) in California. A multi-program national security laboratory, its primary stated mission is to enhance the nation's defense and reduce the global threat from terrorism and weapons of mass destruction. Prior to LLNL, he spent 12 years at Sandia National Laboratories, where he engaged in a wide range of research and development activities. He even co-founded a company that specialized in applying microfluidics for chemical analysis. Today, he's not going to talk about any of that! Instead, this conversation will be all about doing physics with phone sensors. Physics with Phones is a series of presentations outlining a wide range of experiments that are well-aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards. These were developed for the classroom, but many can be done by students in their own homes.  Learn more about David from his alumni biography: https://www.onu.edu/alumni-profiles/david-rakestraw-bs-83 Webpage for Physics with Phones https://st.llnl.gov/sci-ed/Physics-with-Phones See even more opportunities at LLNL's Teacher Research Academy https://st.llnl.gov/sci-ed/teacher-research-academy  

Show Summary: This is part 2 of Natasha's conversation with Molly Seward, a K-4 STEM teacher and Coach in Indiana with 37 years of teaching experience. The episode tackles the Next Generation Science Standards including strategies to make them more manageable for teachers. We also discuss how to plan a learning progression for a STEM classroom. Links from the Show: Related The STEM Space Podcast Episodes Part 1 - 91. Defining STEM ft. Molly Seward (K-4 STEM Teacher)60. Why Should You Have More Than One Solution?87. How is STEM More Than a Problem?54. HELP! My Students Are Struggling With TEAMWORK!Vivify STEM Blog Posts Critical Issues of K-12 Engineering EducationEngineering in the Science ClassroomVivify STEM Lessons & Products Candy Grabber Math & Engineering ActivitySimple Machines Toy Factory STEM ChallengeStraw Rocket STEM Challenge (Forces & Motion)Editable Budget Sheet for Engineering Design Challenges - FREE!6 Icebreaker Teamwork ActivitiesOther STEM Resources NGSS Standards - Official WebsiteProject Lead The Way (PLTW)NGSS Phenomena8 Facts About the Grand Canyon You Never Knew from the National Park Foundation‘I Wonder' Questions: Harnessing the Power of Inquiry from George Lucas Educational Foundation - EdutopiaTHE STEM SPACE SHOWNOTES: https://www.vivifystem.com/thestemspace/2022/92/unpacking-the-ngss-ft-molly-seward-k-4-science-coachTHE STEM SPACE FACEBOOK GROUPVIVIFY INSTAGRAMVIVIFY FACEBOOKVIVIFY TWITTERVIVIFY TIKTOKVIVIFY YOUTUBE

Show Summary: In this episode, Natasha chats with Molly Seward, a K-4 STEM teacher and coach in Indiana. She has been teaching for 37 years, including being a robotics coach for the last 9 years, and selected as the 2005 Indiana Teacher of the year! The conversation is divided into 2 episodes. The first will focus on her experiences as a classroom STEM teacher and her goals for students. In the next episode, she will share her knowledge as a science coach including how to tackle the Next Generation Science Standards. Links from the Show: Related The STEM Space Podcast Episodes 18. What You Should Know About Failure87. How is STEM More Than a Problem?26. Making Time for STEM (featuring Kerry Tracy)24. Craft Projects vs. STEM (featuring Kerry Tracy)8. STEM vs. STEAM+Vivify STEM Blog Posts The Importance of FailureHow to Teach Growth Mindset and Failing ForwardVivify STEM Lessons & Products STEM Creativity Tools: 5 Activities to Boost Brainstorming PowerOther STEM Resources VEX GO RoboticsTHE STEM SPACE SHOWNOTES: https://www.vivifystem.com/thestemspace/2022/91/defining-stem-ft-molly-seward-k-4-stem-teacherTHE STEM SPACE FACEBOOK GROUPVIVIFY INSTAGRAMVIVIFY FACEBOOKVIVIFY TWITTERVIVIFY TIKTOKVIVIFY YOUTUBE

Dr Susan Kumar and Spencer Walker are on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate the leatest title in their But Why series. BUT WHY books highlight the cross-cutting concepts of Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools and highlight the Patterns in the natural and human-designed world that can observe and used as evidence. This cross-cutting concept intersects between science and engineering ideas of analyzing and interpreting data with observed patterns. Click here to visit the But Why website - https://butwhy.tech/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Though student engagement has always been essential to teaching and learning, the pandemic has impacted students in ways that raise questions about what it takes to engage students this term. In this episode, we invited a panel of educators to share their updated thinking on student engagement in a post-pandemic classroom. Resources: Flipped Learning Global Initiative (FLGI) Follow our PLN on Twitter: @AngelaMaiers @jaymctighe @curriculumblog @MsRandazzo @ideasforteacher @bamradionetwork @jonharper70bd Angela Maiers has been listed as one of IBM's Top 20 Global Influencers, named by Forbes as one of the Top 5 Education Leaders to Watch, in 2017 and 2018, and is among Huffington Post's Top 100 Social Media Influencers! Angela founded the global movement, Choose2Matter in 2014, with a singular mission to help individuals recognize their value and potential contribution to change both their own lives and the world. Her work has been shared in 78,000 classrooms across 100 countries that has rallied more than a million children. Brian Smith has taught at Triton Central Elementary for over 20 years in both 1st and 4th-grade classrooms. In addition to that, Brian is the co-director of the 4th-12th grade NASP archery program at Triton Central. At home, Brian is the father of 7th-grade twins and loves to spend time in his woodworking shop. Jay McTighe has co-authored 14 books, including the award-winning and best-selling Understanding by Design series with Grant Wiggins. He recently co-authored Teaching for Deeper Learning: Tools to Engage Students in Meaning Making with Harvey Silver. He is the director of the Maryland Assessment Consortium, a state collaboration of school districts working together to develop and share formative performance assessments. Dr. Steven Weber serves as the Associate Superintendent for Teaching and Learning in Fayetteville Public Schools (Arkansas). During his career in public education, he has served as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, director of secondary instruction, and executive director of curriculum and instruction. He has also served as a social studies curriculum coordinator with the Arkansas Department of Education and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Karen Randazzo is an enthusiastic chemistry teacher in New Jersey. She believes that every student has the power to learn anything, even chemistry. Chemistry teacher by day, teacher-author by night, she's dedicated to making teachers' lives more manageable by offering professional development, sharing her engaging resources on her website, and collaborating with educators on various social media platforms. A former ‘chalk and talk' teacher, she shares her journey navigating the Next Generation Science Standards and student-centered learning on her YouTube channel.

Though student engagement has always been essential to teaching and learning, the pandemic has impacted students in ways that raise questions about what it takes to engage students this term. In this episode, we invited a panel of educators to share their updated thinking on student engagement in a post-pandemic classroom. Resources: Flipped Learning Global Initiative (FLGI) Follow our PLN on Twitter: @AngelaMaiers @jaymctighe @curriculumblog @MsRandazzo @ideasforteacher @bamradionetwork @jonharper70bd Jay McTighe has co-authored 14 books, including the award-winning and best-selling “Understanding by Design” series with Grant Wiggins. He recently co-authored Teaching for Deeper Learning: Tools to Engage Students in Meaning Making with Harvey Silver. He is the director of the Maryland Assessment Consortium, a state collaboration of school districts working together to develop and share formative performance assessments. Angela Maiers has been listed as one of IBM's Top 20 Global Influencers, named by Forbes as one of the Top 5 Education Leaders to Watch, in 2017 and 2018, and is among Huffington Post's Top 100 Social Media Influencers! Angela founded the global movement, Choose2Matter in 2014, with a singular mission to help individuals recognize their value and potential contribution to change both their own lives and the world. Her work has been shared in 78,000 classrooms across 100 countries that has rallied more than a million children. Brian Smith has taught at Triton Central Elementary for over 20 years in both 1st and 4th-grade classrooms. In addition to that, Brian is the co-director of the 4th-12th grade NASP archery program at Triton Central. At home, Brian is the father of 7th-grade twins and loves to spend time in his woodworking shop. Dr. Steven Weber serves as the Associate Superintendent for Teaching and Learning in Fayetteville Public Schools (Arkansas). During his career in public education, he has served as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, director of secondary instruction, and executive director of curriculum and instruction. He has also served as a social studies curriculum coordinator with the Arkansas Department of Education and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Karen Randazzo is an enthusiastic chemistry teacher in New Jersey. She believes that every student has the power to learn anything, even chemistry. Chemistry teacher by day, teacher-author by night, she's dedicated to making teachers' lives more manageable by offering professional development, sharing her engaging resources on her website, and collaborating with educators on various social media platforms. A former ‘chalk and talk' teacher, she shares her journey navigating the Next Generation Science Standards and student-centered learning on her YouTube channel.

While traditional classrooms put teachers as tellers front and center, transitioning to the Next Generation Science Standards and a more student-driven approach to science instruction understandably moves the work of students to the main stage. Incorporating science stations is one way to create a classroom that values and emphasizes active learning, shifts ownership and responsibility for student work where it belongs (to your students!), and creates an environment where teachers can more easily meet the needs of individual students and small groups.In this episode, Nicole VanTassel of iExploreScience shares how she sets up science stations to shift ownership of learning to her students and create more ease and flow for herself in the classroom. Beyond the logistics of implementing stations, she shares some thoughts on the types of activities - from phenomenon-focused questioning and exploration to explain-style tasks and formative assessment - that work great as science stations.Other Resources Why I Use Classroom Stations For Science Instruction [iExploreScience Blog]How To Set Up Science Stations In Your Classroom [iExploreScience Blog]3 Things to Consider When Setting Up Your Science Classroom [Sadler Science Blog]Using a Notice and Wonder Activity [Sadler Science Blog]Episode 8: How to Really Use The 5E Model [Teaching Science In 3D Blog][Free Workshop] Bring Wonder Back: Intro To The NGSSDesigning 5E Instructional Sequences [Find This Course Within The Spark Subscription]If you are just starting your jouney with NGSS and want to find out what it looks like in the classroom, check out the Bringing Wonder Back Workshop. This is a FREE workshop series designed to get you started. Visit iexplorescience.com/wonder for details.

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Kognity for NGSS.The webinar recording can be accessed here.Science educators today are looking for ways to implement and incorporate the Next Generation Science Standards into teaching and learning, navigating the changing landscape of technology, and exploring inquiry and relevant approaches to science education. It can be a lot to manage! Listen to this edWeb podcast with a panel of leading science experts who have a wealth of experience in a variety of fields ranging from addressing science standards to instructional design to international coaching as they discuss innovative ways to address these challenges in high school science education. They share opportunities and best practices for providing relevant, real-world science education and active learning experiences that educators, schools, and districts can implement to support student success. This edWeb podcast is of interest to high school teachers, school and district leaders, education technology leaders, curriculum directors, and science lead teachers.

In this episode, Scott and Ollie talk about the shifts that school leaders need to make to better support science teachers adopting Next Generation Science Standards. In the discussion, we introduce the NGSS-aligned Danielson Framework and discuss some of the markers for administrators to look for. NGSS-aligned Danielson Framework (https://ilscience.org/resources/Pictures/ScienceInstructionCompanion.pdf) NGSS: An Overview for Principals (extgenscience.org/sites/default/files/resource/files/NGSS Overview for Principals_0.pdf) What school building administrators should know about the new vision for K-12 science education (https://stemteachingtools.org/brief/21) Things that bring us joy this week: This American Life podcast (https://www.thisamericanlife.org/) Nice Try podcast (https://podcasts.voxmedia.com/show/nice-try) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)

[ This episode is sponsored by Siemens STEM Day Possibility Grant Sweepstakes ]   This week, the Lab Out Loud podcast welcomes Dr. Meenakshi Sharma to the show. From her unique perspective as a professor of science education who trains pre-service teachers, Dr. Sharma recently wrote an article detailing the characteristics of elementary teachers who effectively implement the Next Generation Science Standards. Dr. Sharma joins co-hosts Brian Bartel and Dale Basler to discuss these characteristics, explain how they are grounded in using real-world phenomena, and describe why this shift in science teacher training is so important.   Show notes at: https://laboutloud.com/2022/03/episode-263-characteristics-of-effective-science-teachers/

This week, Scott and Ollie dig into the NRC Framework and discuss Science and Engineering Practices as they're framed in the Next Generation Science Standards. Things that bring us joy this week: Free Guy (https://www.20thcenturystudios.com/movies/free-guy) Batman Hush (https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Batman:_Hush) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)

OUR Great Plastic Challenge ResultsNathan Windel and Donnie Lee team up to talk about science and education. They discuss topics related to The Next Generation Science Standards. The NGSS are national standards for K-12 science education adopted or adapted by 44 states. They were established by Achieve and are based on research and input from the National Research Council, the National Science Teachers Association, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science.Transcript:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1H0n5zczBUQH_GgJgFjiWl2hDOTQHyblm/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104750952408493783016&rtpof=true&sd=trueO.U.R. Science Department:http://www.oursc.k12.ar.us/?DivisionID=7415&DepartmentID=7330Produced by Donnie LeeMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comMore information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts

OUR Great Plastic ChallengeNathan Windel and Donnie Lee team up to talk about science and education. They discuss topics related to The Next Generation Science Standards. The NGSS are national standards for K-12 science education adopted or adapted by 44 states. They were established by Achieve and are based on research and input from the National Research Council, the National Science Teachers Association, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science.Transcript:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jlJkRY6tBcQp2ykkLtYOxz5p_DmNJ84i/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104750952408493783016&rtpof=true&sd=trueO.U.R. Science Department:http://www.oursc.k12.ar.us/?DivisionID=7415&DepartmentID=7330Produced by Donnie LeeMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comMore information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts

With Rosanna Ayers of The Biomimicry Institute When facing a design challenge, ask yourself, what would nature do? Or rather, what does nature do? How can the “three seeds of biomimicry” be applied to human design? Where does regeneration fit into this framework? How can we learn more from Mother Nature? This is where educators can play an important role in learners' development. Learners bring a lot of cultural knowledge to the design process, too. It's just a matter of unleashing it! In this discussion with TBI's Director of Youth Education, Rosanna Ayers, join us in exploring the intricacies of biomimetic design and what educators can do to open students' eyes to the wisdom of nature. Guest: Rosanna Ayers has a Bachelor of Science in International Business, a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, an Administrative Service Credential, and a Master of Education in Leadership and School Development, with an emphasis on Next Generation Science Standards. She teaches graduate-level integrated science courses for teacher candidates at a university and lives in the countryside with her husband and children. Rosanna is the Director of Youth Education at the Biomimicry Institute where she directs the Youth Design Challenge and other educational programs in support of increasing the scope of biomimicry in education.  

OUR Look at UFO's and Alien LifeNathan Windel and Donnie Lee team up to talk about science and education. They discuss topics related to The Next Generation Science Standards. The NGSS are national standards for K-12 science education adopted or adapted by 44 states. They were established by Achieve and are based on research and input from the National Research Council, the National Science Teachers Association, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science.Transcript:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yUw3VQxKDdCzezycMiJ2luD5qeG3L3fn/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104750952408493783016&rtpof=true&sd=trueO.U.R. Science Department:http://www.oursc.k12.ar.us/?DivisionID=7415&DepartmentID=7330Produced by Donnie LeeMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comMore information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts

Shaping OUR Thought ProcessNathan Windel and Donnie Lee team up to talk about science and education. They discuss topics related to The Next Generation Science Standards. The NGSS are national standards for K-12 science education adopted or adapted by 44 states. They were established by Achieve and are based on research and input from the National Research Council, the National Science Teachers Association, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science.Transcript:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QbBrcqD0M9UegBfWovjxh4NOiZdb85HD/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104750952408493783016&rtpof=true&sd=trueO.U.R. Science Department:http://www.oursc.k12.ar.us/?DivisionID=7415&DepartmentID=7330Produced by Donnie LeeMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comMore information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts

Joy in OUR ClassroomsNathan Windel and Donnie Lee team up to talk about science and education. They discuss topics related to The Next Generation Science Standards. The NGSS are national standards for K-12 science education adopted or adapted by 44 states. They were established by Achieve and are based on research and input from the National Research Council, the National Science Teachers Association, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science.Transcript:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zWsWwUeFDmmrs963Lj7ZI6bMp0d86fJG/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104750952408493783016&rtpof=true&sd=trueO.U.R. Science Department:http://www.oursc.k12.ar.us/?DivisionID=7415&DepartmentID=7330Produced by Donnie LeeMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comMore information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts

In our first episode for Season 3, we talk with friend, colleague, and former boss of both Tim and Karen from their Key Curriculum days, James Ryan.   James has an interesting career trajectory. He started as a math teacher, went into administration, then worked at Apple Computers as an analyst, programmer and lead, then as the VP of Professional Development and Marketing at Key Curriculum (where Tim and Karen worked with him), to STEM Director at San Francisco Unified School District.   His current role as Executive Director for OpenSciEd has him using all his vast experiences to build partnerships and revenue streams to support the creation and spread of science materials that align and support the Next Generation Science Standards. In this episode, James talks about OpenSciEd, development of the curriculum, successes and struggles, the mission/vision of getting quality science curriculum and materials into the hands of all students.   To learn more and for full show notes with links to resources mentioned, please visit https://www.180days.education/podcast.     You can also connect with us on Facebook and Twitter @180dayspodcast or subscribe to our newsletter for updates!

Oh How We Love OUR Bugs!In this special episode, Nathan and Donnie try to convince Arkansas A.W.A.R.E. podcast hosts Nicole Fairchild and Stacy Moore to try a delicious and nutritious new snack. Will they be able to talk them into trying something new?.....or, will Stacy and Nicole "bug out"? Join us for an entertaining look into the science behind insects as a food source and the impact our culture has had on our behavior towards snacking on bugs. You can also watch the full video version of this podcast by using this handy link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Shn-qttEbrGKNq5ktYwU_blMy2Aqt_ut/view?usp=sharingNathan Windel and Donnie Lee team up to talk about science and education. They discuss topics related to The Next Generation Science Standards. The NGSS are national standards for K-12 science education adopted or adapted by 44 states. They were established by Achieve and are based on research and input from the National Research Council, the National Science Teachers Association, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science.Transcript:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qb6ytIOyZ6Opq4edp1ufi7spv9DJ46dA/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104750952408493783016&rtpof=true&sd=trueO.U.R. Science Department:http://www.oursc.k12.ar.us/?DivisionID=7415&DepartmentID=7330Produced by Donnie LeeMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comMore information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts

OUR Stability and ChangeNathan Windel and Donnie Lee team up to talk about science and education. They discuss topics related to The Next Generation Science Standards. The NGSS are national standards for K-12 science education adopted or adapted by 44 states. They were established by Achieve and are based on research and input from the National Research Council, the National Science Teachers Association, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science.Transcript:https://docs.google.com/document/d/11LYIRVpR-NLTSWPOJuE7vfsNKVvF1FiO/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102414495116396977572&rtpof=true&sd=trueO.U.R. Science Department:http://www.oursc.k12.ar.us/?DivisionID=7415&DepartmentID=7330Produced by Donnie LeeMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comMore information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts

Structure and Function in OUR WorldNathan Windel and Donnie Lee team up to talk about science and education. They discuss topics related to The Next Generation Science Standards. The NGSS are national standards for K-12 science education adopted or adapted by 44 states. They were established by Achieve and are based on research and input from the National Research Council, the National Science Teachers Association, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science.Transcript:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p6hlnVLteOSd1Em5x510Ik1ZRGxkAJ3-/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102414495116396977572&rtpof=true&sd=trueO.U.R. Science Department:http://www.oursc.k12.ar.us/?DivisionID=7415&DepartmentID=7330Produced by Donnie LeeMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comMore information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts

OUR Energy and MatterNathan Windel and Donnie Lee team up to talk about science and education. They discuss topics related to The Next Generation Science Standards. The NGSS are national standards for K-12 science education adopted or adapted by 44 states. They were established by Achieve and are based on research and input from the National Research Council, the National Science Teachers Association, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science.Transcript:https://docs.google.com/document/d/13xw6xKQLIETIzahMN0UDCMeMrN9uVRUQ/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102414495116396977572&rtpof=true&sd=trueO.U.R. Science Department:http://www.oursc.k12.ar.us/?DivisionID=7415&DepartmentID=7330Produced by Donnie LeeMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comMore information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts

OUR Systems and System ModelsNathan Windel and Donnie Lee team up to talk about science and education. They discuss topics related to The Next Generation Science Standards. The NGSS are national standards for K-12 science education adopted or adapted by 44 states. They were established by Achieve and are based on research and input from the National Research Council, the National Science Teachers Association, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science.Transcript:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rjFJzXZIsiK_fKUA5RZ1yxxLmMlb-GXu/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102414495116396977572&rtpof=true&sd=trueO.U.R. Science Department:http://www.oursc.k12.ar.us/?DivisionID=7415&DepartmentID=7330Produced by Donnie LeeMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comMore information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts

As climate change becomes more and more pressing, educators have faced the challenge of how to teach it to young children. The Next Generation Science Standards have started to push the needle with a few climate standards, but with many states not adopting the standards or even deleting out the climate ones and many teachers not receiving the training and support they need to teach new information, climate education still has a ways to go. Today, we'll discuss some of the challenges in integrating climate change into elementary education, and consider some ways to further teach students about climate moving forward. With special guest Kottie Christie-Blick: an Instructor at the University of San Diego and a Climate Education Consultant who helps educators design lesson plans on climate change and sustainability.