Podcasts about teaching science

Episode: 1760 The Christmas Lectures: Michael Faraday's Gift to children.  Today, the Christmas Lectures.

Amy Boros and Shari Insley teach middle school science in different parts of the state, but they share a passion for bringing the real world into their classrooms for their students. Over the summer, the Perrysburg Education Association member and the North Olmsted Education Association member shared grant funding to travel far out into the real world for a once-in-a-lifetime learning experience that will enhance their students' learning for years to come. On this episode, they share how they're using what they saw and did in Iceland to help their students learn and grow in Ohio, and their advice for other educators who want to experience this kind of real-world professional development for themselves.SEE THE HIGHLIGHTS | Click here to see some of Shari's photos from the Fund for Teachers fellowship in Iceland. Click here to see Amy's highlights from the trip. EXPLORE THE OPPORTUNITIES | Amy and Shari mentioned several grants and learning opportunities available to Ohio science educators. See the following links for more information about some of them:Fund For Teachers Grant  Teacher Air Camp  Yellowstone Educator Opportunity Summer 2026 Amy and Shari also shared an OEA Technology Grant to buy cameras and go pros to use on their trip and in their classrooms back home. Please note, OEA is in the process of redeveloping and streamlining the Affiliate Grant Program, and as part of the transition, no applications are being accepted for Technology Grants for the 2025-26 cycle. Make sure you listen to Episode 16 of Public Education Matters to learn more on the OEA grants being offered right now.SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS | If you'd like to share your feedback on the Public Education Matters podcast, including your ideas for what you'd like to hear about - or talk about - on future episodes, please email educationmatters@ohea.org. SUBSCRIBE | Click here to subscribe to Public Education Matters on Apple Podcasts or click here to listen on Spotify so you don't miss a thing. You can also find Public Education Matters on many other platforms. Click here for some of those links so you can listen anywhere. And don't forget you can listen to all of the previous episodes anytime on your favorite podcast platform, or by clicking here.Featured Public Education Matters guests: Amy Boros, Perrysburg Education Association memberAmy Boros teaches 5th and 6th grade Science at Hull Prairie Intermediate School in Perrysburg. She has experience in classroom teaching at the elementary, middle school and collegiate levels; educational classroom technology; grant researching, authoringand evaluation, as well as educational consulting and conference presentations in both mathematics and science. With degrees from Bowling Green State University and the University of Toledo, Amy is currently in her 30th year in education.Amy is an accomplished grant writer who has been awarded thousands of dollars in grants for her classroom, school, district, and outside organizations. In addition, Amy has authored several articles about middle school science education in Science Scope Journal and Science and Children Journal, publications of The National Science Teachers Association.In 2019, Amy was invited to participate in an extensive research project onboard the Lake Guardian, an EPA research vessel on Lake Erie; selected as one of 15 educators to collect data alongside scientists. While on board, she evaluated the presence ofmicroplastics, toxic algae and microbial organisms in surface water and sediment throughout Lake Erie's basins.She continues to work alongside scientists by helping with research, most recently in Costa Rica and Yellowstone National Park.Amy was awarded the 2022 President's Innovation Award in Environmental Education, a joint award from the White House and the EPA for her environmental education work inside and outside of the classroom.Shari Insley, North Olmsted Education Association memberShari Insley is a middle school math and science teacher for North Olmsted City Schools with 20 years of experience in education. Of her 20 years in education, the past 18 years have been dedicated to North Olmsted, and her first 2 years were spent teaching in Gallup, New Mexico.Shari earned a B.S. in Middle Childhood Education in Mathematics and Science and a Master's degree in Curriculum and Teaching from Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio. In addition to her teaching expertise, Shari was honored as the recipient of the 2024 Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators. She has also served on the Strategic Planning Committee for the Science Education Council of Ohio the past 2 years.Since 2016, Shari has dedicated her summers to participating in educator courses to expand her knowledge of freshwater ecosystems in the Great Lakes. She has taken part in grant opportunities through Ohio Sea Grant at The Ohio State University's Stone Laboratory, sailed aboard the R/V Lake Guardian with the EPA, and worked with the Gelfand STEM Center at Case Western Reserve University. Most recently, Shari was awarded a Fund for Teachers grant to travel to Iceland in the summer of 2025, where she explored the country's unique geothermal and glacial environments to enrich her environmental science curriculum.Connect with OEA:Email educationmatters@ohea.org with your feedback or ideas for future Public Education Matters topicsLike OEA on FacebookFollow OEA on TwitterFollow OEA on InstagramGet the latest news and statements from OEA hereLearn more about where OEA stands on the issues Keep up to date on the legislation affecting Ohio public schools and educators with OEA's Legislative WatchAbout us:The Ohio Education Association represents nearly 120,000 teachers, faculty members and support professionals who work in Ohio's schools, colleges, and universities to help improve public education and the lives of Ohio's children. 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Angela Smith, founder of Inquisicook, an online culinary arts and science program for students ages 12 and up, joins Renee and Karen to chat about the science of cooking and about encouraging your children to help you in the kitchen. It may get messy, but the benefits to your child's formation and your family culture are immeasurable. Angela also shares that Inquisicook Jr. is coming soon. Listen to hear how it could enrich your children's education.Inquisicook.comInquisicook Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jared Fox, education consultant, former NYC secondary science teacher and the author of Learning Environment: Inspirational Actions, Approaches, and Stories from the Science Classroom (Beacon Press, 2025), guides teachers in taking science education beyond the classroom, drawing on his experience teaching science in Washington Heights.

10/24/2025 - Jeff Zweerink -on teaching science to kids to foster faith and curiosity

In the second episode of this "Start Small" series, Nicole shares a few strategies to create a better THINKING science classroom -- you know, the kind where students actually NOTICE that the bird isn't giving its energy to the worm or that it just doesn't make sense for a pencil to measure 8 meters! More Resources: Why You Need Vertical Whiteboards In Thinking ClassroomsBuilding Thinking Classrooms For Mathematics (Don't let the math scare you away! There really are some great ideas that can be applied to science classrooms, too!)Teaching Science in 3D on Instagram & FacebookAre you looking for a quick, easy and FREE way to improve your lessons?  Download Erin's 3D Lesson Planner.  Then, all you have to do is write down what you are already doing in class.  Then, she will send you instructions for EASY next steps.   Click here to grab this FREE download. You're invited to check out Bring Wonder Back, an on-demand video series designed to help you take your first steps to transforming your students into scientists with 3D teaching practices — what the NGSS is all about! Access this video series at iexplorescience.com/wonder and get ready to bring wonder, engagement, and a love for learning back to your science class.You're invited to check out Bring Wonder Back, an on-demand video series designed to help you take your first steps to transforming your students into scientists with 3D teaching practices — what the NGSS is all about! Access this video series at iexplorescience.com/wonder and get ready to bring wonder, engagement, and a love for learning back to your science class. Are you looking for a quick, easy and FREE way to improve your lessons? Download Erin's 3D Lesson Planner. Then, all you have to do is write down what you are already doing in class. Then, she will send you instructions for EASY next steps. Click here to grab this FREE download. Support the showConnect With Erin Sadler & Nicole VanTasselInstagram: @SadlerScience // @iExploreScienceWebsite: Sadler Science // iExploreScience

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I was recently reading the June 20, 2025 blog posting on the National Science Teachers Association website.  The blog was posted by Susan Deemer and the title of her blog post was “Why Teaching Science to Girls Now is More Important Than Ever.” Susan said that the longer she teaches, the more she realizes that cultivating a scientific mindset is the most important thing that she can teach, particularly when teaching girls, as she has for most of her career.  This is important for two reasons: 1.  Scientific thinking can help eradicate self-defeating thought patterns and deconstruct stereotypes about girls and women perpetuated for generations. 2.  A scientific mindset is critical as girls grow up to become consumers of products, news, and services, as well as citizens who effect change in their communities.

Listen to Associate Professor Helen Georgiou talk about her research into the best ways to teach science at schools. Hosted and produced by Ian Woolf Support Diffusion by making a contribution Support Diffusion by buying venus flytrap Merchandise

Emily Williams, dean of faculty at Kootenai Classical Academy in Post Falls, Idaho, delivers a lecture on the history of science education and how teaching classically can help students strive for what is true, good, and beautiful. This lecture was given at the Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence seminar, “The Art of Teaching: The Sciences” in November 2024. The Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence, an outreach of the Hillsdale College K-12 Education Office, offers educators the opportunity to deepen their content knowledge and refine their skills in the classroom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the tremendous amount of information available to us today, the ability to discern what's reliable from what's not is crucial to combating the spread of misinformation. In 2023, we sat down with Jonathan Osborne, an expert in science education to talk about the tools our students (and really all of us!) need to critically evaluate science news and information. We hope you'll tune into this episode again to hear about the three valuable skills Osborne says we should be teaching our students so they can debunk scientific misinformation.Have a question for Russ? Send it our way in writing or via voice memo, and it might be featured on an upcoming episode. Please introduce yourself, let us know where you're listening from, and share your quest. You can send questions to thefutureofeverything@stanford.edu.Episode Reference Links:Stanford Profile: Jonathan OsborneConnect With Us:Episode Transcripts >>> The Future of Everything WebsiteConnect with Russ >>> Threads / Bluesky / MastodonConnect with School of Engineering >>> Twitter/X / Instagram / LinkedIn / FacebookChapters:(00:00:00) IntroductionRuss Altman introduces Jonathan Osborne, a professor of education at Stanford University.(00:01:50) State of Science EducationCurrent education's failure to prepare students for misinformation.(00:03:46) Internet-Age ChallengesWhy younger generations struggle with evaluating credibility online.(00:05:07) Tools for Evaluating ClaimsThree key questions to assess scientific credibility.(00:08:10) Teaching CredibilityUsing interactive challenges to teach critical thinking.(00:10:46) Attitudes Toward ScienceFlaws in the way science education is currently taught to youth.(00:14:28) Barriers to ReformResistance to curriculum changes and systemic challenges.(00:19:02) Scientific ArgumentationThe importance of teaching reasoning behind scientific discoveries.(00:24:03) Modes of Scientific ArgumentationDeductive, abductive, and inductive reasoning as key scientific methods.(00:25:45) Inspiring Curiosity in ScienceFraming science as imaginative, evidence-backed ideas to engage students.(00:28:06) Adapting Science StandardsThe need for flexible standards to address evolving education challenges.(00:29:57) Conclusion Connect With Us:Episode Transcripts >>> The Future of Everything WebsiteConnect with Russ >>> Threads / Bluesky / MastodonConnect with School of Engineering >>>Twitter/X / Instagram / LinkedIn / Facebook

Rather than teaching subjects in silos, which can lead to teacher burnout and hinder students' ability to make connections, use the science or humanities curriculum as a starting point. Edwina shares how to plan integrated lesson plans that teach the necessary English skills linked to science or humanities topics. The episode also highlights the benefits of using hands-on activities, non-fiction texts, and outdoor experiences to enhance learning. Go to the episode website for all the links mentioned in the episode.To sign up to Get Curious, the newsletter that gives you a dose of weekly inspiration, and the strategies and resources to help you, help children to thrive in their learning , go here.Connect with Edwina:Email: contact@bloomingcurious.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/blooming_curious/Website: https://www.bloomingcurious.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bloomingcuriousYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@edsbloomingcurious☕️ If you appreciate my work and want to encourage me to keep going, you can do so by buying me a coffee! Any contribution will be gratefully received and will certainly give me the support I need to keep going.☕️00:00 Welcome to Blooming Curious00:37 The Challenge of Integrating Curriculum01:31 Practical Examples of Integration05:50 Incorporating Math into Real-World Activities08:36 The Impact of Technology on Learning10:00 Planning for the New Term11:09 Free Resource and Final Thoughts

"The more we explore of the natural world, the more it points back to the love, care, diversity, and variety of our Creator." ~ David Rives Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. Yvette Hampton is joined by David Rives, founder and CEO of the Wonders Center and Science Museum in Tennessee. Dive into the exciting world of science education for homeschoolers, with practical tips for teaching science across various grade levels, from elementary to high school. Discover how to use hands-on activities and a biblical worldview to make science both fun and impactful for your students, and discover great resources to enhance your homeschool curriculum. Has the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast been a blessing to you? Support from our listeners allows us provide resources, support, and encouragement to homeschooling families around the world. Would you please consider a year-end gift to support the Schoolhouse Rocked ministry? Recommended Resources: David Rives Ministries Wonders Center and Science Museum Creation SuperStore Genesis Science Network 21 Verses Backed by Science, by David Rives Creation Club Print Magazine Creation Club Online Magazine Podcast Recommendations: Homeschooling Every Subject Series Changing the Narrative Podcast Ken Ham, of Answers in Genesis, on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast Eric Hovind, of Creation Today, on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast Thinking Dad Podcast

In this episode, I'm diving into effective strategies and resources for teaching science and social studies in a self-contained special education classroom. I'm sharing about the importance of adapted curriculum, hands-on activities, visual supports, differentiation, and fostering a collaborative environment. Discover how my comprehensive Adapted Science and Social Studies Bundle can make your teaching journey more rewarding and impactful. In this episode you will learn:   The significance of using adapted curriculum Engaging hands-on activities for science and social studies The role of visual supports and clear instructions Strategies for differentiating instruction The benefits of fostering a collaborative learning environment How to utilize the Adapted Science and Social Studies Bundle Links and Resources Fall Bundle for the Special Education ClassroomScience and Social Studies Bundle for the Adapted Classroom   Connect with Dawn   Find me on IG Find me on Tik Tok Etsy Shop TpT Store Subscribe Are you subscribed to my podcast? Trust me, you definitely want to do that so you don't miss a thing! Click here to subscribe in iTunes! Leave a Review If you are loving the podcast, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other teachers find my podcast and I love hearing what you think about the podcast as well. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what part of the podcast you found to be the most helpful!

"Evidence is all around us, vindicating our belief system that we've held to for so long." ~ David Rives Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. Yvette Hampton sits down with David Rives, founder of the Wonders Center and Science Museum in Dixon, Tennessee. David dives deep into the intersection of science and faith, revealing the harmony between the two. Learn how to debunk evolution myths and understand the importance of teaching science from a biblical worldview.

“While science is trying to better understand creation, religion is trying to better understand the creator. You can't have design - the world around us - without a designer. And if we're being intellectually honest, we can admit that.” ~ David Rives Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. Yvette Hampton chats with David Rives, founder and CEO of the Wonders Center and Science Museum, about teaching science from a biblical perspective. David shares his journey from being homeschooled to leading one of the largest creation science ministries in the world. Discover how science and faith intersect as we explore topics like astrophotography, fossil hunting, and animal biology. Learn practical tips on how to homeschool science while integrating the truth of God's Word, making science an exciting discovery of God's creation. Come back Wednesday and Thursday for the rest of this conversation.  Has the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast been a blessing to you? Support from our listeners allows us provide resources, support, and encouragement to homeschooling families around the world. Would you please consider a year-end gift to support the Schoolhouse Rocked ministry? Recommended Resources: David Rives Ministries Wonders Center and Science Museum Creation SuperStore Genesis Science Network 21 Verses Backed by Science, by David Rives Creation Club Print Magazine Creation Club Online Magazine Podcast Recommendations: Homeschooling Every Subject Series Changing the Narrative Podcast Ken Ham, of Answers in Genesis, on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast Eric Hovind, of Creation Today, on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast Thinking Dad Podcast

Here are all the curricula we talk about in the episode, so you can check them out for yourself: Elemental Science Real Science Odyssey Nancy Larson Science Blossom and Root Scientific Connections Through InquiryOnline Courses/Well-Trained Mind AcademyElemental Science (CK12) Build Your Library CK12 FoundationCentripetal Science  (00:00) - Intro with Courtney Ostaff (01:17) - The goals of a science curriculum (24:17) - Searching for the perfect homeschool science curriculum (28:11) - Elemental Science (30:59) - Real Science Odyssey (32:33) - Nancy Larson Science (36:19) - Blossom and Root (41:01) - Scientific Connections Through Inquiry (47:56) - Online Courses/Well-Trained Mind Academy (52:59) - Elemental Science (CK12) (54:48) - Build Your Library (56:14) - CK12 Foundation (57:48) - Centripetal Science (01:01:11) - Wrapping up

Before, I get into who Dr. Oh is, I want to introduce you to a life-changing course from Dr. Akilah Willery.The Midlife Educator's Job Search Blueprint is your personalized roadmap to navigating career transitions confidently. Whether you're seeking a leadership role in K12 education or exploring new paths beyond the classroom, this beginner-friendly, 6-module support program equips you with the actionable steps you need to shine.You can learn more about the course here:  https://upskillservices.mykajabi.com/a/2147852369/pCgXU4WdMeet Wendy Turner, M.Ed.Wendy is passionate about connecting learning in the classroom to the real world. Deeply committed to social-emotional learning, she guides her students to embody respect, empathy, resilience, citizenship, and growth mindset through dynamic classroom experiences. In 2017, Wendy was named the Delaware Teacher of the Year. Additional awards and leadership include being named a Delaware Compassion Champion Awardee, an NEA Foundation Global Learning Fellow culminating with field-work in South Africa, and a Presidential Awardee for Excellence in Teaching Science. Currently, she is an SEL expert, advocate, and trainer and is serving on the Delaware State Board of Education, and author of Embracing Adult SEL: An Educator's Guide to Personal Social Emotional Success. Find a collection of her work here: https://wakelet.com/wake/7cc3e89b-78eb-486a-84a3-5873d417e503Connect with Wendy: email wendymturner@gmail.comtwitter @mrswendymturnerbFacebook @2017DETOYLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-turner-1200905/

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Episode: 1760 The Christmas Lectures: Michael Faraday's Gift to children.  Today, the Christmas Lectures.

Ever found yourself marveling at how even the tiniest creatures might wander off into their own little worlds? We sure have, and we bring that sense of wonder to our season finale! Our special guest, the inspiring Skyler Stevens from UNM Gallup campus, joins us to chart the intersection of daydreaming studies in mice and her vibrant journey in the realm of science, from biology to infectious disease research. Imagine, if you will, mice reflecting on checkerboard patterns – it's a delightful thought that might carry a deeper evolutionary purpose, much like the paths that led Skyler from the deserts of the Southwest to the academic thralls of New England and back again.The conversation takes a practical turn, revealing the behind-the-scenes of nurse education and anatomy management. Skyler's experiences in teaching anatomy, complete with the hilarious trials of dealing with unexpected pig uteruses, are bound to bring a chuckle. And if you're an animal lover, you're in for a treat! We share laughs over pet antics, highlighting how these loyal companions weave themselves into the fabric of our lives. Skyler's tales from the classroom and her service dog Missy May's escapades offer a glimpse into the human side of science and education.As we close the book on the year, we reminisce about the Christmas cheer spread among students by Dad and the family dogs, Bunsen and Beaker. The joy of the festive season intermingles with heartfelt stories from our own lives, leaving you with a warm, fuzzy feeling as we head into the holidays. We're incredibly thankful for the "pot pack" community's support and hope to leave you smiling as you await our return in February. So, snuggle in with a hot cocoa, and let's send off the year with a blend of science, laughter, and good old holiday spirit!Bunsen and Beaker Links:30% off the first month at Zencastr - use the code in the show!https://zen.ai/3LXIX2UYb1RLXwtWHHjryXAutdr3HS5EpVHMW80BOKgSave 10% at Bark and Beyond with the coupon code BUNSEN!The 2024 Bunsen and Beaker Calendar is ready to order!The Ginger Stuffie is on presale so check the link here!Join The Paw Pack to Support The Show!https://bunsenbernerbmd.com/pages/paw-pack-plus-communityOur Website!The Bunsen and Beaker Website has adorable merch with hundreds of different combinations of designs and apparel- all with Printful- one of the highest quality companies we could find!www.bunsenbernerbmd.comSign up for our Weekly Newsletter!Bunsen and Beaker on Twitter:Bunsen and Beaker on TikTok:Bunsen and Beaker on FacebookSupport the showFor Science, Empathy, and Cuteness!Being Kind is a Superpower.https://twitter.com/bunsenbernerbmd

Did your chemistry lessons involve baking chocolate lava cakes? Have you ever wanted to eat your biology homework? While ‘Lessons in Chemistry' brought a fictional cooking-as-chemistry story to TV viewers this fall, real-life scientist Pia Sörensen's students are some of the few who can actually answer “yes.”Sörensen's directs Harvard University's Science and Cooking program, which teaches science lessons through the culinary arts. She is the author and editor of several books, including the best-seller “Science and Cooking: Physics meets Food, from Homemade to Haute Cuisine”.In this episode of CultureLab, Pia explains how understanding chemistry and biology can help us to make the perfect cheese sauce, offers up a masterclass in fermentation and teaches us what insects have to do with why your avocado goes brown – and why acids can stop the process. She also describes how to make Lutfisk, Sweden's gelatinous answer to ceviche, an admittedly ‘acquired taste' of a dish.To read about subjects like this and much more, visit newscientist.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WSU Subject Coordinator for Primary Science and Technology Lesley Gough drops by to share her thoughts on how to teach science with primary aged students. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Lesley Gough As a former contaminated land consultant, Lesley brings real-world experience for science into the primary classroom. Recently graduated Master of Education (STEM) from Western Sydney University. Lesley has a passion for quality science education in Primary Schools and a focus on equal access to STEM education for all.  She is the Subject Coordinator for Primary Science and Technology for both the Master of Teaching and Bachelor of Education programs at Western Sydney University LinkedIn Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education With interviews with leading science educators and STEM thought leaders, this science education podcast is about highlighting different ways of teaching kids within and beyond the classroom. It's not just about educational practice & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?  Share it!The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian Educators Online Network (AEON )http://www.aeon.net.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

About the GuestJohn (Jack) Muir Laws is a principal leader and innovator of the worldwide nature journaling movement. Jack is a scientist, educator, and author, who helps people forge a deeper and more personal connection with nature through keeping illustrated nature journals and understanding science. His work intersects science, art, and mindfulness. Trained as a wildlife biologist and an associate of the California Academy of Sciences, he observes the world with rigorous attention. He looks for mysteries, plays with ideas, and seeks connections in all he sees. Attention, observation, curiosity, and creative thinking are not gifts, but skills that grow with training and deliberate practice. As an educator and author, Jack teaches techniques and supports routines that develop these skills to make them a part of everyday life.He is the founder and president of the Wild Wonder Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to encouraging nature connection and conservation through attention, curiosity, art, science, and community. Laws is the founder and host of the Nature Journal Club, a family-friendly, intergenerational community that connects with nature through art and field journaling. He has recieved numerous and prestigous rewards in environmental educaiton.  He has written and illustrated books about art and natural history including The Laws Guide to Nature Drawing and Journaling (2016), The Laws Guide to Drawing Birds (2012), Sierra Birds: a Hiker's Guide (2004), The Laws Guide to the Sierra Nevada (2007), and The Laws Pocket Guide Set to the San Francisco Bay Area (2009). He is a regular contributor to Bay Nature magazine with his “Naturalists Notebook” column. He is the primary author and editor of the curriculum: Opening the World through Nature Journaling. This free teaching guide is kid-tested and teacher-approved and integrates science, language arts, and visual arts through keeping a nature journal. He is the founder and host of the Bay Area Nature Journal Club, monthly free nature sketching workshops, field trips, and events, connecting people with nature through art.Visit his website for many FREE resources: https://johnmuirlaws.com/Show NotesLearn how to create a spirit of inquiry! Learn how to order your affactions towards the good and the true! Join Adrienne and John Muir Laws to learn the secrets behind keeping good nature journals and why it is perhaps one of the most important practices for a good and beautiful education. Hear their stories reflecting on personal experiences in the great outdoors, and their passion to help students order their affections towards things that are good and true. Topics Discussed include: Why nature journals?   Ordering the affections towards the good and true Growth Mindset and helping students grow towards their full capacity Practical ideas for getting started How to assess nature journals (what to do and what NOT to do) Resources to help with nature study Resources Mentioned John Muir Laws YouTube Channel (lots of FREE resources) Nature Journal Connection (free educational videos for teachers-- not students-- to help create lessons) Nature Journal Educators Forum (FREE online meetings. See his calendar for event links to the meetings) Wild Wonder Foundation How To Teach Nature Journaling (Free download by John Muir Laws) _________________________________________________________Whether you are a teacher or a parent, ask yourself… What is the purpose of education?   What is the beginning of education, AND does it ever come to an end?  What type of education is best, and what type of education might I or my child pursue in the future?  Let us help you discover what a beautiful education should look like. Where Should I Start? Subscribe to this Podcast on your favorite podcast app! Meet our Team, Explore our Resources and Take advantage of our Services! This podcast is produced by Beautiful Teaching, LLC.Support this podcast: ★ Support this podcast ★ _________________________________________________________Credits:Sound Engineer: Andrew HelselLogo Art: Anastasiya CFMusic: Vivaldi's Concerto for 2 Violins in B flat major, RV529 : Lana Trotovsek, violin Sreten Krstic, violin with Chamber Orchestra of Slovenian Philharmonic © 2023 Beautiful Teaching LLC. All Rights Reserved

According to a 2015 Pew Research study, 59 percent of Americans believe that science and religion are often in conflict. This perceived tension between the two can be especially challenging for students in fields such as biology, who may encounter scientific theories that seem to contradict their faith. As a biology professor at Brigham Young University, Jamie Jensen has seen firsthand how science can either deepen or diminish students' spirituality. In this week's episode, she shares strategies for helping students approach science in a way that enhances their understanding of God's wonders, rather than detracting from it. “When you're building a testimony and you're gathering spiritual evidence, that evidence is still real, it's still measurable, but the instrumentation we use is different. So instead of using thermometers, or rulers or calipers, we're using our spiritual eyes, personal revelation, feelings that are inside, and it's just as real, but it's not as tangible.” —Jamie Jensen Show Notes 1:45- Teaching Science to Students of Faith6:02- Scientific Process and Spiritual Process8:42- Big S Science and Little S Science10:56- Science is Agnostic?19:18- Comfortable in Uncertainty24:19- Dogmatism26:17- Correct Evidence and False Evidence29:37- Teaching Science in the Home32:17- One Take on Evolution43:03- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Links & References: Let's Talk About Science and Religion bookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Dave Gammon is an integrative scientist who builds bridges beyond traditional scientific communities. Since 2006 he has taught mostly interdisciplinary science and general education courses at Elon University, where he is currently a Professor in Biology. His research projects in birdsong and in SoTL have become increasingly more interdisciplinary. He also performs a lot of science outreach, including running a science café, writing science articles for newspapers and magazines, and creating popular science podcasts.In this episode, we talk about: Dave's formative experiences that led him toward biology and teachingWhat drew him to study birdsongOn finding the beauty in researchOn teaching a course on the Journey Through TimeDave's passion to draw connections between science and other disciplinesThe power of collaboration and curiosity among academics The need for interdisciplinarity On introducing the beauty of science to the public through science cafésTo learn more about Dave's work, you can find him at: https://facstaff.elon.edu/dgammon/ Support us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/BeautyatWorkPodcastSupport the show

Pedagogy is often viewed as a personal choice and untouchable—a kind of third rail. The SITS model aims to transform faculty into clear incisive thinkers who embrace transformed pedagogy in order to optimize deep learning in their students. This episode is an interview with the Track 2 faculty cohort in the Summer Institute in Teaching Science 2023.

Pedagogy is often viewed as a personal choice and untouchable—a kind of third rail. The SITS model aims to transform faculty into clear incisive thinkers who embrace transformed pedagogy in order to optimize deep learning in their students. This episode is an interview with the Track 2 faculty cohort in the Summer Institute in Teaching Science 2023.

The 3-legged stool is the compact embodiment of a comprehensive model of teaching and learning. In this episode we explore the development of clear thinking teachers through an interview with Dr. Timothy Tittiris, a participant in Track 1 of the Summer Institute in Teaching Science 2023.

The 3-legged stool is the compact embodiment of a comprehensive model of teaching and learning. In this episode we explore the development of clear thinking teachers through an interview with Dr. Timothy Tittiris, a participant in Track 1 of the Summer Institute in Teaching Science 2023.

When we think of science education, the first things that come to mind are textbooks, equations, and experiments. However, there is an often overlooked tool that can captivate students' imaginations and enhance their understanding of scientific concepts: stories. Storytelling has been an integral part of human culture for centuries, and harnessing its power can revolutionize science education. In Episode 245 of Class Dismissed, we will explore how using stories as a teaching tool can engage students, foster curiosity, and unlock a deeper understanding of science. For advice on how to do this, we catch up with the Physicist and host of the popular YouTube channel Kathy Loves Physics, Kathy Joseph. She is also a former Bay Area science teacher who spent 12 years teaching high school physics. Kathy knows what it takes to keep your students intrigued and involved. She also spent decades researching over 400 years of scientific history in her new book, The Lightning Tamers. Educators can foster engagement, simplify complex concepts, stimulate curiosity, enhance retention, and promote critical thinking by integrating narratives into science education. Whether through historical accounts, futuristic adventures, or personal anecdotes, stories bring science to life, making it relevant, relatable, and memorable for students.  To learn more about this, listen to Episode 245 of Class Dismissed. You can listen to the latest Episode of Class Dismissed on your favorite podcasting app or iTunes. Show Notes https://youtu.be/lN3oHY3ekSI All Rights Reserved. Class Dismissed Podcast 2017-2023

Kathryn sits down with fellow Apologia author Sherri Seligson to talk about teaching math and science together. Sherri explains how math functions as the language of science while Kathryn chimes in with ways you can use science as a context for teaching mathematics. The result is a two-for-one punch, more learning with less effort.Sherri's website: https://www.sherriseligson.com/Sherri's Instagram: @sherriseligson

How can working on TPT SEO grow your teacher seller business and your website traffic? Our guest Linda Williams is sharing how even someone who isn't a digital native can excel when tweaking key components of her SEO practices.Today's guest is Linda Williams, the owner of Teaching Science with Linda R Williams. Linda has been a teacher for over 34 years, and she's been selling science resources on TPT since 2013. Linda has grown her TPT business by learning and implementing SEO strategies. In today's episode, Linda shares what she learned from taking SEO for Teacher Authors, how she's using SEO to grow her TPT business and her website traffic, what she is doing to optimize her products on TPT, how to optimize your website and the benefits that she's seen from improving her SEO over the years. 02:53 - Linda shares how she uses SEO for her TPT business and website04:11 - The changes you can make to improve TPT SEO 11:37 - How to approach SEO for Google and your website traffic13:31 - The go-to SEO plugins for WordPress blogs21:44 - Answering the big question - Where's the best place to drive traffic to as a TPT seller?SEO for Teacher AuthorsFor all resources, head to the show notes: https://kristendoyle.co/episode37

Join host Kristy Houle as she talks with physicist and host of the popular YouTube channel Kathy Loves Physics, Kathy Joseph. Kathy has spent decades researching over 400 years of scientific history in her new book “The Lightening Tamers.”  Not only is Kathy a popular YouTube host, but she's also a former Bay Area science teacher who spent 12 years teaching high school physics. Kathy knows what it takes to keep your students intrigued and involved even during the distracting teenage years. In this episode Kathy discusses proven strategies for ensuring your science lessons are always fun and never dull for maximum focus and better test scores and how to teach science through storytelling.Website: www.kathylovesphysics.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KathyLovesPhysicsHistoryFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/KathyLovesPhysics

Episode 161: Flav Giorgini of Squirtgun, The Phase Problem, Simians, and Solo works talks to us about Teaching Science & The Virtual Academic Life, The Phase Problem, The Whole Better Than The Parts, It Takes Three Of Something To Be Something, The Bond Between The Giorgini Brothers, The Importance Of Exercising Different Parts Of One's Brain & The Influence of Aldo Giorgini, Day Job As A Geneticist, GPC Signature Guitars, Process And Product, plus much much flavorful flaviano more more more.Aldo Giorgini (Father of Flav and Mass): “to be technical and scientific does not preclude a concern for the beauty and art of image and form. Architecture and engineering both occupy the same continuum: mathematics can be beautiful, and shapes can be useful.”Jughead's Basement Patreon

Episode: 1760 The Christmas Lectures: Michael Faraday's Gift to children.  Today, the Christmas Lectures.

TEACHING SCIENCE WITH INTERACTIVE LESSONS  Pivot Interactives just became part of the Discovery family of products. We have the co-founders of Pivot, Matt Vonk and and Peter Bohacek to talk about the company, its growth and its future. PLEASE ENJOY EVERYTHING WE DO AT ACE-ED.ORG WHERE THIS PODCAST WILL BE ARCHIVED  

TEACHING SCIENCE WITH INTERACTIVE LESSONS  Pivot Interactives just became part of the Discovery family of products. We have the co-founders of Pivot, Matt Vonk and and Peter Bohacek to talk about the company, its growth and its future. PLEASE ENJOY EVERYTHING WE DO AT ACE-ED.ORG WHERE THIS PODCAST WILL BE ARCHIVED  

Teaching science is important. Why? Science is actually a vital part of our everyday lives, and it's important that everyone has at least a basic understanding of it. That's why teaching science is so important. By providing people with a basic understanding of science, we can help them to make more informed decisions about the world around them. We can also help them to develop critical thinking skills and cultivate a sense of curiosity. When we teach science, we give children the tools they need to thrive in an ever-changing world.Free Engineering Design Process PostersOTT 162: Why is it so Important to Teach Students About Careers in STEM?Subscribe and Review:Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you're not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don't want you to miss an episode. I'm adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix, and if you're not subscribed, there's a good chance you'll miss out on those. Click here for iTunes.Now, if you're feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast, and they're also fun for me to go in and read. Click here to leave a review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review,” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you!

Dr. Julia Olayanju is a research geneticist who has become a disruptor in the food industry. Her most recent project, FoodNiche-ED, is a platform that empowers teachers to make science education applicable to students, particularly in support of improved health. Dr. Olayanju discusses the FoodNiche-ED platform and various health issues facing students.

Hear MIT Lecturer Jessie Stickgold-Sarah, who shares her perspective on the importance of good communication skills –– especially in science.

About our Guest: Steve Mittwede, PhD, EdSDr. Mittwede is privileged to be a teacher of Earth Science at Randolph School in Huntsville (Rocket City!), Alabama, after having taught at two great classical schools in Texas for the past seven years. Heartily committed to lifelong learning, his most recent degree was an EdS in Educational Leadership from Columbia International University (CIU), following degrees in geology from The College of William and Mary (BS) and the University of South Carolina (MS and PhD), the last two while concurrently working as a full-time mineral resources geologist for the South Carolina Geological Survey.  During that time in South Carolina, he married Dana, and they were blessed with four sons in close succession – all now grown, married, and raising their own broods (13 grandchildren and counting!). Steve also has an MA in intercultural studies from CIU and an MTh in theology from Union School of Theology/University of South Wales (UK). With his family, Steve lived for 23 years in Ankara, Turkey where he worked as an educator, academic researcher, consulting geologist, and scientific/technical editor. His main research “squeeze” over the last few years has been the great Peripatetic, Theophrastus, a paragon of scholarly virtues that are especially applicable in science education.Show NotesAdrienne interviews master teacher, Dr. Steve Mittwede on the art of teaching science. As an expert in the classroom, Steve brings practical ideas for teachers to consider for good, truth-driven instruction. He discusses in detail how to help students use good language (grammar mode of the trivium) to help them in habits of attending and defining their observations. We also discuss the truth pursuits around the unity of knowledge and how important this is to the foundation of integerated instruction. If truth is a foundation to classical education, then integrating all the "subjects" together ought to matter! His Three Realms of Knowing is a construct he developed about 20 years ago showing students that everything fits together. Some topics in this episode include: What is a good definition of science? How should science text books be used? What are best practices in the art of teaching science? How to engender conversations for good scientific hypothese Why nature study is critical for good science practices with students How scientific thinking can help us integrate and make connections to all truth and reality.  The Law of Noncontradiction Horizontal integration of science with poetry and Socratic inquiry Books & Resources In This EpisodeAristotle's Metaphysics"Learning Scholarly Virtues from Theaphrastus" by Dr. Mittwede, published by SCLOpus Majus by Roger BaconPoems for Science classHymn before Sun-rise, in the Vale of Chamouni By Samuel Taylor ColeridgeI Am Like a Slip of Comet by Gerard Manley HopkinsQuotes that Dr. Mittwede uses in his science classes"Truth, like gold, is not be obtained by its growth, but by washing away from it all that is not gold."- Leo Tolstoy"I would rather be ashes than dust! I would rather that my spark should burn out in a brilliant blaze than it should be stifled by dry-rot. I would rather be a superb meteor, every atom of me in magnificent glow, than a sleepy and permanent planet. The proper function of man is to live, not to exist. I shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them. I shall use my time."- Jack LondonPlease Support us on Patreon_________________________________________________________Credits:Sound Engineer: Andrew HelselLogo Art: Anastasiya CFMusic: Vivaldi's Concerto for 2 Violins in B flat major, RV529 : Lana Trotovsek, violin Sreten Krstic, violin with Chamber Orchestra of Slovenian Philharmonic © 2022 Beautiful Teaching. All Rights Reserved ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Way back in episode 19, Nicole discussed why you shouldn't front-load science vocabulary.    This is one of our most popular episodes.  So,  we decided to bring you more practical strategies and activities for teaching Science Vocabulary.  If you haven't already, check out episode 19 first.  Are you looking for a quick, easy and FREE way to improve your lessons? Download Erin's 3D Lesson Planner. Then, all you have to do is write down what you are already doing in class. Then, she will send you instructions for EASY next steps. Click here to grab this FREE download.

(Jason - Teaching Science With Dogs)   In this episode, I had the honour to have Jason as my guest. He shared with me his interest in teaching science with dogs as his hobby.   Definition: A Science (from Latin scientia 'knowledge') is a systematic enterprise that builds and organizes knowledge in the form of testable explanations and predictions about the universe. Wikipedia contributors. (2022, May 22). Science. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 18:35, May 22, 2022, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Science&oldid=1089131336   Jason's Links Twitter: https://twitter.com/bunsenbernerbmd  Twitter (human account): https://twitter.com/ZedScience  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bunsenberner.bmd/  Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bunsenberner  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bunsenberner.bmd/  Website: https://bunsenbernerbmd.com/    Time For Your Hobby links: Website: Time For Your Hobby website (click to find Apple, Spotify, Google and more) Merch: TFYHpodcast (on Redbubble) Instagram: @timeforyourhobby Twitter: @tfyhpodcast Podchaser: Time For Your Hobby  Patreon: Timeforyourhobby  Email: timeforyourhobby@gmail.com     If you like this episode and think it can be helpful to someone you are more than welcome to share it and leave a review. If you want to be on my podcast or have any questions at all, by all means, contact me through any of the platforms above. So until the next episode... make some time for your hobby.   Shout out to my Patrons: Chess Talk (https://chesstalk.podbean.com/) Mélissa Sabrina Hughes Berry    Take care,

MU Talks hosts, Alin Vrancila and Renee Duffy sit down with Dr. Gall to talk about her efforts to go beyond facts and statistics in her science classrooms. Dr. Gall is exploring how to expand what her science students are thinking about to inspire them to create more peace and flourishing in the world around them. Join us for this important conversation!

Teaching science in a three-dimensional learning environment often feels overwhelming. Many teachers ask us where to start. Here's our answer: It depends.Each teaching situation is unique. There are differences in time constraints, demographics, resources and so much more. Therefore, your strategy for approaching 3D teaching and learning also needs to be unique. In this episode, Nicole and Erin discuss two main strategies for getting started.  And, they list several episodes that you can listen to once you've decided which approach to use.   To get a full list of episodes that accompany this episode, check out the FULL Episode recap here.   View Erin and Nicole's resources on their blogs: Erin's blog: Sadler Science Nicole's blog: iExplore Science

Today's podcast is titled, “Teaching Science Fiction.” Recorded in 1999, Patrice Caldwell, Director of Institutional Renewal at Eastern New Mexico University, and celebrated science fiction author Jack Williamson discuss teaching science fiction. Listen now, and don't forget to subscribe to get updates each week for the Free To Choose Media Podcast.

Our guest this week is Tim Hartelt from the Department of Biology Education at the University of Kassel in Germany. With colleagues Helge Martens and Nina Minkley, Tim recently co-authored a study investigating if science teachers were able to diagnose the alternative conceptions the may hold when teaching biology concepts. Tim joins us to discuss the study and its findings, how teachers might identify alternative conceptions, and explain how they might be connected to their own professional experiences and content knowledge. Show notes at: https://laboutloud.com/2022/04/episode-264-alt-conceptions-teaching-science/

Jenny Mulvey, Fourth Grade Teacher Golden View Classical Academy in Golden (CO), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the goal of science class in the elementary years, the desire to give students the ability to wonder, and qualities of great science instruction for a grammar school science teacher.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over 10 million Americans vape, or smoke electronic cigarettes. E-cigarettes are also the most popular tobacco product among teenagers in this country. Some of them are marketed with bright colors and fun flavors like chocolate, creme brulee, and mint—or they're advertised as a healthier alternative to regular cigarette smoking. But last week, public health officials reported that a patient in Illinois died from a mysterious lung illness linked to vaping. In 29 states across the country, there are 193 reported cases of this unknown illness as of August 30. Most patients are teenagers or young adults and have symptoms like difficulty breathing, chest pain, vomiting, diarrhea, and fatigue. Patients with more severe cases have to be put on oxygen tanks and ventilators—and some may suffer from permanent lung damage. “Acute lung injury happens in response to all kinds of things, like inhaling a toxic chemical or an infection. This is similar to what we'd see there. The lungs' protective response gets turned on and doesn't turn off,” Dr. Frank Leone, a professor of medicine and the director of the Comprehensive Smoking Treatment Program at the University of Pennsylvania, tells Science Friday in a phone call earlier this week. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is still investigating the cause, but the illness is raising questions about the health effects of a growing smoking trend and how it should be regulated. “It's sort of a Wild West out there,” Anna Maria Barry-Jester, a senior correspondent for Kaiser Health News, tells SciFri on the phone about current regulation of electronic cigarettes. Ira talks with Anna Maria Barry-Jester and Dr. Frank Leone about the illness and vaping's health effects. It's back to school season for everyone: students, teachers, and Science Friday. Our Educator Collaborative is back with nine teaching resources from nine amazing educators—all inspired by Science Friday media. From a lesson in sauropod digestion, complete with simulated poop (yes, it's gross), to inventing a way to get plastic out of the oceans, these resources offer learners in the classroom or at home chances to engage directly with complex science and engineering topics. Program member Andrea La Rosa, an eighth-grade science teacher from Danbury Connecticut, joins Ira to talk about a topic near to our hearts: analog and digital technology. She explains how she used a drawing activity to help her students understand how the two kinds of signals are different. Plus, in a world that's getting increasingly complicated, with more concepts to learn every year, how do you make the most of students' time in science class? Science Friday education director Ariel Zych talks about the ways educators are teaching young learners to learn, think critically, and take on increasingly high-tech concepts. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.