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Outside the Classroom

K12Science

I was recently reading the July-August 2025 issue of “Science Scope”, a publication of the National Science Teaching Association. In this issue, I read the section, “From the Editor’s Desk” written by Patty McGinnis She wrote an article entitled, “‘Science Beyond Classroom Walls.” Moving science beyond the classroom can cultivate a sense of environmental stewardship.

Best Practices for Science Classroom Chemicals

K12Science

I was recently reading the June 30, 2025 blog posting on the National Science Teachers Association website. The blog was posted by Ken Roy and the title of his blog post was “Dealing with Chemical Waste in the Science Instructional Space.” Unattended hazardous chemical waste can be unsafe, and at times, dangerous. In Ken’s blog posting, he shares 10 key factors to consider for an appropriate chemical disposal program in school.

Teaching Science to Girls

K12Science

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...

Logistics Engineer

K12Science

I was recently reading the May - June 2025 issue of “The Science Teacher”, a publication of the National Science Teaching Association. In this issue, I read the section, “Career of the Month” written by Luba Vangelova She wrote an article entitled, “‘Logistics Engineer Ron Charest.” Logistics engineers typically work on supply chains, which encompass all of the steps required to get finished products to users, from procuring raw materials for factories, to warehousing and transporting goods. Ron Charest is a logistics engineer for the Coast Guard in Washington, DC.

Logistics Engineer

K12Science

I was recently reading the May - June 2025 issue of “The Science Teacher”, a publication of the National Science Teaching Association. In this issue, I read the section, “Career of the Month” written by Luba Vangelova She wrote an article entitled, “‘Logistics Engineer Ron Charest.” Logistics engineers typically work on supply chains, which encompass all of the steps required to get finished products to users, from procuring raw materials for factories, to warehousing and transporting goods. Ron Charest is a logistics engineer for the Coast Guard in Washington, DC.

Nature Scavenger Hunt

K12Science

I was recently reading the May - June 2025 issue of “Science and Children”, a publication of the National Science Teaching Association. In this issue, I read the section, “Science 101” written by Matt Bobrowsky. He wrote an article entitled, “‘What Would Be An Activity That Involves Both Learning and Play?.” A nature scavenger hunt can encourage exploration, observation, and critical thinking while being fun and engaging which shows that it can be an activity that involves both learning and play.

Amazing Summer

K12Science

I was recently reading the May - June 2025 issue of “Science and Children”, a publication of the National Science Teaching Association. In this issue, I read the section, “The Poetry of Science” written by Amy Ludwig VanDerwater. She wrote an article entitled, “‘Out of the Box Summer.” As we enter, “Summer Vacation Time,” it is helpful to provide students with some creative ways that they can enjoy summer outdoors.

Amazing Summer

K12Science

I was recently reading the May - June 2025 issue of “Science and Children”, a publication of the National Science Teaching Association. In this issue, I read the section, “The Poetry of Science” written by Amy Ludwig VanDerwater. She wrote an article entitled, “‘Out of the Box Summer.” As we enter, “Summer Vacation Time,” it is helpful to provide students with some creative ways that they can enjoy summer outdoors.

Playful Classroom

K12Science

I was recently reading the May - June 2025 issue of “Science and Children”, a publication of the National Science Teaching Association. In this issue, I read the section, “Editor’s Note” written by Elizabeth Barret-Zahn. She wrote an article entitled, “‘Prioritizing Play.” We can’t turn every lesson into an open-ended discovery session. But where can discovery, creativity and fun be sprinkled in? With a subtle mindset change, we can make learning feel less like work and more like play.

Bumble Bee Watch

K12Science

I was recently reading the May - June 2025 issue of “Science Scope”, a publication of the National Science Teaching Association. In this issue, I read the section, “Citizen Science” written by Jill Nugent. She wrote an article entitled, “‘Participate in Pollinator Science This Season with Bumble Bee Watch.” Spring and summer serve as a rewarding time for students to survey pollinator biodiversity. In fact, the month of June is known as pollinator month, making this a natural time of the year to incorporate pollinator science in your classroom. Bumble Bee Watch...

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