In the book The Art of Teaching Science, Chile is one the countries featured in an exploration of science education around the world. The article was written by Claudia Rose, Director of the International Baccalaureate Program...
Read MoreOver the past two years, there has been a movement to develop a set of common standards in mathematics and reading, and the Carnegie Corporation announced that they would be collaborating with the National Research Council to...
Read MoreLast week I received emails from colleagues that believe that film and video make a strong contribution to the public understanding of science. The three emails reflect as many ways that film and video are used in science...
Read MoreLast year was the anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin, and the 150th anniversary of the publication of his book On the Origin of Species. One of the activities I was involved in was work with a group of middle school...
Read MoreLast year was the anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin, and the 150th anniversary of the publication of his book On the Origin of Species. One of the activities I was involved in was work with a group of middle school...
Read MoreIn earlier posts I have talked about the humanistic science paradigm of learning, and have indicated that this paradigm has the potential of increasing the interest that students have in science, as well as helping students...
Read MoreThomas Friedman, writing in the New York Times entitled today’s post Global Weirding is Here. Friedman prefers to use the term “global weirding” instead of global warming because the result of global warming...
Read MoreWould it be viable to offer science as an optional subject? What would happen to enrollment in science if it were an optional course? Would students sign up for such a course? How could the course be structured to interest...
Read MoreThe Art of Science Teaching Weblog is a place to discuss issues related to science teaching. In today’s post, you will find a link to a Youtube movie comprised of many of the images and pictures that I’ve used in...
Read MoreAccording to one report, 49 of the 50 U.S. states reported snow on the ground today. Only Hawaii had no snow. Here in the Atlanta area, the massive storm that left Dallas under nearly a foot of snow (a record), the snow started...
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