Science Teacher Toolkit by Micah McGrew https://padlet.com/micahlmcgrew/j781b4wd5vdyj7qa en-us 2022-02-16 03:58:13 UTC 2023-04-28 18:32:27 UTC hello@padlet.com Science Instruction Methods micahlmcgrew https://padlet.com/micahlmcgrew/j781b4wd5vdyj7qa/wish/2572097721 “Teaching Science in 3D” Podcast hosted by Erin Sadler and Nicole VanTassel who share a passion for science education. I found this podcast on “educatortechnology.com” an article about the 17 best science podcasts of 2023. It is a beneficial source for teachers in need of some inspiration on methods and topics to teach science in the classroom. There are over 100 episodes discussing methods of instruction, improving science discussion in the classroom, science current events, science curriculum, and interesting topics, and how to make them into a lesson. Link]]> 2023-04-28 17:49:45 UTC https://padlet.com/micahlmcgrew/j781b4wd5vdyj7qa/wish/2572097721 Science Instruction Methods micahlmcgrew https://padlet.com/micahlmcgrew/j781b4wd5vdyj7qa/wish/2572099401 “New Tech Network” is an article and video on “newtechnetwork.org” about designing and efficiently running a problem-based learning, science classroom. The video discusses all the ways this method of instruction elicits higher-order learning and helps teachers rekindle their love for teaching again. This website is intended for educators looking for new methods of instruction. Link


]]> 2023-04-28 17:51:35 UTC https://padlet.com/micahlmcgrew/j781b4wd5vdyj7qa/wish/2572099401 Science Instruction Methods micahlmcgrew https://padlet.com/micahlmcgrew/j781b4wd5vdyj7qa/wish/2572100477 “The Learning Scientists” is a web page made by psychologists who have studied the psychology behind learners. It is a web page full of books to purchase, blogs, and many podcast episodes that cover their journey in research, good study habits, ways of learning, obstacles in learning, effective teaching methods, and more. This web page was designed for students, parents, and educators. Link ]]> 2023-04-28 17:52:52 UTC https://padlet.com/micahlmcgrew/j781b4wd5vdyj7qa/wish/2572100477 Science Instruction Methods micahlmcgrew https://padlet.com/micahlmcgrew/j781b4wd5vdyj7qa/wish/2572104668 “The Science Teacher Toolbox” by Tara C. Dale and Mandi T. White is a great book for teachers that can be purchased through Amazon. It includes classroom-tested resources offering hundreds of accessible, student-friendly lessons and strategies that can be implemented in a variety of educational settings in a how-to, step-by-step format. Link ]]> 2023-04-28 17:57:29 UTC https://padlet.com/micahlmcgrew/j781b4wd5vdyj7qa/wish/2572104668 Science Instruction Methods micahlmcgrew https://padlet.com/micahlmcgrew/j781b4wd5vdyj7qa/wish/2572105911 “Four Good Science Teaching Strategies & How to Use Them” is an article by educator Larry Ferlazzo in “edweek.org”. This is a website that explains four different teaching strategies, the research behind their effectiveness, and step-by-step how to implement them. This resource is beneficial for teachers and parents looking for more effective ways to engage and assist students in learning science. Link ]]> 2023-04-28 17:58:55 UTC https://padlet.com/micahlmcgrew/j781b4wd5vdyj7qa/wish/2572105911 Nature of Science micahlmcgrew https://padlet.com/micahlmcgrew/j781b4wd5vdyj7qa/wish/2572107807 “The Outdoor Scientist” is a children’s book by Temple Gadin you can purchase on Amazon. This book provides 40 fun outdoor activities for children that promote independent thinking, exploring the natural world, and making sense of what we see. This would be a great book to purchase as a parent or as a teacher. Educators can incorporate these activities into their lessons or use them as brain breaks while exposing students to the nature of science. Link ]]> 2023-04-28 18:00:57 UTC https://padlet.com/micahlmcgrew/j781b4wd5vdyj7qa/wish/2572107807 Nature of Science micahlmcgrew https://padlet.com/micahlmcgrew/j781b4wd5vdyj7qa/wish/2572109215 “Nature of Science” hosted by the Amoeba Sisters is a great youtube video to explain the nature of science. Teachers could use this video in class before teaching a lesson to introduce this topic. Additionally, the Amoeba Sisters have many other videos covering a variety of science content. Link


]]> 2023-04-28 18:02:29 UTC https://padlet.com/micahlmcgrew/j781b4wd5vdyj7qa/wish/2572109215 Nature of Science micahlmcgrew https://padlet.com/micahlmcgrew/j781b4wd5vdyj7qa/wish/2572110835 “Nature and Science 4 Kids” is a podcast on Apple podcasts hosted by Moosejaw Matt. It talks about different things in nature, the science behind how it was discovered and it is fun and entertaining for kids. This is a great resource for kids, parents, and teachers. Teachers can put this podcast on in the morning or while quiet work is taking place.  Link


]]> 2023-04-28 18:04:12 UTC https://padlet.com/micahlmcgrew/j781b4wd5vdyj7qa/wish/2572110835 Nature of Science micahlmcgrew https://padlet.com/micahlmcgrew/j781b4wd5vdyj7qa/wish/2572112189 “Bill Nye the Science Guy” is a classic series of videos found on youtube you can use in the classroom. Bill Nye does experiments and explains how to do them and the results of the experiment. His videos are fun and entertaining and a good resource for teachers to use as a brain break for students. Link 


]]> 2023-04-28 18:05:35 UTC https://padlet.com/micahlmcgrew/j781b4wd5vdyj7qa/wish/2572112189 Nature of Science micahlmcgrew https://padlet.com/micahlmcgrew/j781b4wd5vdyj7qa/wish/2572113699 Seacoast Science Center is a state park in New Hampshire, but they also have a website. On this website, they post weekly science videos (about experiments, discoveries, and observations in nature), free lesson plans and curriculum, free activities and assessments, and offer virtual field trips. This is a great resource for teachers to use in the classroom. Link


]]> 2023-04-28 18:07:04 UTC https://padlet.com/micahlmcgrew/j781b4wd5vdyj7qa/wish/2572113699 Earth and Space Science micahlmcgrew https://padlet.com/micahlmcgrew/j781b4wd5vdyj7qa/wish/2572114802 "Kids.nationalgeographic.org” is a great source for elementary students to use during computer time, doing research, or for fun. They have an article called “Mission to Earth” talking about Earth in its solar system. It includes pictures, videos, fun facts, written articles, games, and other ways to explore. Link


]]> 2023-04-28 18:08:17 UTC https://padlet.com/micahlmcgrew/j781b4wd5vdyj7qa/wish/2572114802 Earth and Space Science micahlmcgrew https://padlet.com/micahlmcgrew/j781b4wd5vdyj7qa/wish/2572114939 "TimeforKids.com" is a website full of articles are all different reading levels. It has its own section on space. This is a great resource for elementary school students to do research or to use during their reading block if they are discussing space in class. Link


]]> 2023-04-28 18:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/micahlmcgrew/j781b4wd5vdyj7qa/wish/2572114939 Earth and Space Science micahlmcgrew https://padlet.com/micahlmcgrew/j781b4wd5vdyj7qa/wish/2572115046 Khan Academy has a great video about “The Solar System”. It talks about how our solar system is formed and everything you can find in it. Khan Academy does a great job at visualizing things for students and really breaking things down. This would be a great video for elementary or middle school students before they build a model of the solar system. Link


]]> 2023-04-28 18:08:30 UTC https://padlet.com/micahlmcgrew/j781b4wd5vdyj7qa/wish/2572115046 Earth and Space Science micahlmcgrew https://padlet.com/micahlmcgrew/j781b4wd5vdyj7qa/wish/2572115168 “Houston We Have a Podcast” is a podcast hosted by NASA’s scientist at the Johnson Space Center that can be found on “nasa.gov”. It covers orbits around the Earth, space missions, what it would take to live on Mars, and everything in space. This podcast would be most appropriate for teenagers, young adults, and adults, but would be a great resource for teachers to listen to, learn, and pull out some cool facts to incorporate into their lessons on earth and space science.  Link 

]]> 2023-04-28 18:08:37 UTC https://padlet.com/micahlmcgrew/j781b4wd5vdyj7qa/wish/2572115168 Earth and Space Science micahlmcgrew https://padlet.com/micahlmcgrew/j781b4wd5vdyj7qa/wish/2572115253 "Agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com" is a website that allows you access to journal publishings of original articles about all of the earth, planetary and space sciences. This is a great resource considering research articles and journals are often required to write research papers in college and high school, however, it is hard to access these resources without paying. This website would be great for teachers who want to learn more about this science content area and it is a great resource to share with high or college students. Link


]]> 2023-04-28 18:08:43 UTC https://padlet.com/micahlmcgrew/j781b4wd5vdyj7qa/wish/2572115253 Life Science micahlmcgrew https://padlet.com/micahlmcgrew/j781b4wd5vdyj7qa/wish/2572121717 “Life Cycles” by Sam Folcner is a picture book that goes over a variety of cycles like water, butterflies, dolphins, and birds. It has really colorful, pretty illustrations which would make it a great read-aloud book for an elementary class. This book would also be beneficial for a teacher to purchase and put in their classroom libraries. This book can be purchased on Amazon. Link 


]]> 2023-04-28 18:15:30 UTC https://padlet.com/micahlmcgrew/j781b4wd5vdyj7qa/wish/2572121717 Life Science micahlmcgrew https://padlet.com/micahlmcgrew/j781b4wd5vdyj7qa/wish/2572121809  “Jumpstart.com” is a website that offers free life science activities for kids. This would be a great resource for a teacher to show their elementary class. This website could be a reward for students after they complete their work. Link 

]]> 2023-04-28 18:15:36 UTC https://padlet.com/micahlmcgrew/j781b4wd5vdyj7qa/wish/2572121809 Life Science micahlmcgrew https://padlet.com/micahlmcgrew/j781b4wd5vdyj7qa/wish/2572121911 Science A-Z is a website that offers resources for teaching life science from kindergarten to 6th grade. This is a great website for teachers when constructing their unit for teaching life science because the resources include books, unit plans, lesson plans, videos, printables, games, activities, worksheets, and so much more. You just click on life science, find the grade you teaching and click on the life science topic you are about to teach and it gives a ridiculous amount of resources. Link 

]]> 2023-04-28 18:15:43 UTC https://padlet.com/micahlmcgrew/j781b4wd5vdyj7qa/wish/2572121911 Life Science micahlmcgrew https://padlet.com/micahlmcgrew/j781b4wd5vdyj7qa/wish/2572122000 Rock ‘N Learn is a youtube channel that has many fun educational videos for kids. They have a whole section on science and one in particular on the basics of life science. It goes over a lot of basic vocabulary and briefly explains many topics that are the basis of life science. It would be a good introduction video for a class about life science or a good review video before an assessment. Link 

]]> 2023-04-28 18:15:50 UTC https://padlet.com/micahlmcgrew/j781b4wd5vdyj7qa/wish/2572122000 Life Science micahlmcgrew https://padlet.com/micahlmcgrew/j781b4wd5vdyj7qa/wish/2572122143  On Kidsdiscover.com they offer a list of life science books for elementary school students and teachers. You have to purchase these books but if you were to be in the market for life science books for your students this website offers a huge selection. Additionally, they also offer free life science lesson plans! Link 

]]> 2023-04-28 18:16:00 UTC https://padlet.com/micahlmcgrew/j781b4wd5vdyj7qa/wish/2572122143 Physical Science micahlmcgrew https://padlet.com/micahlmcgrew/j781b4wd5vdyj7qa/wish/2572128793
Rock ‘N Learn is a youtube channel that has many fun educational videos for kids. They have a whole section on science and one in particular on the basics of Physical Science. The video goes over lab safety, the scientific method, atoms, molecules, electricity, magnetism, motion, energy, states of matter, and more. The video provides clear explanations and humor making this video perfect for the classroom and home. Also, the video was created along with teachers to meet state test standards. It goes over a lot of basic vocabulary and briefly explains many topics that are the basis of life science. It would be a good introduction video for a class about learning about life science or a good review video before an assessment. Link
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Science A-Z is a website that offers resources for teaching life science from kindergarten to 6th grade. This is a great website for teachers when constructing their unit for teaching physical science because the resources include books, unit plans, lesson plans, videos, printables, games, activities, worksheets, and so much more. You just click on life science, find the grade you teaching and click on the life science topic you are about to teach and it gives a ridiculous amount of resources. Link 

]]> 2023-04-28 18:23:10 UTC https://padlet.com/micahlmcgrew/j781b4wd5vdyj7qa/wish/2572128952 Physical Science micahlmcgrew https://padlet.com/micahlmcgrew/j781b4wd5vdyj7qa/wish/2572129039
Khan Academy has a great video called “Introduction to Physics”. It talks about the basics of physical science and many topics that could be later expanded on in the classroom. Khan Academy does a great job at visualizing things for students and really breaking things down. This would be a great video for elementary or middle school students before they start a lesson on physical science. Link

]]> 2023-04-28 18:23:16 UTC https://padlet.com/micahlmcgrew/j781b4wd5vdyj7qa/wish/2572129039 Physical Science micahlmcgrew https://padlet.com/micahlmcgrew/j781b4wd5vdyj7qa/wish/2572129104
“Physics for Kids” on “duckster.com” is a website with different categories of content for kids. They have a physical science section that provides a variety of different topics relating to physical science. Students just clock in on the topic they want and it takes them to a mini-lesson on this topic. This website would be great for upper elementary students doing independent research or a research project on physical science. Link 

]]> 2023-04-28 18:23:20 UTC https://padlet.com/micahlmcgrew/j781b4wd5vdyj7qa/wish/2572129104 Physical Science micahlmcgrew https://padlet.com/micahlmcgrew/j781b4wd5vdyj7qa/wish/2572129197
“Forces: Physical Science for Kids” by Andi Dhein is a picture book about a character named Harry who explores gravity, magnetism, push-pull forces, and friction in everyday contexts. This book is a fun read and a good introduction to physical science for lower-level elementary school students. Its illustrations make it a great book for a read-aloud. This book would also be beneficial for a teacher to purchase and put in their classroom libraries. This book can be purchased on Amazon. Link 

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