Curated OER
Renewable Energy Sources
Place learners into groups to research and present different renewable energy sources. As individuals listen to the class presentations, they take notes and then write a persuasive article defending the form of energy that they feel...
Curated OER
The Scientific Method
In this science worksheet, students find the words that associate the steps of the scientific method. The answers are found at the bottom of the page.
Curated OER
Changing Surfaces of Earth
In this earth science worksheet, students find the words that are associated with landforms and erosion. The answers are found at the bottom of the page.
Curated OER
African Americans in Science
Learners examine the life of renowned African American scientists. In this science literacy instructional activity, students explore a website containing profiles and achievements of past and present African American scientists. They...
NWT Literacy Council
Nwt Literacy Council: How to Kit: Science Fun [Pdf]
This package of activities is intended for use at a family literacy event on science. The premise is that family literacy and adult literacy go hand in hand. There are suggestions for how to organize the event, and numerous ideas for...
American Institute of Biological Sciences
Action Bioscience: Issues in (Biology) Education
A series of articles on current issues in teaching biology. Several are available in Spanish.
Wisconsin Response to Intervention Center
Wisconsin Rt I Center: Print Rich Environment [Pdf]
Classroom teachers will learn the importance of a print rich environment. Teachers will learn how to implement a print rich environment and how to measure students' progress relative to the print rich environment.
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University of Richmond: Archimedes Initiative
The Archimedes Initiative is home to thematic videos on aspects of the inquiry cycle. With coverage of the ins and outs of science fair projects and video interviews of science fair participants who discuss their projects, discoveries,...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Arec: Model for Enhancing Science Literacy Using Field Geology
This course enhances science literacy by emphasizing the repeated practice of making observations, posing questions & developing hypotheses around a narrowly focused aspect of Minnesota Geology. Learners construct new knowledge using...
US Department of Education
U.s. Department of Education: Helping Your Child Learn Science
There are many activities available for families to promote science education in the community. This sites lists opportunities to do just that!
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Why Should You Be Scientifically Literate?
In this lesson, students read, discuss, and analyze an article about the importance of scientific literacy, and develop an appreciation of the role science plays in their own lives.