inquiry

Apr

In my previous post, Surrounded by Science, I described what citizen science is and why it is important. As promised, here is my list of the Top Five Citizen Science Starters. This list is a great starting point for anyone looking for ideas to get started on an exciting new citizen science project! Top 5 [...]

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Tags: citizen science, inquiry,

Dec

Simulations for STEM Education: Top 3 Free Web Resources

[Top Three FREE Web Resources For Simulations in STEM Simulations are digital tools that actively engage students in their learning through concept application and testing of ideas. Through the use of simulations, students explore phenomena in an inquiry-based way; asking their own questions and experimenting to find their own answers. The educational power of simulations […]

Posted in: educational technology, NGSS, phenomenon based learning, STEM, STEM education, teaching and learning,

Tags: ed tech, high school science, inquiry, simulations,

Nov

Surrounded By Science: Exploring your world through citizen science projects

What is Citizen Science? Citizen science is a key component in working towards the new approach to K-12 Science Education called for by the NRC (2013). Citizen science invites regular people of any age – children, teens, and adults – to contribute to real scientific research projects, promoting scientific awareness and engagement. Typically, citizen scientists submit their observations […]

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Tags: citizen science, inquiry, NGSS,