by Michael Frankfort | Dec 2, 2022 | All Science Teachers, Article, Biology, Blog, Critical Thinking, Elementary, Environment, General Interest, Inquiry, Media Type, Resource Type, Scientific Literacy, Secondary, Strands, Understanding Earth and Space Systems, Understanding Life Systems
Submitted by Michael Frankfort @mfrank_76 Click HERE for a link to the full article. Scientists from the University of Queensland have discovered that the larvae of the beetle Zophobas morio, known as superworms, can digest Styrofoam (polystyrene). These larvae carry...
by Michael Frankfort | Nov 30, 2022 | Article, Biology, Blog, Critical Thinking, General Interest, Inquiry, Scientific Literacy, Understanding Life Systems
Submitted by Claire Zuliani @MsZuliani & Michael Frankfort @mfrank_76 Please click HERE for the full article Here are 11 intriguing facts about poop, focusing on its significance for health: Poop as a Health Indicator: Your stool can provide crucial insights into...
by Michael Frankfort | Nov 25, 2022 | All Science Teachers, Article, Biology, Blog, Critical Thinking, Elementary, Environment, General Interest, Inquiry, Media Type, Postsecondary, Resource Type, Scientific Literacy, Secondary, Strands, Understanding Life Systems
Click HERE for a link to the full article. In October 2021, China announced that giant pandas are now classified as vulnerable rather than endangered. This change aligns with the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN) 2016 reclassification. Key...
by Michael Frankfort | Nov 22, 2022 | All Science Teachers, Article, Blog, Critical Thinking, Elementary, Environment, General Interest, Kindergarten, Media Type, Other Topics, Postsecondary, Resource Type, Scientific Literacy, STEM, Teaching Strategies, Teaching Tools
Please click HERE for a link to the article. The article by Matthew Lynch, published on June 7, 2017, discusses new research indicating that children prefer reading physical books over digital devices like iPads and Kindles. Key findings include: Study Results:...
by Michael Frankfort | Nov 17, 2022 | All Science Teachers, Blog, Coding, Critical Thinking, General Interest, Inquiry, Resource Type, Scientific Investigation Skills and Career Exploration, Scientific Literacy, STEM, Technology Enhanced Learning
Submitted by Michael Frankfort @mfrank_76 Please click HERE for a link to the main website. Exploration Generation (ExGen) is an initiative that offers K-12 educators comprehensive resources for teaching STEM concepts with a focus on aerospace, engineering, and...
by Michael Frankfort | Nov 15, 2022 | All Science Teachers, Blog, Coding, Critical Thinking, Elementary, Environment, General Interest, Lesson Plan, Media Type, Other Topics, Physics, Postsecondary, Resource Type, Scientific Investigation Skills and Career Exploration, Scientific Literacy, Secondary, STEM, Strands, Teaching Strategies, Teaching Tools, Technology Enhanced Learning, Understanding Earth and Space Systems, Understanding Matter and Energy, Understanding Structures and Mechanisms, Video
https://www.nsta.org/nascar-kids The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) offers a collection of free NASCAR-themed educational resources designed to engage K-8 students in STEM learning. These resources, available on the NSTA NASCAR Kids website, include...
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