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Thanks for all the interest in Science For America! Since we launched this site in July 2006, we've had over 4,700 new visitors! The new forum was created for you to collaborate and share exciting resources you've found for your classroom. All you need to do is create an account through registration, go to the forum, and start or continue a thread.
We are also working on developments for the site which will allow users to chat real-time with one another. This will allow the experienced science teachers to meet up with the newer ones, providing for development you can't find anywhere else on the web. Stay tuned for more!
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I'm lucky to have my own science classroom. I know a number of fellow science teachers who "float." They have the unfortunate responsibility of dealing with all the other issues science teachers face, only without the benefit of having a classroom to call "home." This blog is the first of a two-part series addressing teaching science as a floater. Here you'll find insight from Daniel Konecky, a former Teach For America corpsmember who had to do just that. He's got some great advice.
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We've been working on some major improvements to the core operating system on the backend that will help our users have a smoother, more enjoyable experience. These updates allow users to easily navigate the members only features of the website, including posting to the forum , adding to the Edusketch wiki , and maintaining a calendar.
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As teachers, we are well aware of how important it is to involve parents in their child's education. The science classroom often affords itself to parental involvement, since the opportunity to do hands-on work and engaging projects means visitors will look forward to what their son or daughter has been talking so much at home about.
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Differentiation can be one of the most challenging responsibilities of a teacher. With everything you need to do and keep track of, it is important you use differentiation in your classroom strategically. This means going in every day with a gameplan you will use with your learning challenged. Here are a few ideas, both low- and high-preparation, which you can use in your classroom to meet this challenge.
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As I reflect upon the first five months of my department chair duties, I realize there is still a lot to learn and a lot to do. Here's a list of 30 things you can do as a department chair to increase the effectiveness of your science team.
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Problem solving is a critical skill to develop within all science
students. The problem with problem solving is it is difficult to learn,
and difficult to teach. But it doesn't have to be. The
See-Think-Do-Check strategy breaks down the process of word problems
into four manageable pieces. Mention See-Think-Do-Check (STDC) in your
classroom every day, and even the most challenged science student will
be able to tackle word problems with confidence.
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