All-Things Science!

 

All- Things Science! 

Interactive Slide-Deck 

A comprehensive slide deck has been created for teachers.  This slide deck provides amazing resources around ordering/ purchasing science materials, science integration, grading science, STEM field studies, research on Why Science, and more.  Consider bookmarking this resource for future reference.

Shopping list: this list is intended to guide OPs in making purchases that are requested by teachers. Your building should come up with an internal process and timeline for teachers to request purchases.  More information on science materials, please see pages 11-13 of the Elementary Science update slide deck linked below.  

Elementary Science Update - Link 

Shopping list- Link 

 

Equitable Science Instruction for ALL Learners

What are some strategies for achieving equitable science instruction for ALL learners?  Where would you start for implementing equitable practices into your classroom?  STEM teaching tool #59 helps answer these and other questions around integrating science learning experiences into special education settings. 

If this is your first experience with the STEM teaching tools, there are a few things that you might want to know.

1) STEM teaching tools are developed by teachers and researchers and topics have been identified based on what is of interest to teachers.

2) Within each tool you will find links to additional resources, research materials, and current practices.

In addition, a link to additional STEM tools that pertain to the topic you selected is provided within each tool.

STEM teaching tool #59- Link 

Science PD inside and outside NTPS

The following Professional Development is being offered for Life skills teachers.  All offerings inside NTPS can be found on Frontline

Professional Development IN and OUT of district:

Use the  link below for a list of  PD opportunities within NTPS and from agencies around our region. 

SCIENCE PD- Link

STEM in Action Kit Muddy Mats

STEM in Action Kit Muddy Mats 

Muddy Mats 

Implementing Muddy Mats and need additional resources? 

Try these links: 

STEM in Action Muddy Mats home extension- Link

To access the online Muddy Mats resources and black line masters, click on the link below:

online resources for Muddy Mats-Link

While visiting this site, check out the video of help for Muddy Mats exploration set up video, blackline masters in both PDF and MS word format, and engineering steps.  

Science for all students

Science for all 

This article, Let's Get Physical: Making science accessible for students with physical disabilities discusses the importance of making science available for all students.  From a list of scientists with physical disabilities to sample lesson ideas, this article helps support all learners regardless of physical limitations. A list of internet resources, the NSTA resources for science for students with disabilities and additional resources are listed. 


Let's Get Physical article- Link

STEM in Action kit Wild Feet

STEM in Action kit Wild Feet

Wild Feet

Looking for additional resources to support the implementation of the STEM in Action Kit Wild Feet?  Try these links:

How does velcro work? Design squad: 2:31- Link

Geckos defy gravity. 4:29- Link

How suction cups work. 1:27- link

Questions for STEM Facilitation- Link

To access the online Wild Feet resources and black line masters, click on the link below: 

online resources for Wild Feet- Link 

While visiting this link check out the video of students testing each shoe plan for additional support,  find your blackline masters in both PDF and MS word format, engineering steps,  an interactive whiteboard activity and many more resources.