Science In-Between
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This is a conversation about how science teaching can move between and connect different worlds - home and school, virtual and face-to-face, science and the classroom.
Science In-Between
6d ago
In this episode, Scott and Ollie discuss the benefits, opportunities, and potential downsides of extracurricular STEM activities like Science Olympiad and science fairs.
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Daytum
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
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Science In-Between
1w ago
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Science In-Between
2w ago
In this episode, Scott and Ollie talk about different classroom discourse moves in science class. In the discussion, we draw on the Ambitious Science Teaching Discourse Primer (We can be pronounced as you wish)
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Reacher on Amazon Prime
The Big Brunch on HBOmax
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Science In-Between
3w ago
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Science In-Between
1M ago
This week we do another "magic wand" experiment and transform science education (preK to undergrad, but mostly K-12). We don't mess around and really reconceptualize everything about education.
Things that bring us joy this week:
Ultra Podcast by Rachel Maddow on MSNBC
Dr. Who - In particular the Thirteenth Doctor played by Jodie Whittaker
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Science In-Between
1M ago
In this episode, Scott and Ollie discuss how they would change teacher education if they had the magical power to do so. Midway through the episode, Ollie references an article on how some students are advised away from the teaching profession. The research by Zid Mancenido (2021) can be downloaded at: https://meridian.allenpress.com/her/article-abstract/91/4/433/474202/How-High-Achievers-Learn-That-They-Should-Not
Things that bring us joy this week:
The Sandman series on Netflix
Fall
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Science In-Between
2M ago
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Science In-Between
2M ago
In this episode, Scott and Ollie discuss the importance of curricular planning and discuss how big ideas, anchoring events, and storylines can inform the process. For help with curricular planning, check out the Ambitious Science Teaching website.
Things that bring us joy this week:
Making Pasta with Scott Conant
Abbott Elementary Season 2
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Science In-Between
2M ago
This week we talk about closure at the end of lessons and what might be an alternative to closing things down.
Madeline Hunter (Not Danielson, which is what Scott said, but did not mean).
Things that bring us joy this week:
Wet Leg
Shopcraft as Soulcraft: An Inquiry Into the Value of Work by Matthew B. Crawford
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Science In-Between
2M ago
In this episode, Scott and Ollie discuss the evolution of the concept of "scientific literacy" since the introduction of Project 2016 introduced Science for All Americans in the early 1990s.
Things that bring us joy this week:
The Spirited Man by Van Neistat
House of the Dragon
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