NGSS student work rubrics released
SCALE and the Literacy Design Collaborative have released a set of Next Generation Science Standards-aligned student work rubrics for K-12.
Reeling in students for summer science and literacy with ‘Shark Week’
Oldham County's Kathy Beardsley integrated the Discovery Channel's 'Shark Week" and hands-on science activities at a Summer Literacy Camp for a one-of-a-kind science and literacy experience.
A beautiful day at Second Street School
A parent of a student at Second Street Elementary School (Frankfort Independent) shares what he learned during a recent districtwide “Campus Beautification day.
Finding teacher renewal in the woods
The Teacher Renewal Summer Institute is an opportunity for educators at all levels to learn, grow and make lasting relationships through common interests.
New from Everyday Learning on PBS LearningMedia
Look to PBS for new ways to introduce science, social studies, art, math and health concepts to your youngest students.
Reflections on three years of science collaboration
Terry Rhodes shares what she and the teachers she worked with learned through three years of collaboration and networking as part of the Science Teacher Leader Network.
A tool to build academic language in grades 6-8
The Strategic Education Research Partnership has created a free resource to increase students’ opportunities to develop academic language, discussion and argumentation skills.
Pirates in space
Berea Community High School students planned and carried out an investigation that took place above their classroom. Actually, 107,000 feet above their classroom to be exact!
Real science for real life
One key factor in the fight against forest fires is education. Read about an elementary school lesson plan that explores the mechanics of forest fires.
Super Science Olympics coming to your library
The Living Arts & Science Center in Lexington has introduced a new program just in time for summer, the Super Science Olympics.