(I always need to update this, but it's always low on my list. Suggestions are always welcome -- just drop me a line. See also some course readings and research for my teaching classes.)
General information and resources
| Center for Science and Math Education |
| Utah State Office of Education Science Home Page (including science core curricula) |
| Science endorsement info |
| Job posting info |
| Utah Core Curricula (UEN) |
| NCLB Science |
| The Exploratorium's tools for teaching |
Organizations, commissions, and projects
Background references:
| NARST Research Matters for Science Teachers | ||
NSTA position statements
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| NSTA background papers |
Instructional strategies:
| Ideas for Layered Curriculum at help4teachers.com |
| The Exploratorium's Institute for Inquiry resources, including great definitions/descriptions of inquiry |
| The Learning Cycle (originally attributed to Karlpus, then Lawson, etc.): |
| The 5E instructional model (an extension of the original "Learning Cycle," so it is often referred to as such): |
Alternative conceptions and learning:
Misconceptions regarding the Utah State Core:
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Lesson plans and ideas:
| Educator's Reference Desk database of science lesson plans |
| Teacher Focus |
Teaching philosophy:
| Professional Reflection on Teaching |
| Teaching Perspectives Inventory (TPI) Website |
| Teaching Goals Inventory |
Assessment:
| Field-tested Learning Assessment Guide (FLAG) |
Extras:
| Free stuff for science teaching |
| Evolution disclaimer stickers |
| Taking the fun and excitement out of science (from The Onion) |