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Best Science Lessons & Activities

By Diana Restifo published 20 December 22

Bring the wonderful world of science into your classroom with these top lesson and activities

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What is Phenomenon-Based Learning?

By Erik Ofgang published 5 December 22

Phenomenon-based learning sparks students’ curiosity by creating science lessons that rely upon real-world phenomena.

The Benefits of Early STEM Education

By Erik Ofgang published 4 November 22

The benefits of early STEM education come from fostering young children’s natural curiosity and love for exploration.

Teaching About the James Webb Space Telescope

By Erik Ofgang last updated 1 August 22

The James Webb Space Telescope provides lots of opportunities for teachers to engage and inspire their students.

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How to Teach with the U.S. Government’s UFO Report

By Erik Ofgang published 17 May 22

The U.S. government’s UFO report provides the perfect opportunity to teach about media literacy and the search for extraterrestrial life.

How to Teach Climate Change Without Scaring Students

By Erik Ofgang published 13 August 21

Dr. Eric J. Pyle, president of the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA), offers advice for how to teach climate change without scaring or dividing students.

How to Teach NASA’s Mars Landing

By Erik Ofgang last updated 18 February 21

NASA’s Perseverance Rover is scheduled to land on the Red Planet Thursday. Here’s how to stream the event in-class and get your students ready.

Readorium Helps Kids Build Reading Skills While Learning Science

By TL Editors published 26 March 20

Readorium is a website offering a virtual science library with books and activities that focus on building students reading comprehension and science knowledge.

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