See on Scoop.it - Education Matters - (tech and non-tech) This infographic shows the history and milestones of the Lego brand and is brought to you by Argos, one of the UK’s leading retailers. KB…Konnected’s insight: Here are other Lego resources that I have collected on Pinterest. Lots of neat ideas and ...

#scichat Not to miss!  @UntamedScience (beta) features engaging science videos exploring #biodiversity, #biology, #physics, #chemistry, #earth science and #technology. Awesome free video podcasts that you can subscribe to on YouTube, Blip.TV (my choice), and iTunes. Some titles include: Dirt to Dinosaur: Paleontology 101 Why Leaves Change ...

As one of my weaknesses has always been science, I am working hard to begin understanding science content through curriculum work.  I needed a one-page (ok, 3-page!) guide to the content in grades 6-10, and I thought I’d pass along in case anyone else needed one as well. Progression of Science Content in Ohio’s New Learning Standards

I passed this assessment chart along to our teachers–it shows the standards by content and corresponding assessments for 14-15, and I’ve linked it as an evernote so I can update as necessary: Assessment Chart Evernote Version Hope it helps!

Posting by CobraCaroline Do you know a child who loves snakes? How about a child who loves exploring in the park and asks questions about every leaf, rock, and worm?  Or a child who wants to know how an airplane flies or what makes the trash truck so loud?  If so, you know a child who is interested in science. While hiking in the cold winter ...

Do you love seeing a professional, exciting, safe and fun live animal show at your school, library, scout meeting, party, or special event?  Are you in favor of inspiring children to care about wildlife and the environment?  How do you feel about small businesses providing jobs and income for families? RIGHT NOW there is legislation, both passed ...

fet·ish/ˈfetiSH/Noun:An inanimate object worshiped for its supposed magical powers or because it is considered to be inhabited by a spirit.A course of action to which one has an excessive and irrational commitment.Guess the goggles aren't needed for the pre-pubescent crew. That looks suspiciously like a carboy of homebrew sitting on the ...

The school year is just getting swinging.  You have been given the task of hiring and hosting this year’s school assemblies.  You have finished hiring your performers – now it’s time to get ready for the show. Step One:  Choosing the Right Location for the Show A variety of factors make up a good school assembly performance space. Availability ...

I enjoyed one of the most beautiful scenes of a jungle on my trip to Costa Rica.  We were high in the mountains above the Pacific Coast rain forests surrounded by beautifully maintained gardens. Every morning I would watch the clouds rise from the valleys into the sky. And every evening settle down into the valleys for a long rest. Many ...

Invertebrates They may be the smallest of the animals you may see in the tropical rain forest, but the variety and beauty of invertebrates is staggering. When I say insect, do you think of ugly creeping monsters attempting to crawl into your clothes?  Do you say, “Gross!”  The first insect I captured on film was this creature. Before this ...