Latest Scienceeducation Podcast Episodes
Joanna Haigh
K12Science - November 28, 2023 00:28 - 4 minutesI was recently reading the Fall, 2023 issue of “The Science Teacher” a publication of the National Science Teaching Association. In this issue, I read the article “The Use of Storytelling to Model NGSS Science and Engineering Practices” written by Adrienne Larocque and Anna Babarinde. An im...
Things to Know About the Solar Eclipse
K12Science - November 27, 2023 01:02 - 3 minutesI was recently reading the Fall, 2023 issue of “Science and Children” a publication of the National Science Teaching Association. In this issue, I read the section, “Science 101” written by Matthew Bobrowsky. He wrote an article entitled, “What Can My Students See During the Upcoming Solar E...
Scientific Ways of Doing
K12Science - November 23, 2023 16:30 - 2 minutesI was recently reading the Fall, 2023 issue of “The Science Teacher” a publication of the National Science Teaching Association. In this issue, I read the section, “Commentary” written by John Suchocki. He wrote an article entitled, “Pathways to Science Literacy.” The concepts of science a...
Without Twitter, Where Will Scientists Find Community?
Lab Out Loud - October 19, 2023 17:54 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn a recent survey, Nature asked scientists about their use of Twitter, and discovered that many decreased their use of the platform, and some have decided to leave it completely. To help understand this trend, we welcome bilingual science journalist Myriam Vidal Valero to the show. Myriam remin...
Virtual Reality
K12Science - October 18, 2023 13:22 - 2 minutesI was recently reading the Fall, 2023 issue of “Science Scope” a publication of the National Science Teaching Association. In this issue, I read the section, “Integrating Technology,” written by Michael McKenzie and Alex Fegely. They wrote an article entitled, “Differentiate Science Lessons by...
Cultivating Collaboration
K12Science - October 11, 2023 17:18 - 3 minutesI was recently reading the Fall, 2023 issue of “Science Scope” a publication of the National Science Teaching Association. In this issue, I read the section, “From the Editor’s Desk,” written by Patty McGinnis. She wrote an article entitled, “Cultivating Collaboration,” Collaboration is a key...
Playground Physics
K12Science - October 04, 2023 20:26 - 5 minutesI was recently reading the July/August 2023 issue of “Connected Science Learning” a publication of the National Science Teaching Association. In this issue, I read an article entitled, “Innovative Technology Enhances Outdoor Learning Experiences with Playground Physics.” It was written by Mic...
Science, Science, Everywhere
K12Science - September 21, 2023 16:34 - 5 minutesI was recently reading the April 2023 issue of “Connected Science Learning” a publication of the National Science Teaching Association. In this issue, I read the editorial section written by Beth Murphy. She wrote an article entitled, “Science, Science, Everywhere.” If we look to the history...
Agronomist
K12Science - August 29, 2023 20:50 - 3 minutesI was recently reading the July/August 2023 issue of “The Science Teacher” a publication of the National Science Teaching Association. In this issue, I read the “Career of the Month” column, written by Luba Vangelova. She wrote an article entitled, “Agronomist.” Agronomists, or agriculturist...
We Can't Recycle our Way Out of This: The Hidden Cost of Cheap Technology
Lab Out Loud - August 25, 2023 15:08 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsTo talk to us about the life cycle of our technology, we welcome Lucas Gutterman to the show. As the director of the Design to Last campaign with PIRG, the Public Interest Research Group, Lucas provides us with some insight and strategies on how we can advocate to make our devices last longer, a...
Dinosaur Names
K12Science - August 05, 2023 19:46 - 1 minuteI was recently reading the July/August 2023 issue of “Science and Children” a publication of the National Science Teaching Association. In this issue, I read the “Science 101” column, written by Matt Bobrowsky. He wrote an article entitled, “Origin of Dinosaur Names.” Most of our English wor...
Biomimicry
K12Science - July 27, 2023 16:15 - 4 minutesI was recently reading the July/August 2023 issue of “Science and Children” a publication of the National Science Teaching Association. In this issue, I read the “Editor’s Note” column, written by Elizabeth Barrett-Zahn. She wrote an article entitled, “Inspired by Nature: Biomimicry.” Biomim...
Megamovie 2024
K12Science - July 15, 2023 16:01 - 4 minutesI was recently reading the July/August 2023 issue of “Science Scope” a publication of the National Science Teaching Association. In this issue, I read the “Citizen Science” column, written by Jill Nugent. She wrote an article entitled, “Megamovie 2024: A Project to Eclipse All Others.” The p...
Solar Eclipse 2024
K12Science - July 11, 2023 15:40 - 4 minutesI was recently reading the July/August 2023 issue of “Science Scope” a publication of the National Science Teaching Association. In this issue, I read the “Commentary” column, written by Kurtz Miller. He wrote an article entitled, “Preparing for the Great American Eclipse of 2024.” The Great...
Teachable Moments
K12Science - July 06, 2023 23:18 - 3 minutesI was recently reading the July/August 2023 issue of “Science Scope” a publication of the National Science Teaching Association. In this issue, I read the “From the Editor’s Desk” column, written by Patty McGinnis. She wrote an article entitled, “Hurrah for Teachable Moments.” Two wonderful ...
All about limestone
GEO Podcast - June 30, 2023 05:00 - 9 minutesIn this episode, I talk about the different forms of limestone and how they form including chalk, coquina, fossiliferous limestone, travertine, and oolitic limestone. Visit our GEOetc Members Section - Over 100 teaching resources that are classroom-ready to help you teach Earth science. Ch...
Building Science Engineer
K12Science - June 26, 2023 20:16 - 5 minutesI was recently reading the May/June 2023 issue of “The Science Teacher” a publication of the National Science Teaching Association. In this issue, I read the “Career of the Month” column, written by Luba Vangelova. She wrote an article entitled, “Building Science Engineer.” Broadly speaking,...
Bowens Reaction Series
GEO Podcast - June 23, 2023 05:00 - 7 minutesIn this episode I talk about Bowen's Reaction Series - and how it tells us the order of crystallization of minerals from molten rock. Support the show
Encouraging Scientific Literacy
K12Science - June 22, 2023 21:16 - 5 minutesI was recently reading the May/June 2023 issue of “The Science Teacher” a publication of the National Science Teaching Association. In this issue, I read the “Editor’s Corner” column, written by Ann Haley MacKenzie. She wrote an article entitled, “Promoting Scientific Literacy in the Science ...
Earth's Major Systems
GEO Podcast - June 16, 2023 05:00 - 6 minutesThe Earth is a huge system made up of a number of 'spheres' - the geosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere. What are each of these spheres and how can they interact? This episode explains each sphere and gives examples of the interaction between them. Visit our GEOetc Mem...
Buying a rock (geologic) hammer
GEO Podcast - June 09, 2023 05:00 - 5 minutesIn this episode, I talk about the things to consider when buying a geologic hammer - what to look for and the decisions you will need to make. You can find this information and more in my blog post about buying a forever hammer. Visit our GEOetc Members Section - Over 100 teaching resources...
Thunderstorms
K12Science - June 08, 2023 18:06 - 3 minutesI was recently reading the May/June 2023 issue of “Science & Children” a publication of the National Science Teaching Association. In this issue, I read the “Science 101” column, written by Matt Bobrowsky. He wrote an article entitled, “What Are Some Fun Activities Related to Thunderstorms?.”...
Earth's largest volcano erupts - Mauna Loa 2022
GEO Podcast - June 02, 2023 05:00 - 7 minutesIn this episode, I talk about the recent eruption of Mauna Loa on the Big Island of Hawaii. The eruption was in 2022 and lasted just two weeks - but produced massive around of lava. Come and join us in Hawaii, or on any of our field adventures. See here for the trips for educators and here fo...
Natural Disasters
K12Science - May 31, 2023 13:52 - 3 minutesI was recently reading the May/June 2023 issue of “Science & Children” a publication of the National Science Teaching Association. In this issue, I read the “Editor’s Note” column, written by Elizabeth Barrett-Zahn. She wrote an article entitled, “Natural Disasters.” Our student population h...
Have I found gold? Simple tests to find out!
GEO Podcast - May 26, 2023 05:00 - 5 minutesIn this episode, I talk about the three common minerals that fool people into thinking they have found gold - pyrite, chalcopyrite, and mica. I talk about the simple tests you can do to find out if what you found was really gold or one of these three. Visit our GEOetc Members Section - Over 1...
FrogWatch USA
K12Science - May 25, 2023 16:26 - 4 minutesI was recently reading the May/June 2023 issue of “Science Scope” a publication of the National Science Teaching Association. In this issue, I read the “Citizen Science” column, written by Jill Nugent. She wrote an article entitled, “Surveying Sounds of the Season.” Participation in FrogWat...
Hawaii - why I love taking people to visit the volcanoes
GEO Podcast - May 19, 2023 05:00 - 9 minutesIn this episode, I talk about the four reasons I just love to take people on tours around the volcanoes in Hawaii. It is about the accessibility of seeing the planet's largest and most active volcanoes and more. Come join us on an field adventure: www.geoetc.com/field-adventures Support the show
This Comic Book Shares Secrets of Everyday Hidden Systems
Lab Out Loud - May 16, 2023 23:08 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsArtist Dan Nott joins Lab Out Loud to tell us about his new graphic nonfiction book called Hidden Systems. With the help of visual metaphors, Dan illustrates systems that we often take for granted, such as the internet, the electrical grid, and providing water. Hidden Systems reveals these diffi...
Real-World Problems
K12Science - May 16, 2023 15:50 - 3 minutesI was recently reading the May/June 2023 issue of “Science Scope” a publication of the National Science Teaching Association. In this issue, I read the “From the Editor’s Desk” column, written by Patty McGinnis. She wrote an article entitled, “Exploring Real-World Problems.” Incorporating re...
The 5 Great Extinctions
GEO Podcast - May 12, 2023 05:00 - 8 minutesIn this episode, I talk about the five great extinction events - events in which more than 70% of species on Earth become extinct. When did these occur and what might have caused each event. Visit our GEOetc Members Section - Over 100 teaching resources that are classroom-ready to help you tea...
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