A topic immersion course on Teaching Earth and Space Science
Explore how the geological record helps us understand the long history of the Earth system and how the Sun-Earth-Moon system affects our world. Learn effective ways to illustrate the vast scales associated with the solar system and the universe.
A topic immersion course on Teaching Elementary Life Science.
Examine the complex interactions of living and nonliving things that comprise an ecosystem. Explore a range of effective questioning techniques and discussion strategies for the classroom that can provide a context for understanding the nature of human impact on ecosystems.
Science can engage and encourage students to think critically and logically. In this course, you will learn to integrate technology into the classroom to encourage students to ask questions, collaborate with others, and explore and evaluate data. Discover software and Web activities designed to help your students organize and consolidate their thinking and analyze ideas clearly.
Learn to meet national science standards by helping students develop the skills necessary to analyze ideas, think critically, and communicate clearly. Create lessons and activities that support collaboration, inquiry, and critical thinking.
A topic immersion course on Teaching Elementary Life Science.
Go beyond the topics typically taught in elementary life science to provide your students with a foundation for the larger K-12 science scope and sequence. As you review the difference between inherited and environmental traits and examine the processes of heredity and natural selection, you will focus on ways to prepare your students for future study in genetics and evolution.
Help students learn the importance of good nutrition, a balanced diet, and physical activity with teaching resources that extend the learning of the fun and fabulous Fizzy's Lunch Lab.
Find teaching resources and program information such as episode descriptions and educational learning goals for PBS KIDS shows.
Inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers with teaching resources from SciGirls, a new weekly series from PBS KIDS designed to engage elementary and middle school girls in science, technology, engineering and math.
Find science, technology, engineering, and math resources for PreK-12 teachers and students.
Activity Packs are a growing library of theme-based widgets containing links to high-quality PBS resources and activities for multiple grade levels. If you like one, grab it!
Take a look at how population growth and development affect the environment, and find ideas for maintaining this delicate balance.
Examine controversial issues brought about by technological advances in genetics, cloning, stem cell research, and reproductive medicine, and discuss the ethical issues behind the controversies.
