Enhance your understanding and teaching of life science. In addition to developing content knowledge, you will be introduced to the constructivist learning model, learn a range of effective teaching methodologies and experience a media-rich learning environment which you can use with your students.
Enhance your understanding and teaching of physical science by exploring the concepts of motion, force, and matter that are part of daily life. Learn to incorporate observation, discourse, and experimentation into classroom lessons.
Experience the constructivist-learning model firsthand as you deepen your knowledge of the entire range of life science topics: from the structure and function of organisms and cells, to applied genetics and natural selection. This course incorporates inquiry, methodology, and metacognitive strategies for learning and teaching.
Deepen your understanding of the science concepts needed to teach standards-based curricula in middle school. Increase your content knowledge of physical science topics of energy transfer, light and waves, heat transfer, and density and solubility. Learn methods and metacognitive strategies for learning and teaching, including scientific reasoning, prediction, and abstract and critical thinking.
Help students unravel the mysteries and complexities of scientific concepts by training them to approach science texts in new ways. Learn effective strategies to help your students arrange ideas, understand text organization, set goals for reading, make meaningful connections, and persevere through challenging materials.
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.
