You can bring writing into your classroom in all content areas with a practical plan developed in this course. Covering the research basis for writing across the curriculum, the course will help you teach students effective writing processes, including finding the time to write. You'll learn sound techniques for evaluating writing skills and discover proven ways to promote writing to students.
A topic immersion course on Teaching Middle School Physical Science.
Capture your students' attention in a flash. Discover compelling examples of energy transfer from everyday situations to share with your students. Develop effective ways to illustrate the concept of conservation of energy and to explain what happens when energy is converted from one form to another.
A topic immersion course on Teaching Middle School Physical Science.
Investigate the mechanisms and influences of different types of heat transfer, including radiation, convection, and conduction, using theoretical models and real world examples. Examine teaching models using formative assessment strategies specifically suited to these topics.
A topic immersion course on Teaching Middle School Physical Science.
Uncover unique and engaging resources that allow you and your students to investigate changes in density, and how dissolving one substance into another affects mass and volume. Within the context of these topics, you will learn to create a classroom that fosters inquiry learning.
A topic immersion course on Teaching Middle School Physical Science
Advance your understanding and increase the effectiveness of your teaching about the fundamental principles of light absorption and reflection and the similarities and differences between different types of waves, from sound waves to visible light. Explore the use of guiding questions and prediction strategies.
A topic immersion course on Teaching Earth and Space Science
Examine the causes of weather and explore technological advances to monitor weather. Consider the impact of human activity on climate change.
From the show 'Digital Media: New Learners of the 21st Century,' we invite you to check out free online apps that make integrating digital media into the classroom, afterschool learning environment, or home both fun and easy.
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.
PBS Teachers Live! Webinars feature education technology experts and PBS producers sharing resources and strategies to help teachers use digital media to engage students in rich learning experiences. Recordings of all of our previous events are available on the archive page.
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!
Learn how medical pioneers who researched antibiotics, genetics and organ transplants have contributed to better treatments and some cures.
Investigate the many facets of the oceans, including marine and shore life, ecosystems, extreme weather, and early explorers.
