What happens when three presenters who speak Russian, Portuguese, and Japanese teach Spanish speaking students about natural selection? Science ensues! Teaching science can be hard, teaching science to a class that doesn’t speak the same language as you can be even harder. Here are some tips for teaching science to ESL (English as a Second Language) students.
At the beginning of summer, my aunt asked me to spend a week babysitting my four-year-old cousin. We both agreed that it would be a piece of cake—that is, until I woke up at 8 AM on my first day of babysitting, nose to nose with an antsy toddler. The gravity of the situation hit me all at once — […]
August 2013 CRS works with 1,000+ teachers in over 100 elementary schools, impacting the science learning of over 25,000 students.Here’s what teachers say about teaching science to young students:
Program Intern Eric Holtzman shares his pictures & experiences from the Galapagos.
The Edible Schoolyard & UC Botanical Garden's 'Botany on Your Plate' lead to delicious investigations & inquiry learning.
Though famous for space missions like Curiosity, much of NASA's work focuses on getting kids excited about science.
High-quality science education gives students the chance to develop important tools that can help them to pursue a lifetime of learning. Having good science instruction from a young age means that kids can learn about what scientists really do and learn to use the language of science, which can inspire them to pursue it recreationally and professionally in their lives. Learning […]
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The mission of CRS is to empower teachers and STEM professionals serving schools in historically marginalized communities to activate TK-8 students’ curiosity about the world, foster critical thinking, and inspire children to imagine future career pathways. We envision a community of educators, scientists, families and partners working together to build school cultures that equip all children to explore the world around them and build the skills needed to become innovators, problem solvers, environmental stewards, life-long learners and leaders. CRS leads a dynamic network, fostering relationships and collaborations that leverage expertise and resources to transform science teaching and learning toward greater equity, opportunity, and success for all students.
Our goal is simple: help teachers give students more opportunities to “do science” – to ask questions, test ideas, get their hands on real science activities. We need to inspire the next generation of thinkers, makers, problem solvers, and leaders!