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Students can build learning networks in Science and Math.  Concerns about on-line technology use and presence discused by age level.

Some great video resources for all sorts of purposes in a Science Class - hooks, lessons, exploration...

Some interesting apps (ipad and android) for Science lessons and demos.

Bozeman Science explains the AP Science Practises and uses the new AP Biology Exam questions throughout 8 videos to help with the explanation.

Rubric to help with the design of Inquiry Based Projects from the Calgary Science School

Case studies Modules for teaching Science - Middle school through University

Problem Based Lessons from NASA (Atmospheric and Earth Science)

A Guide for Writing Science Reports

"Virtual Researcher On Call (VROC) is a set of educational programs that connect knowledge partners - college and university professors and professionals in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) - with Canadian students in elementary and secondary schools for real-time, interactive learning opportunities."

Great overview of UbD. Lots of Science examples (though some elementary).

Inspiring Story - Thanking a Science Teacher.

New Safe ON Science available October 15th. Safety Resource for High School Teachers (Ontario) - good core resource. Pre-order made for LCS.

We're not inner NYC, but this is still inspiring in terms of thinking outside the box for ways to help students learn.

"The scientific process of asking questions and seeking answers serves as the foundation of the Institute for Inquiry®. The Institute provides a variety of workshops, forums, and resources to support an international community of scientists and educators dedicated to developing innovation and leadership in science education." This website includes self-directed workshops for educators to work through.

" In particular, scientific readers need to hone their skills for: -inferential thinking -activating prior knowledge -recognizing technical terms, academic language, and scientific vocabulary (e.g., Sutherland, 2008) -scientific exploration and reasoning"

Information about the Flipped Classroom and one bloggers thoughts on best practise.

Remember those textbook questions at the very end of the chapter that were never assigned 

The Great BAckyard Bird Count is an authentic learning experience ofr hobbyist and the learning sampling methods outside the classroom.

Forty plus Math and Physics lesson Ideas