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Richard Varner replied to Jurema Nicole Gorham's discussion Structuring Science Curriculum for Middle School ScienceJessica Fries-Gaither posted a blog postOnline Resource Roundup
Here are a few new resources I've recently learned about:Nature Works Everywherehttp://www.natureworkseverywhere.org/Introducing a new online portal providing teachers and students with tools to explore and understand nature's fantastic factory. The Nature Conservancy and its scientists have partnered with Discovery Education to create Nature Works Everywhere to help students learn the science behind how nature works for us and how we can…See More
Jessica Fries-Gaither replied to Jurema Nicole Gorham's discussion Structuring Science Curriculum for Middle School Science"Hi Jurema,
I haven't taught with a spiraling curriculum in middle school - my experience mirrored yours (7th grade was life science, 8th grade was earth and physical). However, it just occurred to me that you have an interesting opportunity…"
Neil Sandham replied to Jurema Nicole Gorham's discussion Structuring Science Curriculum for Middle School Science"Hi Jurema
I don't know if this helps you or not, but I thought I would offer this piece of information just in case. I teach in Alberta, Canada. Our Middle School Science curriculum is a spiraling curriculum that clearly states…"
Richard Varner replied to Jurema Nicole Gorham's discussion Structuring Science Curriculum for Middle School Science"Jurema,
While there are certainly philosophical arguments for both sides of the spiraling curriculum debate, I would look first to your district and state curriculum outcomes for guidance. You may wish to look at the new Science Frameworks as…"
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