In this episode, our host Eric Cross discusses the importance of integrating literacy skills into science instruction with Rebecca Abbott, Professional Learning Lead at the Lawerence Hall of Science at UC Berkley. Listen in as Rebecca challenges science educators to weave together vocabulary, background knowledge, and an understanding of language structures to help students make sense of complex science texts. Eric and Rebecca also chat about ways to use literacy in the service of science, and how educators can take the challenges of unfinished learning and use them to accelerate learning. 

Want to learn more from Rebecca? Attend a webinar with EdWeb!

Read about the importance of great professional learning for teachers here.

Check out some great resources from the Lawerence Hall of Science! You can read No More Science Kits or Texts in Isolation to lean more on integrating literacy into science instruction.

In this episode, we join Eric Cross as he sits down with physicist and science education specialist, Desiré Whitmore. Listen in as Desiré explains her work at the Exploratorium, a public learning laboratory. Eric and Desiré discuss finding passion in science, the importance of connecting with students, and science instruction with real-life implementations to inspire K—8 students.

Quotes:

"I think it's really amazing when we can realize as teachers... our job is not just to enforce rules on our students... our job is is to help students achieve more learning."

Follow Desiré on Twitter.

Learn more about the Exploratorium here!

In this episode, host Eric Cross is joined by supply chain engineer Juan Vivas of SpaceX to explore his "origin story" of moving to the United States to study engineering and become a successful engineer. Juan also shares the experiences that made a difference in his life and his appreciation for the teacher who inspired him along the way. Eric and Juan also discuss Juan's current work on SpaceX Project Starlink, a project to bring Internet access across the globe, as well as what it’s like to work in the supply chain during COVID.

Welcome to Science Connections: The Podcast! Science is changing before our eyes, now more than ever. So...how do we help kids figure that out? We will bring on educators, scientists, and more to discuss the importance of high-quality science instruction. In this episode, hear from our host Eric Cross about his work engaging students as a K-8 science teacher.

In this episode, our host Eric Cross discusses the importance of integrating literacy skills into science instruction with Rebecca Abbott, Professional Learning Lead at the Lawerence Hall of Science at UC Berkley. Listen in as Rebecca challenges science educators to weave together vocabulary, background knowledge, and an understanding of language structures to help students make sense of complex science texts. Eric and Rebecca also chat about ways to use literacy in the service of science, and how educators can take the challenges of unfinished learning and use them to accelerate learning. 

Want to learn more from Rebecca? Attend a webinar with EdWeb!

Read about the importance of great professional learning for teachers here.

Check out some great resources from the Lawerence Hall of Science! You can read No More Science Kits or Texts in Isolation to lean more on integrating literacy into science instruction.

In this episode, we join Eric Cross as he sits down with physicist and science education specialist, Desiré Whitmore. Listen in as Desiré explains her work at the Exploratorium, a public learning laboratory. Eric and Desiré discuss finding passion in science, the importance of connecting with students, and science instruction with real-life implementations to inspire K—8 students.

Quotes:

"I think it's really amazing when we can realize as teachers... our job is not just to enforce rules on our students... our job is is to help students achieve more learning."

Follow Desiré on Twitter.

Learn more about the Exploratorium here!

In this episode, host Eric Cross is joined by supply chain engineer Juan Vivas of SpaceX to explore his "origin story" of moving to the United States to study engineering and become a successful engineer. Juan also shares the experiences that made a difference in his life and his appreciation for the teacher who inspired him along the way. Eric and Juan also discuss Juan's current work on SpaceX Project Starlink, a project to bring Internet access across the globe, as well as what it’s like to work in the supply chain during COVID.

Welcome to Science Connections: The Podcast! Science is changing before our eyes, now more than ever. So...how do we help kids figure that out? We will bring on educators, scientists, and more to discuss the importance of high-quality science instruction. In this episode, hear from our host Eric Cross about his work engaging students as a K-8 science teacher.