Science In-Between

By Scott McDonald and Ollie DreonScience Technology Education

Science In-Between episodes

May 06, 2022 Episode 87: What We Do as Academics
In this episode, Scott and Ollie discuss the differences between explanation and argumentation as practices in science classes. We also dig into the common "CER" model of argumentation which scaffolds students through Claims, Evidence, and Reasoning to make evidence-based arguments.
Things that bring us joy this week:
Word Hunt on Game Pigeon
Sage Solitaire
FlipFlop Solitaire
Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind
42 min
April 27, 2022 Episode 86: The Illusion of Control
Disciplined Improvisation - Sawyer, R. K. (2004). Creative teaching: Collaborative discussion as disciplined improvisation. Educational researcher, 33(2), 12-20.
Principled Improvisation - Philip, T. M. (2019). Principled improvisation to support novice teacher learning. Teachers College Record, 121(6), 1-32.
Rumblestrip the Podcast
Things that bring us joy this week:
Primanti Brothers - OG Locations - 1832 East Carson Street and 2 Market Square
Turning Red on Disney +
Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind
1 hr 2 min
April 20, 2022 Episode 85: Don't Call it a Comeback
In this episode, Scott and Ollie return after an unexpected hiatus to discuss a recent episode of the Against the Rules podcast. The episode, titled Field of Ignorance, explores how data is used (and misused) in baseball. We discuss how this relates to our work as teachers.
Things that bring us joy this week:
Fear of the Dawn by Jack White
Abbott Elementary
Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind
52 min
April 06, 2022 Episode 84: Exacerbated Exasperation
Things that bring us joy this week:
Station Eleven
Marvel Unlimited
Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind
48 min
March 30, 2022 Episode 83: An Evergreen Effort?
In this episode, we conclude our series discussing A Framework for K-12 Science Education: Practices,
Crosscutting Concepts, and Core Ideas (2012). Specifically, we dig into equitable practices in science education.
Things that bring us joy this week:
Radiolab Episode: The Helen Keller Exorcism
White Folks by Timothy J. Lensmire
Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind
47 min
March 23, 2022 Episode 82: Almost Professional (Disciplinary Core) Ideas
In this episode, Ollie and Scott discuss the disciplinary core ideas in the NRC's A Framework for K-12 Science Education: Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Core Ideas (2012).
Things that bring us joy this week:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
The Adam Project on Netflix
Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind
48 min
March 16, 2022 Episode 81: Frosted Tips Are Not a CCC
In this episode, Ollie and Scott discuss the cross cutting concepts in the NRC's A Framework for K-12 Science Education: Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Core Ideas (2012).
Things that bring us joy this week:
Good Guys: How Men Can Be Better Allies for Women in the Workplace by David G. Smith and W. Brad Johnson
Project Hail Mary by Adam Weir
Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind
51 min
March 09, 2022 Episode 80: Dropping Names
This week, Scott and Ollie dig into the NRC Framework and discuss Science and Engineering Practices as they're framed in the Next Generation Science Standards.
Things that bring us joy this week:
Free Guy
Batman Hush
Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind
47 min
March 02, 2022 Episode 79: Framing the Framework
In this episode, Ollie and Scott discuss the big ideas and shifts in the NRC's A Framework for K-12 Science Education: Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Core Ideas (2012).
Things that bring us joy this week:
Creating Wicked Students by Paul Handstedt
Jackass Forever
Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind
44 min
February 23, 2022 Episode 78: Talkin' Bout Practice!
In this episode, Ollie and Scott discuss the science and engineering practices in the NRC's A Framework for K-12 Science Education: Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Core Ideas (2012).
Things that bring us joy this week:
Olympics Games
Trojan Horse Affair
Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind
41 min