Teaching Science In 3D

By Nicole VanTassel & Erin Sadler

An on-the-go professional development podcast for busy science teachers. Get a grip on the new science standards and discover ready-to-use strategies to “NGSS your science class.” Don’t just teach the... more

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How many episodes does Teaching Science In 3D have?

The podcast currently has 133 episodes available.

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November 02, 202043 Making The Shift To NGSS
Have you ever wondered what an NGSS classroom looks like? In this episode, Nicole interviews Colorado science teacher Kayla Jubert about her journey to meet the intent of the NGSS. Kayla discusses the changes she's made and the benefits to her classroom.

Click here to view the episode recap.

Get More Help with the NGSS
Teaching Science in 3D on Instagram & Facebook
Submit a Question
Looking for a comprehensive professional development program that will give you a step-by-step guide to "NGSSing" your science class? Check out the Explore To Aha! Academy.
Get more information about the NGSS with Sadler Science

You're invited to check out Bring Wonder Back, an on-demand video series designed to help you take your first steps to transforming your students into scientists with 3D teaching practices — what the NGSS is all about! Access this video series at iexplorescience.com/wonder and get ready to bring wonder, engagement, and a love for learning back to your science class.

Are you looking for a quick, easy and FREE way to improve your lessons? Download Erin's 3D Lesson Planner. Then, all you have to do is write down what you are already doing in class. Then, she will send you instructions for EASY next steps. Click here to grab this FREE download.
Support the show
Connect With Erin Sadler & Nicole VanTassel
Instagram: @SadlerScience // @iExploreScience
Website: Sadler Science // iExploreScience
...more
51min
October 26, 202042 Balancing Writing And Exploration
On this episode, Nicole and Erin answer a question from listener Paige. Paige asks “how do you recommend allowing students to explore and just do science, but also write down important information?” Nicole and Erin explain how to balance science writing and exploration in your NGSS aligned class.
To view the full episode recap, click here.

Learn more about writing for NGSS:
Better Interactive Notebooks for NGSS
Interactive Science Notebooks for the NGSS - iExplore Science
Updating Interactive Notebooks for NGSS - Sadler Science
Get More Help with the NGSS
Teaching Science in 3D on Instagram & Facebook
Submit a Question
Looking for a comprehensive professional development program that will give you a step-by-step guide to "NGSSing" your science class? Check out the Explore To Aha! Academy.
Get more information about the NGSS with Sadler Science.
You're invited to check out Bring Wonder Back, an on-demand video series designed to help you take your first steps to transforming your students into scientists with 3D teaching practices — what the NGSS is all about! Access this video series at iexplorescience.com/wonder and get ready to bring wonder, engagement, and a love for learning back to your science class.

Are you looking for a quick, easy and FREE way to improve your lessons? Download Erin's 3D Lesson Planner. Then, all you have to do is write down what you are already doing in class. Then, she will send you instructions for EASY next steps. Click here to grab this FREE download.
Support the show
Connect With Erin Sadler & Nicole VanTassel
Instagram: @SadlerScience // @iExploreScience
Website: Sadler Science // iExploreScience
...more
24min
October 19, 202041 Developing And Using Models For NGSS
This week we answer another listener question. Kristen asks "How do you teach a student to create a model who has not had any experience with creating them?" Nicole and Erin discuss the Science and Engineering Practice of Developing and Using Models and provide tips for helping your students make models.

To view the whole episode recap, click here.

Other Resources:
NSTA Matrix for the Science and Engineering Practices
NSTA Matrix for the Crosscutting Concepts
NGSS Modeling is Not an Art Project - iExplore Science
Four Ways to Help Your Students Make Better Models - Sadler Science

Related Episodes:
How to Make Sense of the Science and Engineering Practices
Making the NGSS Accessible for All Learners
How to Teach for Student Discovery
Get More Help with the NGSS
Teaching Science in 3D on Instagram & Facebook
Submit a Question
Looking for a comprehensive professional development program that will give you a step-by-step guide to "NGSSing" your science class? Check out the Explore To Aha! Academy.
Get more information about the NGSS with Sadler Science.
You're invited to check out Bring Wonder Back, an on-demand video series designed to help you take your first steps to transforming your students into scientists with 3D teaching practices — what the NGSS is all about! Access this video series at iexplorescience.com/wonder and get ready to bring wonder, engagement, and a love for learning back to your science class.

Are you looking for a quick, easy and FREE way to improve your lessons? Download Erin's 3D Lesson Planner. Then, all you have to do is write down what you are already doing in class. Then, she will send you instructions for EASY next steps. Click here to grab this FREE download.
Support the show
Connect With Erin Sadler & Nicole VanTassel
Instagram: @SadlerScience // @iExploreScience
Website: Sadler Science // iExploreScience
...more
21min
October 12, 202040 How to Prevent Cheating On NGSS Assessments
This week, Nicole and Erin answer another listener's question. Listener Marissa asks for advice on preventing students from cheating on her NGSS assessments. Nicole and Erin discuss practical strategies and the intent behind the NGSS.

Get More Information
How to Evaluate Student Learning
Engaging 3D Assessments - iExplore Science
Creating Assessments for the NGSS- A Step by Step Guide - iExplore Science
How to Teach NGSS Online

Get More Help with the NGSS
Teaching Science in 3D on Instagram & Facebook
Submit a Question
Looking for a comprehensive professional development program that will give you a step-by-step guide to "NGSSing" your science class? Check out the Explore To Aha! Academy.
Get more information about the NGSS with Sadler Science.

You're invited to check out Bring Wonder Back, an on-demand video series designed to help you take your first steps to transforming your students into scientists with 3D teaching practices — what the NGSS is all about! Access this video series at iexplorescience.com/wonder and get ready to bring wonder, engagement, and a love for learning back to your science class.

Are you looking for a quick, easy and FREE way to improve your lessons? Download Erin's 3D Lesson Planner. Then, all you have to do is write down what you are already doing in class. Then, she will send you instructions for EASY next steps. Click here to grab this FREE download.
Support the show
Connect With Erin Sadler & Nicole VanTassel
Instagram: @SadlerScience // @iExploreScience
Website: Sadler Science // iExploreScience
...more
26min
October 05, 202039 Effectively Using Synchronous Time
In this episode, Erin addresses a listener question. Sonia listened to a previous episode and wanted to know if we recommend doing lab style activities during out synchronous time. She also asked about breakout rooms and notes that students aren't participating as much as she would like.

Get Erin's advice on making breakout rooms more productive and prioritizing activities for your synchronous time in this episode.

Other Episodes to Check Out
How to teach NGSS online
How to Facilitate Student Discussions Remotely
How Students Can Do Science Activities from Home
More Resources
Erin's Breakout Room Survey
Teaching Science in 3D on Instagram & Facebook
Sadler Science - 5 Tips for Teaching NGSS Online
iExplore Science - How Discovery-Based Learning Transformed My Most Challenging Class
Looking for a comprehensive professional development program that will give you a step-by-step guide to "NGSSing" your science class? Check out the Explore To Aha! Academy.
You're invited to check out Bring Wonder Back, an on-demand video series designed to help you take your first steps to transforming your students into scientists with 3D teaching practices — what the NGSS is all about! Access this video series at iexplorescience.com/wonder and get ready to bring wonder, engagement, and a love for learning back to your science class.

Are you looking for a quick, easy and FREE way to improve your lessons? Download Erin's 3D Lesson Planner. Then, all you have to do is write down what you are already doing in class. Then, she will send you instructions for EASY next steps. Click here to grab this FREE download.
Support the show
Connect With Erin Sadler & Nicole VanTassel
Instagram: @SadlerScience // @iExploreScience
Website: Sadler Science // iExploreScience
...more
15min
September 28, 202038 Making The NGSS Accessible For All Students
The NGSS were designed as “all standards for all students” -- rigorous science instruction, no matter students’ labels, demographics, or past experiences. In this episode, Nicole interviews four Special Education experts to discuss NGSS accessibility. Learn how to make the NGSS accessible for all students.

Kristen Rademaker, Dr. Marquita S. Blades, Barbara A. Hopkins and Brian Raygor participated in this panel to provide their expertise. To learn more about these experts, please see the original video.

To view the full episode recap, click here.

Resources:
STEM From The Start
Dr. Blades Consulting LLC
Illinois Storylines Working Group
STEM Teaching Tools
NextGenStorylines
Teaching Engineering
English Learners In STEM Subjects
NGSS Lesson Screener
You're invited to check out Bring Wonder Back, an on-demand video series designed to help you take your first steps to transforming your students into scientists with 3D teaching practices — what the NGSS is all about! Access this video series at iexplorescience.com/wonder and get ready to bring wonder, engagement, and a love for learning back to your science class.

Are you looking for a quick, easy and FREE way to improve your lessons? Download Erin's 3D Lesson Planner. Then, all you have to do is write down what you are already doing in class. Then, she will send you instructions for EASY next steps. Click here to grab this FREE download.
Support the show
Connect With Erin Sadler & Nicole VanTassel
Instagram: @SadlerScience // @iExploreScience
Website: Sadler Science // iExploreScience
...more
53min
September 21, 202037 Does The NGSS Do Enough To Prepare Students?
In this episode, Nicole and Erin address a common objection to the NGSS standards. Many teachers worry that the NGSS isn't adequate preparation for college and careers in science.

To view the full episode recap, click here.

Learn More
Preparing Students For a Lifetime of Success - NextGenScience.org
Next Generation Science Standards- What's different and do they matter? STEM Teaching Tools
Nicole answers the question - What happened to my content?
How You Know it's Not NGSS
More of Our Resources
Visit our website to find episode recaps and submit a question.
Enroll in iExplore Academy to get NGSS professional development led by Nicole VanTassel.
Visit Sadler Science to view Erin's resources.
You're invited to check out Bring Wonder Back, an on-demand video series designed to help you take your first steps to transforming your students into scientists with 3D teaching practices — what the NGSS is all about! Access this video series at iexplorescience.com/wonder and get ready to bring wonder, engagement, and a love for learning back to your science class.

Are you looking for a quick, easy and FREE way to improve your lessons? Download Erin's 3D Lesson Planner. Then, all you have to do is write down what you are already doing in class. Then, she will send you instructions for EASY next steps. Click here to grab this FREE download.
Support the show
Connect With Erin Sadler & Nicole VanTassel
Instagram: @SadlerScience // @iExploreScience
Website: Sadler Science // iExploreScience
...more
27min
September 14, 202036 Is It Time To Let Go Of "The Scientific Method?"
In this episode Nicole and Erin explore the question, "Is it time to let go of the Scientific Method?" Nicole and Erin discuss why the answer is a resounding yes. Though many teachers start the school year with lessons on the scientific method, this doesn't meet the intent of the NGSS. Find out why and what to do instead.

To view the full episode recap, click here.

Other Episodes to Check Out
How to Make Sense of the Science and Engineering Practices
How the NGSS Will Change your Content
Ditch the Scientific Method
More Resources
NSTA Matrix on the Science and Engineering Practices
A Framework for K-12 Science Education
Sadler Science: Why the Scientific Method Doesn't Align with NGSS
You're invited to check out Bring Wonder Back, an on-demand video series designed to help you take your first steps to transforming your students into scientists with 3D teaching practices — what the NGSS is all about! Access this video series at iexplorescience.com/wonder and get ready to bring wonder, engagement, and a love for learning back to your science class.

Are you looking for a quick, easy and FREE way to improve your lessons? Download Erin's 3D Lesson Planner. Then, all you have to do is write down what you are already doing in class. Then, she will send you instructions for EASY next steps. Click here to grab this FREE download.
Support the show
Connect With Erin Sadler & Nicole VanTassel
Instagram: @SadlerScience // @iExploreScience
Website: Sadler Science // iExploreScience
...more
42min
September 07, 202035 Interactive Notebooks for NGSS
In this episode, Erin discusses strategies for using interactive notebooks an NGSS aligned class. She discusses the flaws in traditional notebooking methods. Also, she discusses why these methods don't align with NGSS.

To view the full episode recap, click here.

Other Episode to Listen To
How to Use a Discovery-Based Approach
How to Teach Vocabulary
Using Student Questions to Build Storylines
More Resources
Using a Notice and Wonder Activity
Crosscutting Concept Graphic Organizers
Digital Notebooks - The Table of Contents Method
Nicole's YouTube Video on Digital Notebooks
Learn more...
Check out Nicole's blog and resources at iExploreScience!
Enroll in the free, 4-day mini-course designed to kickstart your transition to the NGSS and discovery-style instruction - Kickstart Aha!
Looking for a comprehensive professional development program that will give you a step-by-step guide to "NGSSing" your science class? Check out the Explore To Aha! Academy.
Check out Erin's blog and resources at SadlerScience!
You're invited to check out Bring Wonder Back, an on-demand video series designed to help you take your first steps to transforming your students into scientists with 3D teaching practices — what the NGSS is all about! Access this video series at iexplorescience.com/wonder and get ready to bring wonder, engagement, and a love for learning back to your science class.

Are you looking for a quick, easy and FREE way to improve your lessons? Download Erin's 3D Lesson Planner. Then, all you have to do is write down what you are already doing in class. Then, she will send you instructions for EASY next steps. Click here to grab this FREE download.
Support the show
Connect With Erin Sadler & Nicole VanTassel
Instagram: @SadlerScience // @iExploreScience
Website: Sadler Science // iExploreScience
...more
14min
August 31, 202034 How Your Students Can Do Science Activities from Home
On this episode, listener Elissa asks "How can students do activities when they don't have supplies at home?" It is imperative that your students have the ability to engage in science activities even if they are doing them from home.

Nicole and Erin provide a few useful strategies to help make sure your students can do activities when they aren't in the classroom.

To view the full episode recap, click here.

Other Episodes to Listen To
S2 E8: How to Go From Hands-on to Minds-on
S2 E15: How to Include More Exploration
Other Resources:
Sadler Science: How to Successfully Scaffold the Experimental Design Process
Check out Nicole's blog and resources at iExploreScience
Check out Erin's blog and resources at SadlerScience!
Enroll in the free, 4-day mini-course designed to kickstart your transition to the NGSS and discovery-style instruction - Kickstart Aha!
Looking for a comprehensive professional development program that will give you a step-by-step guide to "NGSSing" your science class? Check out the Explore To Aha! Academy.
NGSS For Middle and High School Science Teachers Facebook Group

You're invited to check out Bring Wonder Back, an on-demand video series designed to help you take your first steps to transforming your students into scientists with 3D teaching practices — what the NGSS is all about! Access this video series at iexplorescience.com/wonder and get ready to bring wonder, engagement, and a love for learning back to your science class.

Are you looking for a quick, easy and FREE way to improve your lessons? Download Erin's 3D Lesson Planner. Then, all you have to do is write down what you are already doing in class. Then, she will send you instructions for EASY next steps. Click here to grab this FREE download.
Support the show
Connect With Erin Sadler & Nicole VanTassel
Instagram: @SadlerScience // @iExploreScience
Website: Sadler Science // iExploreScience
...more
21min

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How many episodes does Teaching Science In 3D have?

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