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1. PAESTA Podcast Series: Episode 4 - What is a Watershed?

   ... Links The USGS Water Science School - what is a watershed? Naitonal Geographic ... What is a watershed? Category:  News Chapter News Resources Tags:  audio ...

   Laura Guertin - May 25 2017 - 2:21pm - 0 comments

2. Hurricane Isaac

   ... Learning Objectives Students will read a recent science news article and discuss the content. Depending the on the article, students ...

   Laura Guertin - May 22 2015 - 11:27am - 0 comments

3. PAESTA Podcast Series: Episode 2 - What is the Difference Between Paleontology, Archaeology, and Anthropology?

   ... and archaeology. Paleontology is the field of science that uses fossils to study life throughout geologic time. Note that a ... Lunch with a Dinosaur Hunter And from the In The News - Current Event series in the PAESTA Classroom: Giant Turtle ...

   Laura Guertin - Feb 2 2016 - 10:08am - 1 comment

4. Teaching the Scientific method

   The Nature of Science and the Scientific Method ( PDF file )  --  This Geological ... a methodical approach to studying the natural world. Science asks basic questions, such as how does the world work and how did it ... future. The document promotes understanding of the nature of science and how the scientific method is used to advance science, focusing in ...

   Laura Guertin - Sep 30 2013 - 9:19am

5. PAESTA Election 2015

   ... Background Dave Curry teaches 8th grade Earth/Space Science at Holland Middle School, Council Rock School District in Bucks County, ... notice earthquakes before they even hit the national news. A snapshot seismic image from his school’s instrument is updated every ...

   PAESTA Webmaster - Jan 18 2016 - 12:04pm

6. Data Visualization Activity: An example with global precipitation data

   ... discuss the value of using visualizations to support Earth science teaching.  You will review guidelines for evaluating the ... learning. Use scientific visualizations to teach Earth science concepts. Select appropriate scientific visualizations for incorporation into an Earth system science unit by evaluating their suitability. Standards Addressed ...

   Laura Guertin - Jul 22 2015 - 9:50am - 0 comments

7. 2013 Teaching Controversial Issues 1: Climate and Energy

   ... State University Framework for Affective Domain in Science Education (SERC) Structured Academic Controversy (SERC) ... Presentation Supporting materials The Science Beneath the Surface: A Very Short Guide to the Marcellus Shale ...

   PAESTA Webmaster - May 25 2017 - 2:15pm

8. What was The Great Blizzard of 1888 and how did it impact Pennsylvania? - PAESTA Podcast Series: Episode 9

   ... left on Pennsylvania and the rest of the east coast. Daily News staff writer Rose DeWolf says this storm was significant in marking, ... References are in attached transcript.)   Earth Science Literacy Principles Big Idea 3. Earth scientists use repeatable ...

   Laura Guertin - Apr 27 2016 - 12:36pm - 0 comments

9. Claim Evidence Reasoning

   ... - Reasoning (CER) Edutopia article: Designing Science Inquiry: Claim + Evidence + Reasoning = Explanation , includes an example of how to introduce CER to your students Science and Children (NSTA) article (2011): Claims, Evidence, and ...

   Laura Guertin - Sep 2 2014 - 11:25am

10. Membership Benefits

    ... association dedicated to the improvement of Earth Science education at the K-12 levels. PAESTA is an organization made up of and ... We welcome all individuals who teach Earth & space science content, from elementary grades through college and beyond ... Facebook and Twitter, allow members to learn and share news stories and opportunities. Members can connect with colleagues ...

    PAESTA - Dec 8 2014 - 12:56pm

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