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Top Concerns of Science Teachers

What are your top concerns as a science teacher? Do you have any concerns not listed in the top 10 concerns of science teachers? Share your thoughts here.

Top 10 Concerns of Science Teachers

While all curriculum areas share some of the same issues and concerns, individual curriculum areas seem to also have concerns specific to them and their courses. This list looks at the top ten concerns for science teachers. Hopefully, providing a list such as this can help open up discussions with fellow teachers who can then work towards effective solutions to these issues.

Science Curriculum Plan of Study

Here is a sample high school science plan of study. This plan of study shows a progression of courses through the standard four years of high school.

Scientific Method - Step-by-Step

Follow the steps to learn the scientific method. The first step is to observe a phenomenon.

AIMS Education Foundation

Discussion of integration of science and mathematics to help students experience the excitement of mathematical and scientific inquiry.

American Association for the Advancement of Science

Join fellow educators and scientists. Membership allows you to receive Science Online. Here you will find conferences and articles relating to the world of science.

Eisenhower National Clearinghouse Online

Established by the U.S. Department of Education, the ENC provides K-12 math and science educators with a central source of information about teaching materials, innovative ideas, and professional development.

Exploratorium Science Snacks

Brief fun activities appropriate for middle school students.

The Franklin Institute Science Museum

Online exhibits about weather, living things and more. Includes opportunities for collaboration.

The Guide to Math and Science Reform

A searchable database of initiatives and organizations responding to America’s call for better science and mathematics education.

Mama's Minerals in Cyberspace

Excellent Earth Science resource including a wealth of information, links, and an acclaimed screen saver. Check it out.

National Science Foundation

A wide selection of science resources.

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