How’s your science savvy? Are you feeling nervous about your content knowledge or worrying about passing the Praxis science assessment? No problem! Check out some of these sites designed to help you better understand the science you teach.
The first three links provide professional development resources that focus on content and pedagogy.
Essential Science for Teachers (K-6): Earth and Space Science
https://www.learner.org/series/essential-science-for-teachers-earth-and-space-science/
Essential Science for Teachers (K-6): Life Science
https://www.learner.org/series/essential-science-for-teachers-life-science/
Essential Science for Teachers (K-6): Physical Science
https://www.learner.org/series/essential-science-for-teachers-physical-science/
The resources below explain the science behind many everyday phenomena; some are appropriate for students.
NSTA Learning Center
https://learningcenter.nsta.org/
The Why Files: Science Behind the News
https://web.archive.org/web/20170330185020/https://whyfiles.org/
Sport Science
https://www.exploratorium.edu/sports/index.html
Chem4Kids
http://www.chem4kids.com/
Biology4Kids
http://www.biology4kids.com/
Physics4Kids
http://www.physics4kids.com/
Cosmos4Kids
http://www.cosmos4kids.com/
Geography4Kids
http://www.geography4kids.com/