Elementary Science Teacher Staff Development

Each month, Robert Payo and Stephanie Chasteen trek across the poles to find ways to help you teach science in your elementary classroom. They tackle common misconceptions students might have about science using stories, teaching activities, and the latest news related to the poles.

Listen to their podcast through your audio player or subscribe through iTunes and get the latest episode delivered to you for free.

Podcasts

Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears offers the following podcasts:

What’s For Dinner? Teaching Arctic Food Chains

The Lowdown on Climate Change

Birdwatcher’s Delight: Birds and Inquiry Learning

Why Polar Bears Don’t Eat Penguins

A Walk Through the Earth: Volcanoes and Earthquakes

Additional Resources

Web-based Science Inquiry Learning Centers

Understanding Scientific Inquiry

20 Questions to Ask Students in Science Projects