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Matt Bobrowsky
Delaware State University
DE

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I am on the faculty at Delaware State University. I do a lot of public speaking, professional development workshops, teaching, and writing. Topics include astronomy, physics and physical science, the process of science, science vs. pseudoscience, astrobiology, science teaching, and -- new -- a presentation on the 2024 solar eclipse. Author of the "Phenomenon-Based Learning" series of books on teaching physical science (published by NSTA Press). See http://www.linkedin.com/in/mattbobrowsky

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Phases of the Moon

This activity allows students to observe how the changing phases of the moon correlate with the moon's position in the sky. Using this information, students formulate a hypothesis for explaining the changing phases of the moon. Note that this activity also provides an example of the correct use of the word "hypothesis" as a possible explanation of some observed phenomenon (not a guess at the outcome of an experiment).

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Sat, Dec 03, 2022 9:50 AM in How can I make science experiments more stimulating

Brianne has the right idea. Don't give them a procedure to follow, i.e., step-by-step instructions. There's nothing exciting about following a recipe.

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Fri, Sep 23, 2022 8:18 AM in Overcoming fears about teaching science?

Check out my Science 101 columns in Science and Children . https://my.nsta.org/search?q=Science%20101 They provide both science background information for you, as well as activities you can do with your students in the classroom. Also, after you start teaching, ask your admins to provide some science professional development for the teachers. I've conducted science PD work...

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Mon, Sep 19, 2022 2:06 PM in Benefits of Hands on Activities

The best way to have students experience the exciting adventure that science is, is to have them actually DO science. And that means doing hands-on activities that keep the students engaged in exploration and discovery.

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