K12Science

David Bydlowski

The purpose of K12Science is to share ideas about science teaching for grades K-12 and beyond. K12Science is hosted by David Bydlowski, science educator in Michigan

  1. Data Science Education, Part 2

    23H AGO

    Data Science Education, Part 2

    I was recently reading the November-December 2025 issue of "The Science Teacher", a publication of the National Science Teaching Association. In this issue, I read a featured article written Matthias Fisher, Cody Pritchard, Zhen Xu, and Joshua Rosenberg. They wrote an article entitled, "Finding Your Way into Data Science Education as a Science Teacher." This is the second podcast in a series of three podcasts on the topics of Data, Data Science, and Data Science Education. In this article, the authors aimed to support science teachers without backgrounds in data science. by addressing three major challenges:  1. The lack of training to teach data science.  2. The difficulty of designing relevant and engaging data science lessons.  3. The challenge of teaching data science with limited technological resources.  In this podcast I address challenge #2 - the difficulty of designing relevant and engaging data science lessons.

    5 min
  2. Data Science Education, Part 1

    JAN 29

    Data Science Education, Part 1

    I was recently reading the November-December 2025 issue of "The Science Teacher", a publication of the National Science Teaching Association. In this issue, I read a featured article written Matthias Fisher, Cody Pritchard, Zhen Xu, and Joshua Rosenberg. They wrote an article entitled, "Finding Your Way into Data Science Education as a Science Teacher." This is the first podcast of three podcasts on the topics of Data, Data Science, and Data Science Education.  In this article, the authors aimed to support science teachers without backgrounds in data science. by addressing three major challenges:  1.  The lack of training to teach data science.  2. The difficulty of designing relevant and engaging data science lessons.  3. The challenge of teaching data science with limited technological resources.  In this podcast I address challenge #1.

    8 min
  3. Museum Educator

    JAN 13

    Museum Educator

    I was recently reading the November-December 2025 issue of "The Science Teacher", a publication of the National Science Teaching Association. In this issue, I read the section, "Career of the Month" written by Luba Vangelova. She wrote an article entitled, "Museum-Based Educator Tammy Cook-Endres." Museum-based science educators encourage curiosity and hands-on learning about science. Depending on their areas of expertise, they may work with children, adults, or people of all ages. The field of museum education is most suitable for people who have some teaching experience, enjoy working with people, and can inspire a love of science.

    5 min
  4. A Better Approach to Science Fairs

    JAN 8

    A Better Approach to Science Fairs

    I was recently reading the November-December 2025 issue of "Science and Children", a publication of the National Science Teaching Association. In this issue, I read the section, "Science 101" written by Matt Bobrowsky. He wrote an article entitled, "Q: How Can I Make Science Investigations More Creative?" Many teachers do not like science fairs, but there are many ways to have a science festival that avoids most of the issues that impact students, teachers, and families. A science fair can be redesignedj to be less stressful and more genuinely educational by shifting the focus from competition to learning.

    5 min
  5. Life Beyond Earth

    12/19/2025

    Life Beyond Earth

    I was recently reading the November-December 2025 issue of "Science Scope", a publication of the National Science Teaching Association. In this issue, I read the section, "Scope on the Skies" written by Bob Riddle. He wrote an article entitled, "Is Anyone Home?" We have always been curious about life beyond Earth, but we still do not have a definitive answer about that life beyond Earth. In a "big picture" sense, what we learn because of our curiosity, our intelligence, and certainly our technology offers us a chance to shape our future and, as educators, to increase our student's curiosity and appreciation for the magnitude of the universe and the possibilities of life beyond Earth.

    4 min
  6. Microbiomes

    12/10/2025

    Microbiomes

    I was recently reading the November-December 2025 issue of "Science Scope", a publication of the National Science Teaching Association. In this issue, I read the section, "Citizen Science" written by Jill Nugent. She wrote an article entitled, "Meet the Microbiome." The human microbiome refers to the microorganisms that live on and in the human body. Colony B is a citizen science project that invites learners to engage in science and contribute to what is known about the human microbiome. Colony B was designed by researchers at McGill University, and it involves sorting and analyzing microbiome data that were gathered as part of the American Gut Project.  To learn more about this citizen science project, visit their website at: https://scistarter.org/education/colony-b-homeschool

    5 min
  7. Why We Persist

    12/04/2025

    Why We Persist

    I was recently reading the November-December 2025 issue of "The Science Teacher", a publication of the National Science Teaching Association. In this issue, I read the section, "Editor's Corner written by Brooke A. Whitworth. She wrote an article entitled, "The Enduring Impact of Science Education: Why We Persist." Despite the challenges of teaching, science teaching is not just important work, but essential work. Our students, our communities, and our future need dedicated science educators now more than ever.  That is why  we continue to teach and why we persist.

    6 min
  8. Creativity

    11/25/2025

    Creativity

    I was recently reading the November-December 2025 issue of "Science and Children", a publication of the National Science Teaching Association. In this issue, I read the section, "Editor's Note" written by Elizabeth Barrett-Zahn. She wrote an article entitled, "Making Space for Creativity." Now more than ever, the ability to think creatively has become most essential. Creative thinking through a discerning lens pushes students to think abstractly, consider diverse perspectives, and embrace unconventional approaches.

    5 min
See All (232)

About

The purpose of K12Science is to share ideas about science teaching for grades K-12 and beyond. K12Science is hosted by David Bydlowski, science educator in Michigan

Information

  • Creator
    David Bydlowski
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    232
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    K12Science