How to Plan 5-Minute Science Talks for Student-Centered Learning

We’ve all been there, sitting in a classroom listening to a lecture, trying unsuccessfully to stay focused. We have experienced first-hand that long lectures are not an effective teaching strategy. At the same time, a teacher must share information, right? Direct instruction is an important part of the learning process. But how do we keep it short enough for students to remain engaged while including the important concepts we need to share? This post gives you 5 simple steps for keeping your talks short and student-centered.

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I Heart My Science Career! An Interview with a Biomedical Researcher

Many young people love animals. Over the years a high percentage of my students expressed an interest in becoming a veterinarian, a marine biologist, or a wildlife specialist. Today’s interview with a scientist shows us that there are other opportunities for animal lovers. Kelsey Quinn, Ph.D., is conducting biomedical research that helps us understand early pregnancy loss in livestock as well as in humans.

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