Authors:Stacy Hootman Pages: 1 - 4 Abstract: The author utilized HASTI's Preservice Teacher Scholarship to bring their science methods students to the annual HASTI conference. Results were overwhelmingly positive. The author encourages all science educators to share HASTI's annual conference with any preservice or beginning teachers to help get them connected to a group of dedicated science educators and to help develop their commitment to professional development and sense of professional identity. PubDate: 2022-12-15 DOI: 10.14434/thst.v45i2.35445 Issue No:Vol. 45, No. 2 (2022)
Authors:David Butler Pages: 5 - 6 Abstract: The HASTI/ICTM Conference will be held February 12-14, 2023 at the Marriott East, Indianapolis. This year's theme is "Opening Doors to the Future." PubDate: 2022-12-15 DOI: 10.14434/thst.v45i2.35611 Issue No:Vol. 45, No. 2 (2022)
Authors:Kim Little Terry Pages: 8 - 8 Abstract: Updates from one of the HASTI Affiliate organizations. PubDate: 2022-12-15 DOI: 10.14434/thst.v45i2.35645 Issue No:Vol. 45, No. 2 (2022)
Authors:Lisa Kern Pages: 9 - 11 Abstract: Teachers from Kindergarten through grade twelve who cover science in the curriculum should find a way to include teaching about climate change. The reasons why this is so important and some suggestions for ways to do so are discussed in this article. PubDate: 2022-12-15 DOI: 10.14434/thst.v45i2.35167 Issue No:Vol. 45, No. 2 (2022)
Authors:Kristen Poindexter Pages: 12 - 14 Abstract: Wintertime is an exciting time for children because they usually get to experience some snow. Using the newly adopted Indiana Science Standards as a guide, a classroom inquiry into snow and snowflakes is shared. This inquiry begins by studying the phenomena of snow and leads into the discovery that most snowflakes have a hexagon at the center and branches at each point. Students inquire into the use of the radar as a weather forecasting tool and how the sun's heat helps to melt the snow. PubDate: 2022-12-15 DOI: 10.14434/thst.v45i2.34717 Issue No:Vol. 45, No. 2 (2022)
Authors:Tom J. McConnell Pages: 15 - 23 Abstract: The new Indiana Science and Computer Science Standards (IDOE, 2022) have created a lot of questions among teachers about what “three-dimensional” teaching is, and how to implement the new standards. The 2022 standards are very closely aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS Lead States, 2013), with standards presented using the same terminology focusing on phenomena, Practices, Disciplinary Core Ideas and Crosscutting Concepts. While this may feel new, the NGSS was published in 2013, and some features of the national standards were incorporated in the 2016 standards. In this article, the author draws from previous experience writing science learning materials PubDate: 2022-12-15 DOI: 10.14434/thst.v45i2.34836 Issue No:Vol. 45, No. 2 (2022)
Authors:Tom McConnell Pages: 24 - 26 Abstract: Download this file as a template for creating lesson plans using the 3-D Framework found in the NGSS and the 2022 Indiana Science and Computer Science standards. PubDate: 2022-12-15 Issue No:Vol. 45, No. 2 (2022)
Authors:Lu Wang, J. Steve Oliver Pages: 27 - 33 Abstract: Considering the amount of time prospective teachers spent in practicum during teacher education programs, it is important to understand how they develop their knowledge of teaching and learning in this setting and further inform how teacher educators can design adequate support. The objective of this study is to investigate a group of secondary prospective science teachers’ knowledge development as described by the pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) framework when they attended practicum associated with a block of teacher education courses. With qualitative approaches, we analyzed prospective teachers’ interviews to probe their learning experiences. Results show that prospective teachers’ development of PCK is idiosyncratic, and they implemented different strategies to learn in the practicum when they are in the same practicum classes. Implications of designing practicum experiences to support prospective teacher learning are discussed. PubDate: 2022-12-15 DOI: 10.14434/thst.v45i2.33731 Issue No:Vol. 45, No. 2 (2022)
Authors:Tina Harris Pages: 34 - 35 Abstract: Your HASTI Solar Eclipse Committee met October 19, 2022 to discuss the role HASTI should play in disseminating information to our membership about the April 2024 Solar Eclipse. Here are the notes from the meeting. PubDate: 2022-12-15 DOI: 10.14434/thst.v45i2.35496 Issue No:Vol. 45, No. 2 (2022)
Authors:HASTI Board of Directors Pages: 36 - 36 Abstract: HASTI creates a calendar of upcoming events to help you see upcoming meetings, conference and professional developments. PubDate: 2022-12-15 Issue No:Vol. 45, No. 2 (2022)
Authors:HASTI Board of Directors Pages: 37 - 37 Abstract: This feature of THST will provide information for teachers aboutfree resources, PD activities, and materials. PubDate: 2022-12-15 Issue No:Vol. 45, No. 2 (2022)
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