Science In-Between

This week we talk about how we see and interpret the world is a lot about who we are and what our experiences have been all the way down to the data coming from our senses. [Alternative episode title: Old Man Illness Corner] Uexküll's Umwelt (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umwelt) Things that bring us joy this week: Only Murders in the Building (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11691774/) on Hulu Fourth Wing (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61431922-fourth-wing) by Rebecca Yarros Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)

In this episode, we discuss the teaching of controversial topics in science. Things that bring us joy this week: Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12037194/) NCAA College Football (https://www.ncaa.com/sports/football/fbs) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)

This week we talk about how to answer the question "when does the teacher intervene when a kid's idea is wrong?" Things that bring us joy this week: The Penguin (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15435876/) Question Everything with Brian Reed (https://www.npr.org/podcasts/1258547263/question-everything-with-brian-reed) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)

In this episode, we discuss the released sample questions for the PA Keystone exam (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CfOGLusViqtmNhrE9OS_CJ7PhX8f7sJE/view?usp=sharing) in Biology. Things that bring us joy this week: PA Teacher Educator of the Year (https://blogs.millersville.edu/news/2024/10/25/ville-prof-teacher-educator-of-the-year/) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)

In this episode, we revisit gapless explanations. Things that bring us joy this week: Sleeping Giants by Sylvain Neuvel (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25733990-sleeping-giants) Home Improvement Projects Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)

This week we talk about failure in science and how we need to think about it in terms of teaching. Things that bring us joy this week: Horse (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59109077-horse)by Geraldine Brooks Nobody Wants This (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26933824/)on Netflix Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)

In this episode, we revisit the topic of phenomena and their selection and use in science classes. Things that bring us joy this week: Against the Rules podcast (https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/against-the-rules) The Old Guard (https://imagecomics.com/comics/series/the-old-guard) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)

This week we talk about book clubs for professional learning and how to structure them. Things that bring us joy this week: Apple Cider Doughnuts Smokeless Firepits (Breeo (https://breeo.com) (not (yet) a sponsor) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)

In this episode, we discuss the complicated nature of learning space, learning theory, and pedagogy. Things that bring us joy this week: Dear Reader game (https://www.dearreadergame.com/) Pittsburgh Riveters (https://www.riverhounds.com/news/2024/09/18/pittsburgh-riveters-w-league-name-announcement/) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)

This week we talk about why hands-on and lab activities are not the same as phenomenon-driven science practices. Things that bring us joy this week: Mike Bribiglia - The Old Man and the Pool (https://www.netflix.com/title/81665900) on Netflix Rex Orange County (https://www.rexorangecounty.com) - The Alexander Technique Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)

This week we talk about AI and what teachers should know about it. Things that bring us joy this week: The Fall Guy (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1684562/) Slow Horses (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5875444/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1), Season 4 Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)

In this episode, we discuss the value of partnerships between higher education institutions and schools. Things that bring us joy this week: The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/225407/the-demon-of-unrest-by-erik-larson/) The Gentlemen series on Netflix (https://www.netflix.com/title/81437051) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)

This is the end of season 4, so it is an all joys episode, so enjoy (see what we did there). Things that bring us joy this week: Podcast Search Engine (https://www.searchengine.show) Decoder Ring (https://slate.com/podcasts/decoder-ring) Book Martyr! By Kaveh Akbar (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/139400713-martyr) The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/65678550-the-heaven-earth-grocery-store)by James McBride Album Maggie Rogers - Don't forget me (https://shop.maggierogers.com/products/don-t-forget-me-digital-album) Adrianne Lenker (https://www.adriannelenker.com) Game Cypher 007 (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cypher-007/id1586958842) Monikers (https://www.cmyk.games/products/monikers) Phone App Athlytic (https://www.athlyticapp.com) Yoga Go (https://yoga-go.fit) Movie Past Lives (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13238346) Deadpool & Wolverine (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6263850/) Television Show Dark Matter (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt19231492) Homicide: Life on the Street (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0106028) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)

In this episode, we discuss conducting observations of phenomenon-based science classrooms. Things that bring us joy this week: The Ferryman by Justin Cronin (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/575362/the-ferryman-by-justin-cronin/) The band, Dehd (https://www.dehd.horse/) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)

This week we talk about teaching as a science, engineering, design, craft, or art practice. Things that bring us joy this week: Shop Class as Soulcraft: An Inquiry into the Value of Work (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6261332-shop-class-as-soulcraft) by Matthew B. Crawford Meet You in Hell: Andrew Carnegie, Henry Clay Frick, and the Bitter Partnership That Changed America (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/184483.Meet_You_in_Hell) by Les Standiford Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)

In this episode, we outline the educational aspects of the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 documen (https://static.project2025.org/2025_MandateForLeadership_FULL.pdf)t. Things that bring us joy this week: Spotle, Music Wordle game (https://spotle.io/) Immunity to Change book (https://www.amazon.com/Immunity-Change-Potential-Organization-Leadership/dp/1422117367) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)

This week we talk about teaching climate and climate changes in the context of a new book from Mark Widschitl (lead author of the Ambitious Science Teaching book). Things that bring us joy this week: Teaching Climate Change: Fostering Understanding, Resilience, and a Commitment to Justice (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/157654249-teaching-climate-change) by Mark Windschitl The Plinko Bounce (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/126133776-the-plinko-bounce) by Martin Clark Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)

In this episode, we discuss mentoring and induction of new science teachers. Things that bring us joy this week: Free Library of Philadelphia (https://www.freelibrary.org/) International Futbol (https://www.fifa.com/en) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)

This week we talk about how truth is tribal and social, and so social death is scarier than physical death and why that matters for teaching and learning. Things that bring us joy this week: Bright Future (https://adriannelenker.bandcamp.com/album/bright-future) by Adrianne Lanker Wilco (maybe specifically Kicking Television: Live in Chicago (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kicking_Television:_Live_in_Chicago)) Cut Worms (https://www.cut-worms.com) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)

In this episode, we discuss the sticky subject of transfer in education. Things that bring us joy this week: Taskmaster (https://www.youtube.com/c/Taskmaster) Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt (https://www.harpercollins.com/products/remarkably-bright-creatures-shelby-van-pelt?variant=41039357706274) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)