Science Literacy -Integrating Literacy into Science and Vice Versa

Literacy is a hot topic right now and teachers are frustrated trying to get their students to engage in the basics of reading. Why is this? I’m putting a lot of it down to social media. Their (and ours, let’s admit it) attention spans have decreased. In 2004 the average attention span on any screen […]

Science Literacy: A Must-Have Skill for Middle School Students

As a middle school science teacher and creator of science resources, I see firsthand how important science literacy is for students. But what does it mean to be “science literate,” and why does it matter?   What is Science Literacy? Science literacy is the ability to understand and apply scientific concepts and information. It involves […]