The Secrets of Magnets: Science Research Lessons on Magnets

Description: This video shows excerpts from the seventh and eighth lessons of a nine-lesson unit on magnets for third graders. During the first part of the double-period lesson, students finish building toys they have designed “using the secrets of magnets.” During...

The Secrets of Trapezes: Science Research Lessons on Pendulums

Description: This video shows excerpts from two research lessons: the seventh and eighth lessons of a ten-lesson unit on pendulums taught to fifth graders. In prior lessons, students have created desktop “trapezes” and tried to make them swing at different speeds in...

Teaching Teachers: An American Radioworks Podcast

Originally aired on American Radioworks, August 2015. Description: Research shows good teaching makes a big difference in how much kids learn. But the United States lacks an effective system for training new teachers or helping them get better once they’re on the job....

Three Perspectives on Lesson Study

A video by the Lesson Study Group at Mills College. Description: This video features three scholars discussing Lesson Study: Catherine Lewis (Mills College) addresses 16 frequently asked questions about Lesson Study. Drawing on her research on Lesson Study in Japan...
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