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Introduction | Science in Action

Join host, Karen Garland, as she discovers how science is being put in action, in elementary classrooms all across Georgia!

Introduction | Science in Action

From School Stories, Science in Action
Introduction | Science in Action

Host Karen Garland knows that science is the most fundamental form of learning- we are naturally curious beings! But there are even more ways to get your students engaged in academic lessons. Hear from Georgia educators and follow along with student experiments in this new series, Science in Action.

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School Stories Segments

Elementary School

Watch Georgia educators in action as they discuss and demonstrate high-quality science instruction. 

Host Karen Garland introduces Science in Action

Introduction | Science in Action

A class of young students stands outside holding their science experiments up for the camera with pride.

What Is 3D Science? | Science in Action

Students perform science experiment

Science and Engineering Practices | Science in Action

Teacher discusses Crosscutting Concepts with her student

What Are Crosscutting Concepts? | Science in Action

Student puts Science in Action

Putting Science in Action - Part I | Science in Action

Students generate driving questions on sticky notes

Putting Science in Action - Part II | Science in Action

A diverse group of scientists discuss over a laptop and microscope.

Evidence and Explanations | Science in Action

Science and Literacy | Science in Action

Overview/Review | Science In Action

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