Growing Understanding from a SPARK

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Abstract

Learn about a partnership that connects science learning in museums, elementary classrooms, and teacher preparation programs to help educators’ teaching align with the NGSS.

Keywords:

• Elementary
• Informal Education
• Pre-service Teachers
• Curriculum
• NGSS
• Physical Science
• Science and Engineering Practices

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Notes on contributors

Deborah Hanuscin

Deborah Hanuscin is a Professor at Western Washington University - SMATE/Elementary Education in Bellingham, Washington,

Abby Whatley

Abby Whatley is a Director at SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention in Bellingham.

Bridget Dahlman-Oeth

Bridget Dahlman-Oeth is a student teacher at Western Washington University in Bellingham.

Paola Sanchez

Paola Sanchez is an elementary teacher at Everett School District in Everett, Washington.

Benjamin Dixon

Benjamin Dixon is a student teacher at Western Washington University in Bellingham.

Daniel Savage

Daniel Savage is an elementary teacher at Bellingham Public School District in Bellingham.