Robertson Blog

3 Misconceptions in Primary Science

Taking time at the beginning of a science unit to allow students to share or document how they understand and relate to a topic is an opportunity for educators to see and hear how their students are making sense of the world. It brings to light the foundational thinking with which students will be building their scientific knowledge.

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Investigating Birds in the Spring

Birds spark curiosity in everyone. You can explore how things fly, chart migration patterns across the world, or even design feeders to outsmart a squirrel. It’s a chance to take learning outside and make real-world connections.

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New Lessons, Videos and Resources in 2021

  Lessons   Videos   Blogs   OPM This year, The Robertson Program has enhanced its online offerings. With more than 30 new lessons in our online library, several new videos, and a series of blogs exploring topics important to educators, we’re revisiting some of the ideas on our site

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Teaching Math Through Story: Book-A-Day Giveaway

For four consecutive days beginning on December 13, 2021, The Robertson Program will give away a story book that inspires mathematical learning. Three books will be given away daily: (1) To a Twitter Follower; (2) To an Instagram Follower; (3) To a Facebook Follower. On Friday, December 17, an additional

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Taking time at the beginning of a science unit to allow students to share or document how they understand and relate to a topic is an opportunity for educators to see and hear how their students are making sense of the world. It brings to light the foundational thinking with which students will be building their scientific knowledge.

Read More »
Feature image for the 3-part junior level bird investigation inquiry

Birds spark curiosity in everyone. You can explore how things fly, chart migration patterns across the world, or even design feeders to outsmart a squirrel. It’s a chance to take learning outside and make real-world connections.

Read More »
An image of vegetables and fruits on the shelves at a grocery story. Title overlay reads "Exploring Food Insecurity using Financial Literacy"

Students use math to explore how explore the factors that influence one’s ability to access food. Junior. Number Sense.

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Stories can act as a bridge to scientific thinking. A look at their common goals, as well as what to consider when selecting stories to support science learning.

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  Lessons   Videos   Blogs   OPM This year, The Robertson Program has enhanced its online offerings. With more than 30 new lessons in our online library, several new videos, and a series of blogs exploring topics important to educators, we’re revisiting some of the ideas on our site

Read More »
Feature Image for Book a Day Give Away

For four consecutive days beginning on December 13, 2021, The Robertson Program will give away a story book that inspires mathematical learning. Three books will be given away daily: (1) To a Twitter Follower; (2) To an Instagram Follower; (3) To a Facebook Follower. On Friday, December 17, an additional

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