The Walking Classroom’s Laura Fenn visits with Bob Alderinkat the North Carolina Museum of Natural Science. Bob shares how his childhood passions for science and early cultures led him to his current role as Coordinator of an investigations lab at the museum. He shares the importance of learning about and understanding the natural world and getting the public involved in scientific exploration.
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Common Core
L–Language | SL–Speaking and Listening | RI–Reading: Informational | RL–Reading: Literature | W–Writing | RH–6-8 Literacy in History/Social Studies | RST–6-8 Literacy in Science & Technical Subjects Elementary School:RI.3.1, RI.3.2, SL.3.1, SL.3.4
RI.4.1, RI.4.2, SL.4.1, SL.4.4
RI.5.1, RI.5.2, SL.5.1, SL.5.4
Middle School:
RI.6.1, RI.6.2, SL.6.1, SL.6.4
RI.7.1, RI.7.2, RI.7.3, SL.7.1, SL.7.4
RI.8.1, RI.8.2, RI.8.3, SL.8.1, SL.8.4
RST.6-8.4
Next Generation Science Standards
PS–Physical Science | LS–Life Science | ESS–Earth and Space Science | ETS–Engineering, Technology and the Application of Science Elementary School: 3-LS4-4Middle School: MS-LS2-1, MS-LS2-2, MS-LS2-4, MS-LS2-5
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