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Teaching Science from a Historical Perspective

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about Mr. Van Overen

Background:

Mr. Kirt Van Overen

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Educational Background

Graduated from East Kentwood High School in 1984

Graduated from Hope College with a B.A. in 1988

Graduated from Aquinas College with a Master's in Science Education in 2003

Science Teacher for Kentwood Public Schools at
Pinewood Middle School since 1991

Adjunct Professor at Aquinas College 2005 to present


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Masters Thesis


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The Virtual Classroom

Entrance to Mr. Van Overen's Virtual Classroom
 
Science Before There Were Scientists
 
Greek Science
 
Medieval Science
 
Renaissance Science
 
Newtonian Science
 
Industrial Revolution Science
 
19th Century Science
 
20th Century Science
 
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Awards Received by
Mr. Van Overen's Virtual Classroom
 
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Contact Me -- I look forward to any comments from students, parents or fellow teachers. Email kvo27 at comcast DOT net
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Mr. Van Overen has been awarded as the 2006 Michigan Middle Level Teacher of the Year by the Michigan Science Teachers Association

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Random Quote:
"If I have seen further it is by standing on ye shoulders of Giants." --Isaac Newton

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