Phoenix science teacher takes unique approach to teaching with music

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John Tulinao
A science teacher in Phoenix was recognized for his unique approach to teaching his students about science with music.

"When I started teaching, I was a music teacher, like a full-fledged music teacher, but ever since I was a kid, I always looked at music as something way beyond its artistic value," he said.

Tulinao uses music as a way to integrate science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) components of learning.

"Looking at their faces they're so amazed. I am like telling them, 'Hey, when I do this, you're going to see science,' and they're like, 'What?' and as we go through the process, I love that aha moment," Tulinao said.

He was recently...

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