Crosscutting Concept Exit Tickets
Do you struggle with including the Crosscutting Concepts in your lesson plans? Check out this post for ways to build and use exit tickets.
Author: Erin Sadler
5 Ways to Improve Your Interactive Notebooks
You may be using an interactive notebook in your class, but are you making the most out of your interactive notebook? Here are 5 ways that you can improve your interactive notebook. Please note: This post contains an affiliate link. …
Your Guide to Using Data as NGSS Phenomena in Your Classroom
Though it’s often overlooked, data is excellent phenomena. It can spark curiosity, provide a local connection and provide the perfect start for your lesson sequence. Read this post to find out more.
Updating Interactive Notebooks for NGSS
Interactive Notebooks have been a staple in my classroom for years. But when I shifted to NGSS, my interactive notebooks needed a serious upgrade. Here are some of the changes that I have made to my interactive notebooks. I used…
Thematic and Topic Models for NGSS
If you are an elementary science teacher, you have probably seen that there are two different suggested models. These models, the Topic Model and the Thematic Model for NGSS, are available for kindergarten through fifth grade. What does “Model” mean…
Your Questions About NGSS Phenomena Answered
You know that you should be using phenomena in your NGSS classroom. But what are phenomena? Where do you find it? What makes good phenomena? Get the answers to all of your questions here.
Step-By-Step Guide to Creating an NGSS Scope & Sequence
I am often asked if I have an NGSS Scope and Sequence for a given course. But your scope and sequence will depend on the resources and instructional materials as well as the phenomena that you choose. To help, here…
Your Questions About NGSS Bundles Answered
Do you know what an NGSS bundle is? If you aren’t sure, this is a great place to start. Get all of your questions about NGSS bundles answered.
4 Ways to Update Resources for Remote Learning
Many teachers are feeling frustrated that the resources that we have spent time creating in our classroom can’t be used in a remote learning setting. But that isn’t necessarily the case, especially if your team has access to Google Apps…
How to Make PDFs Editable for Students
Some of our best resources are in PDF format. Unfortunately, these aren’t editable for a our students. Learn how to use Google Presentations to make your PDFs editable and ready to post in Google Classroom.