The Science and Engineering Practice of Asking Questions is foundational to science. In this post, find out what Asking Questions looks like in an elementary classroom. Also, find out why this is the most used practice in my class and…
While the Scientific Method is a staple in many science classrooms, it doesn’t align with the NGSS.
In this post, I explain why I don’t use the scientific method in my classroom any more and why it doesn’t align. I also provide articles of support if you aren’t quite ready to give up the scientific method yet.
Are you looking for a way to make science lessons more engaging for your students? Look no further than PhET Science Simulations! These free, online simulations offer an interactive learning experience for students. These simulations allow students to explore and…
Over the past few years, the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) have transformed science education. They have inspired teacher to build lessons that engage students in scientific practices. This has given students the opportunity to engage in scientific practices, explore…
If you are here, you likely are interested in using the CER framework in your science class. This is an excellent framework for integrating writing into your science lessons. And, it helps students create clear, written arguments. But, there are…
Graph annotations help students with the Science and Engineering Practice of Analyzing and Interpreting Data. Help your students to do digital graph annotations with Google Presentations.
It took me a long time to find an effective strategy for teaching science vocabulary in my classroom. In fact, this post was originally written in January 2018 and was one of my first posts. I thought I had my…
You can’t possibly spend MORE time working. Instead, learn how to make your prep time work for you.
You know those CRAZY first 5 minutes of your class when it seems like all of your kids are running around and yelling that they don’t have a pencil. When kids coming up to your desk telling you they were…
Before I set some boundaries around the time I spent working, I was frazzled, anxious and grumpy. The time I was investing wasn’t paying off. Find out what changes I made.
