The Science and Engineering Practices are geared toward getting students to learn how to do the work of scientists. The first Science and Engineering Practice focuses on asking questions (for science) and defining problems (for engineering). Questions drive the scientific…
Science education isn’t just about memorizing facts and formulas. Its a journey of exploration and discovery. At the heart of every great scientific endeavor is curiosity. But how do educators cultivate this sense of wonder in the classroom? Enter the…
The 3 dimensions of the NGSS are at the heart of the instructional shifts that come with these standards. Older versions of standards focused on the memorization of facts. But, understanding student ideas are only a small part of what…
Over the years, I’ve gotten tons of questions about lab write ups. And, at the beginning of my NGSS journey I thought about formal lab reports quite a bit. I was teaching high school chemistry and biology at the time. …
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.
