Category: Standards and Design
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Letting Students Take the Lead: My Favorite Low-Stress Project-Based Learning Idea
Read more: Letting Students Take the Lead: My Favorite Low-Stress Project-Based Learning IdeaLet’s be real: the words “project-based learning” can spark both joy and fear. Joy, because student-led discovery is powerful. Fear, because we imagine glitter explosions, cardboard chaos, and a to-do list longer than the Nile. But here’s the truth I’ve learned: PBL doesn’t have to be overwhelming, for you or your students. With a little…
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Why Less is More: How I Stopped Overplanning and Found My Groove
Read more: Why Less is More: How I Stopped Overplanning and Found My GrooveLet me paint a picture: It’s Sunday night. I’ve got six tabs open, a color-coded planner, Pinterest boards for days, and a “perfect” science lesson that’s about to require three hours of prep and a miracle to pull off. Sound familiar? Early in my teaching career, I believed that more = better. More slides, more…
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Spooky Science Ideas That Are All Treat, No Trick
Read more: Spooky Science Ideas That Are All Treat, No TrickOctober in the classroom is its own kind of monster. You’re juggling full moons, sugar highs, and spooky season chaos… and trying to teach science through it all. But here’s the good news: Halloween is the perfect excuse to sneak in high-engagement, hands-on lessons that students actually get excited about. The even better news? I’ve…
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