Category: Standards and Design
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How I Trick My Students into Doing Real Science (and Loving It)
Read more: How I Trick My Students into Doing Real Science (and Loving It)Let me let you in on a little secret: middle schoolers don’t actually hate science. They just think they do. Sure, they’ll groan at the mention of the periodic table and feign confusion over lab write-ups… but hand them a cup of baking soda and vinegar, and suddenly you’ve got Bill Nye energy bouncing off…
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3 Things You Are Doing Wrong with Your Classroom Escape Room
Read more: 3 Things You Are Doing Wrong with Your Classroom Escape Room1. Not setting expectations/ roles If you are planning a classroom escape, it is wise to spend some time prior to the escape going over expectations and roles. The last thing you want to do is throw students in a group for a high stress activity and expect it to go smoothly. There is always…
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The Science Behind Chalk Talk
Read more: The Science Behind Chalk TalkStudents don’t get many opportunities to use chalk, so when you say, “Hey kiddos, were going outside to play with sidewalk chalk”, don’t be surprised if you instantly become everyone’s favorite teacher. As the weather starts to warm up, it’s the perfect time to get your students to go outside to show what they know…
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