Category: Standards and Design
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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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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…
