Tag: lesson 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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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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5 Ways to Use Seek & Finds
Read more: 5 Ways to Use Seek & FindsAre you hooked on Science Seek & Finds yet? One of the reasons why Science Seek and Finds are so successful is because they can be used in a variety of ways! Just find the way that works best for your class. 1. Unit Title Page for Interactive Notebooks Seek and Find Science makes a…
