Tag: relationships
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How I Bring Student Voice into My Science Class
Read more: How I Bring Student Voice into My Science ClassSpoiler: It’s not just asking “Any questions?” When I first started teaching, I thought I was giving students a voice. I’d ask questions. I’d run discussions. I’d say, “Any thoughts?” with what I was sure was an inviting smile. But the truth? Most of the time, I was still doing all the talking. And my…
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How I Use Gratitude to Build Classroom Culture in Science
Read more: How I Use Gratitude to Build Classroom Culture in ScienceLet’s be real: middle schoolers aren’t exactly known for their warm fuzzies. They’re more “ugh” than “aww,” especially in the first few months of school when everyone’s still figuring out how to be human again. But over the years, I’ve discovered a sneaky, science-approved way to build a classroom culture that actually feels good for…
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Would You Rather… Science Edition: How I Use Quick Questions to Build Thinking and Community
Read more: Would You Rather… Science Edition: How I Use Quick Questions to Build Thinking and CommunityThere’s something magical about a good “Would You Rather” question- the sillier the better. But what if I told you those same giggle-inducing questions could double as powerful tools for building classroom community and sneaky science thinking? Yep. I’m talking about using Would You Rather prompts as science warm-ups, discussion starters, and even formative assessment…
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