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Tangible Explore Experiences for the NGSS Classroom

Over the last few weeks, we have looked at the 5E Model and how to use it to design your NGSS-aligned instructional sequences. We first took a bird’s view of the model and how to use .

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Engage Your Students In Science Discovery

Last week, we took a broad overview of NGSS-aligned instruction using the 5E Model. This week, we are going to take a deep dive into the first two stages of the model – Engage .

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Creating “Ah Ha!” Moments with the 5E Model

Last time, we discussed why we should be using the 5E Model in our NGSS classrooms. Shifting our instruction is vital to truly shifting our curriculum to the NGSS, and for ensuring our .

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NGSS Instruction for Conceptual Understanding

When we are teaching, we obviously want our students to be learning. But teaching and learning are not the same things, and one thing (teaching) does not always result in the other .

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It’s NOT The 5E Model: Red Flags To Watch Out For

The next few weeks are all about the 5E Model! This is one of my FAVORITE topics to discuss, so I’m excited to share with you some of what I’ve learned. (Remember, you can .

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How To Set Up Science Stations In Your Classroom

Science Stations are a great way to increase student engagement and responsibility. They encourage them to become active participants in their learning and moving them toward ownership .

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Why I Use Classroom Stations For Science Instruction

One of the great things about the Next Generation Science Standards is the shift to focus on what students can do! I truly believe this shift forces us as teachers to put more ownership .

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Biomes: Teaching An NGSS-Aligned Unit

Biomes is a topic I have often seen on the course curriculum sheets provided by schools and districts, yet it is not a topic that is anywhere in the Next Generation Science Standards. .