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What is the biggest change you need to make to become an NGSS teacher? The biggest transformation you need to make when adopting the NGSS is NOT to your content. It’s to your .

Teaching Strategies

Using Science Stations In Your Classroom Routine

July 10, 2018

So we have covered why you should use science stations, and how to prepare for science stations – now let’s take a look at actually using science stationsScience My use of .

5E Model, Teaching Strategies

How To Set Up Science Stations In Your Classroom

July 5, 2018

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 .

5E Model, Teaching Strategies

Why I Use Classroom Stations For Science Instruction

July 3, 2018

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 .

NGSS, Science & Engineering Practices, Teaching Strategies

Integrate Engineering: A How To Guide For Science Teachers

June 21, 2018

So far we’ve discussed WHY you should integrate engineering and how NOT to integrate engineering… so what SHOULD you do?! I’ve compiled a few ideas to get you started! First, let’s .

5E Model, Teaching Strategies

Formative Friday: Formative Assessments To Mix It Up!

May 25, 2018

The Basics: There are two types of assessments – formative and summative. Formative assessments are used during the learning cycle to inform instruction. Summative assessments .

Life Science, Teaching Strategies

Teaching With Invasive Species

May 15, 2018

One of my favorite ways to teach ecology is through the lens of invasive species. Because they are SO disruptive to ecosystems, it is incredibly easy to interweave all the .

instructional strategies

Teach The NGSS: Adopting NGSS Instructional Strategies

Using Science Stations In Your Classroom Routine

How To Set Up Science Stations In Your Classroom

Why I Use Classroom Stations For Science Instruction

Integrate Engineering: A How To Guide For Science Teachers

Formative Friday: Formative Assessments To Mix It Up!

Teaching With Invasive Species