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 station work evolved as my students…
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 and agency. You…
For the science teachers amongst us (me!), engineering can be pretty intimidating. There's a very real possibility that your education did NOT prepare you to teach it. Yet if you're…
One of my favorite times of the school year actually happens right before school starts. I love the excitement of August -- decorating my classroom, establishing my classroom management strategy,…
Check out this problem-based teaching strategy to engage middle and high school students in their ecology unit and assess their understanding of ecology concepts. Students investigate clues to answer the question, "Where have all the tree frogs gone?" and construct an argument based on evidence. Learn how you can design a similar activity yourself in this post.
When it comes to unit design, where do you start? You start with a standard. Learn how to break down the NGSS to develop your assessment and work backward to design your unit. This is the first in a series on designing instruction aligned to the NGSS and based on the 5E model.