Do you need more engagement strategies of your distance learning students? Are your remote students paying attention during class? Or are they, like mine, creeping their cameras up so all you can see is their ceiling? Are your students, like mine, unable to answer simple questions when called on (i.e. “What letter should we useContinue reading “More engagement strategies for distance learning”
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Activities for Middle School Science Classrooms for March
Ah! It’s almost spring! I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for some sunny days, budding trees, and melting snow! In my classroom, I like to change things up a bit, sort of do some spring cleaning. Here are some resources you can use in your middle school science classroom this March. Saint Patrick’sContinue reading “Activities for Middle School Science Classrooms for March”
Amazing Animal of the Week – the California Condor
Once you see a California Condor in flight, I bet you’ll agree with me that this majestic bird should be the amazing animal of the week every week. You probably noticed that the condor doesn’t flap its wings much except to take off from the ground. They have proportionally small sternums which means that mostContinue reading “Amazing Animal of the Week – the California Condor”
Remote Labs
Your students need to do labs. It’s not only the most fun part of science, it’s also the part that helps students to understand and remember concepts they’ve been taught. Remote labs include two types of activities – virtual labs and labs that students can do at home using household equipment. Remote school presents uniqueContinue reading “Remote Labs”
Amazing Animal of the Week – the Banana Slug
In the course of updating my virtual tour product line, I was reminded of some amazing animals so I’d like to present to you the Amazing Animal of the Week! Today’s animal is the banana slug which is amazing for many reasons. Banana slugs are native to the dense, moist forest floors of California’s redwoodContinue reading “Amazing Animal of the Week – the Banana Slug”
Are you a champion for kids?
If you needed a reminder of why you do this, Rita Pierson may have the answer. Are you a champion for kids? This TED talk will remind you of what it’s like to teach in a non-pandemic year (dare I say a “normal” year?). You can be a champion for kids this year also.
How do Presidents impact science?
Presidents Day is an important day to remember the great achievements and contributions that our Presidents have made. Do Presidents have any impact on science? George Washington George Washington, along with Thomas Paine, conducted a famous experiment in 1783 which proved that marsh gas was flammable. While this is, arguably, not a terribly impactfulContinue reading “How do Presidents impact science?”
Are you Married to a Teacher? Take this quiz.
This post is dedicated to all of those brave souls who are married to a teacher. To all those supportive, patient, and thoughtful partners who provide the backbone to hold us up and the rock on which we stand. If you think you might be married to a teacher, take this quiz and find out.Continue reading “Are you Married to a Teacher? Take this quiz.”
Fall In Love with Science Teaching Again
I love what I do. Not every minutes, and sometimes not even every day. But I love what I do. Here are some of my favorite reasons to fall in love with science teaching today: That moment when the kids say “Ooooh, I get it!” The kid who says “This is my favorite class!” EverybodyContinue reading “Fall In Love with Science Teaching Again”
Plate Tectonics Unit Plan
Earthquakes and volcanoes are naturally fascinating and you won’t have any trouble getting students curious about how they occur. You can teach plate tectonics in a low to no prep way and still help build fundamental scientific literacy skills in your students. These are my plate tectonics lesson plans. When to teach plate tectonics PlateContinue reading “Plate Tectonics Unit Plan”