When I’m going for a jog or cooking dinner or sewing masks, I like to listen to podcasts. I have a bunch of favorites, but the 3 I want to talk about today are really super for science teachers. They provide great content that I can always find ways to incorporate into my lessons. 60Continue reading “3 Great Science Podcasts”
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Climate Change in Middle School Science
New Jersey is the first state in our Nation to incorporate climate change into its K-12 learning standards. Of course, most science teachers are already teaching climate change as some component of their curriculum.
Solar System Travel Brochure
Before you go on a vacation, you need to know about the place you’re going, right? You need to know what kind of weather to expect, what the accommodations are, what activities there are to do. Get students hooked on learning about the solar system by telling them they’re going to take a vacation to another planet.
Decomposition Unit Plan for Middle School Science
A lot of what we teach in middle school relates to decomposition.
Top 3 Coronavirus TED Talks
If watching the news cycle through the frightening things causes you distress, these three TED talks might give you the information you need without all the panic.
14 Ways to Differentiate Instruction
List of 14 ways to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students in the middle school classroom.
When the kids don’t have school
In parts of the US, schools have closed for the summer, and teachers have breathed a sigh of relief. For many, the act of balancing their own children with the demands of teaching remotely is nearly impossible. There are many “plans” being suggested for what happens to school in September. One plan I’ve heard ofContinue reading “When the kids don’t have school”
Boom Cards for Middle School?
Boom cards are all the rage nowadays for elementary school teachers. Boom Cards are digital interactive flash cards and they’re a great resource for distance learning. If you’re not familiar, follow this link to a sample Boom Card deck or click here for my basic Boom Card tutorial. The majority of users I know, however,Continue reading “Boom Cards for Middle School?”
Free Course offerings from the San Diego Zoo Global Academy
Some great offerings for science students, teachers, and parents: We’re Here Together – #WereHereTogether – 12 weeks worth of free content available for teachers and students ages 13 and up. Each week offers a different on-line learning module. Here are the courses: Cats – cheetahs, lions, tigers Mammals – rhinos, elephants, giraffes Monkeys – OldContinue reading “Free Course offerings from the San Diego Zoo Global Academy”
I’m not on camera, am I?
My husband has been working from home basically as long as I’ve been. We are lucky – we have big enough house and a yard to escape from each other. We also don’t have any children living at home, so we can spread out or be together depending on mood (mostly mine, admittedly). When we’reContinue reading “I’m not on camera, am I?”