Have you ever felt like you’re cheating by hitting play on a movie and letting someone else “teach” your students? I did…but… WE NEED TO STOP BELIEVING THIS LIE! My own high school experience with movies was far from inspirational. It always involved a teacher popping in a boring tape (hello, late ‘90s/early ‘00s!) and …
The Proven Blueprint to Using Movies in the Science Classroom Read More »
Aren’t we always looking for ways to make science relevant? Searching for real-world examples and scientists who are doing cool things? Aren’t we also dying for low-prep lessons, or a way to fill that last class before spring break? Well, it’s never been easier to bring a history-making world science event into our classrooms because …
The topic ALL Science classes should be exploring in 2021 Read More »
With 10 years of teaching under my belt, I could be considered a veteran teacher. I’ve taught over 20 different math and science courses in Canada, Micronesia, Italy, and aboard a tall ship (without internet!). I’ve taught everything from middle school to college, and I’ve often taken PD courses in the background to improve my …
Do you have a topic that you’ve taught year after year, but you’ve never been totally satisfied with the delivery? Like it’s fine, which is why you’ve done it the same way for a while, but you’ve always kind of groaned inwardly when it comes up because you know it’s not the best you can …
I hate grading research papers. And I’ve met very few kids who get excited about writing a research paper. But research skills are important! Students have so much content at their fingertips and don’t always know how to sift through it to find the good stuff. I want them to gain confidence with this because …
We hear it all the time: relationships are key to a smooth school year. Good relationships mean that we have fewer classroom management issues, a more positive classroom environment, and ultimately a higher level of learning. Students will learn more from people they like and trust. I like to use something in my high school …
A Simple Routine to Promote Reflection and Positive Relationships Read More »
