I’ve been teaching for 10+ years now, and I’ve consistently heard the same sentiment from colleagues: Teachers College doesn’t focus enough on the things that we actually need to know as educators. I’ve heard it so often that I decided to pose the question to hundreds of middle school and high school educators in …
The #1 Thing Teachers Wish They Learned in Teachers College Read More »
You’re in the last couple of weeks of school and you have those ONE or TWO classes that you’re not sure how to fill. Haven’t we all been there? Go for the low-prep, relaxing option. Here are 3 ways to fill a couple of science classes when your only supplies are markers/colored pencils and access …
It’s that awkward time of the year when you’ve finished covering content, students are extra squirmy because the end is near, and in some cases you might have finished an AP exam or final assessment. What can you do to fill the time in a way that’s not a wild free-for-all? Here are 7 fun …
7 Creative Ways to Fill the Last Days of the Year in Science Read More »
Do you remember being a kid in school in May or June? Summer was so close you could TASTE it but you still had to sit in the classroom for a little while longer. And if you’re honest…don’t you feel the same as a teacher?! So let’s embrace the sunshine and take science outside! Here …
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Ever played Taboo? I read many years ago that the game was originally developed as a Biology review game and it’s been a staple in my science classes ever since! It’s SUCH a fun and effective review option! I do this review in two parts: 1) Students create the game cards; then 2) We have …
Embrace Competition with this Science Test Review Strategy! Read More »
As exams approach, it’s easy for students to get overwhelmed with the amount of content that they are expected to know in their science classes. So where to begin? As teachers, we want to help guide students at the end of a unit or course, but it should really be on them to take the …
Exams are coming…start your class review with THIS! Read More »
