The Next Generation Science Standards place a greater emphasis on the Science and Engineering Practices (the doing of science) rather than some of the standards
Since 2500 BC, the Maya have grown and cultivated crops like maize (corn), squash, beans, tobacco, and cocoa, settling into an agricultural lifestyle quite different
No matter what grade level you teach, there is no denying you could use more time to get through your curriculum. There just never seems
Many civilizations, including the Maya, have specific social events that are celebrated as significant moments in an individual’s life. These events are called rites of
Last month we shared with you a post written by one of our professional learning specialists about the use of inquiry at home to learn
Initially, anthropologists thought the Maya were peaceful, focusing their energy only on agriculture, building, and astronomy. Despite these previous beliefs, further research on architecture and
As you begin the process of unwinding on your well deserved summer break, we wanted to provide you with something to keep you in the
Recently, some of us have been asked to engage students in relevant remote science learning for the first time and are feeling very overwhelmed. Others
By now everyone involved in K-12 education is well aware of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). NGSS was developed out of concern for science
Maya Architecture is thought of as towering pyramids and detailed palaces. However, these pyramids look different than the typical pyramids we think about in Egypt.
Anyone who has ever spent any amount of time with a young child, learns one thing quickly: They have questions. So many questions in fact
As we plan for the remainder of our school year and think about how things are going to look next fall, it’s helpful to continue
During the 40 years I’ve spent as a classroom teacher I had my course curricula interrupted many times by weather events, disasters, and tragedy. Needless
Have you ever wondered how the Connecticut Science Center’s exhibit galleries and exhibits are developed? Here is a behind the scenes tour of how our
Welcome back to Take 10: Ten Minutes of Professional Learning. As we continue to adjust to distance learning for both our educators and out students,
