Questioning Strategies in Science
We all know that asking our students questions as they engage in science learning is important, but it is also important to reflect on and
July 14, 2021
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This is Just a Test
Talk to any educator, administrator, or support staff member and you’ll hear concern about our new next generation assessments. With the slow roll out of
November 6, 2020
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Modeling a Growth Mindset During the Pandemic
As educators, we believe in the kids in our classrooms. We push them. We cheer them on. We know they can do it and we
November 3, 2020
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Our Favorite Freebies!
How often do you find yourself asking where you can find a certain activity, lesson, scientific phenomenon or engineering problem? Searching online for ideas is
October 6, 2020
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Raising the Level of Cognitive Thinking in NGSS
Over the years, as teachers, we have been focused on raising the level of cognitive thinking in our students by incorporating different tiers of Bloom’s
October 3, 2020
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Linking STEM and the Next Generation Science Standards
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
September 2, 2020
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Using Phenomenon to Drive a Unit
Learning about the use of Phenomena in NGSS aligned units has really been the bridge of understanding for me between how I have always known
August 13, 2020
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Take 10: Creating Interdisciplinary Connections through the NGSS
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
July 30, 2020
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Take 10: Discourse in Distance Learning to Develop Equity
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
June 18, 2020
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Take 10: Linking STEM and the Next Generation Science Standards
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
June 11, 2020
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Take 10: Natural Wonder
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
June 4, 2020
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Take 10: Re-Imagining the Possibilities
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
May 28, 2020
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Take 10: COVID-19, A Teachable Moment?
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
May 21, 2020
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Take 10: Continuing Our Conversation on Phenomena
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,
May 14, 2020
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Take 10: A “Lightbulb Moment”
Do you ever have a hard time conceptualizing the three dimensions of the Next Generation Science Standards? There’s no question that the three dimensions of
May 7, 2020
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