Tag Archives: science

The Cheapest Engagement You’ll Ever Hear About!

Posted on February 6, 2019 by bischowj

  I know what you’re thinking, and don’t worry! We’re not talking about cheap ways to pop that special someone the “big question”, apologies to those expecting some intimacy tips. In this blog, we’re going to unpack that classic teacher … Continue reading →

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Margins: Not Just for Paper Anymore

Posted on September 19, 2018 by thomasbs

One of the worst nightmares for teachers (and greatest pleasures of students) is getting off-topic. However, there is a good way to get off-topic, and it often involves more learning than what would have happened in the first place. This … Continue reading →

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Try and Keep Up

Posted on April 23, 2018 by Naomi Patten

Science teaching. What could be so hard about it?  Besides the lesson planning, difficult micro-level concepts, keeping the curiosity alive in the classroom, and helping students succeed on standardized tests. Oh, and let’s not forget keeping up with the constantly … Continue reading →

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The Future Belongs to the Curious!

Posted on April 22, 2018 by angelokm

Soon I will be entering my own classroom which is both exciting and nerve-racking. I have taken plenty of education and science classes to help prepare me, but until I have my own classroom it is difficult to be prepared … Continue reading →

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An Interesting Perspective: The Struggle

Posted on April 22, 2018 by rohlfswe

Howdy bloggers, Welcome back to the last installment of An Interesting Perspective for the semester. I know I’ve been less consistent these past few weeks, but things have been hectic. Today though, we’re back on track and here to discuss … Continue reading →

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Are you up to the challenge?

Posted on April 20, 2018 by mulligmg

The best and worst of any profession are the challenges that come with that profession. As I have pursued this profession, so many what-if’s and doubts have popped into my head, most of them related to the challenges that come … Continue reading →

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An Interesting Perspective: Drive the Bus

Posted on April 15, 2018 by rohlfswe

Howdy bloggers, Welcome back for the newest installment of An Interesting Perspective. Today, we will discuss the importance of classroom management within a science classroom, and give out a few tips and tricks to keep your classroom from entering a … Continue reading →

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Stop running with scalpels!

Posted on April 8, 2018 by Shay

And you thought kids running with scissors was bad… Surgeons use these tools to cut people open and we expect high school students to be able to safely use one to open a frog? With having a solid set of … Continue reading →

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A Day to Remember

Posted on April 5, 2018 by angelokm

When you look back at your academic career what do you remember most? It’s not the lectures and worksheets; it’s the engaging activities and labs! Engaging activities and labs help student become active in their learning which helps them understand and … Continue reading →

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An Interesting Perspective: Balling on a Budget

Posted on April 3, 2018 by rohlfswe

Howdy bloggers, Sorry for the brief hiatus, but we’re back for the newest installment of An Interesting Perspective. In today’s post, we will discuss ways in which you can make your classroom fun and engaging, while still keeping it affordable. … Continue reading →

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