Addressing A Scientific Misconception
Misconceptions in the science classroom can be very dangerous. They come from a variety of sources such as cultural background, past experiences, poor teaching practices […]
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Science Learning and Resilience
Maxwell Wissman It is inevitable that when teaching science, you will run into students who have experienced trauma. While undoing these traumatic experiences for students […]
Trauma Informed Teaching: How do we get there?
Teaching not only ourselves, but also our students on how to be resilient as science learners will better prepare them for scenarios they might encounter […]
Making Thinking Visible Strategies for Science
Maxwell Wissman Making Thinking Visible by Ron Ritchart is an engaging and useful text that discusses one central question – For as much as we […]
Just Think About It
Have you ever been told just to think about it? Maybe it was your mom responding to a question she did not want to answer. […]
Lets Make our Thinking Visible in Science!
A science classroom sets up an opportunity for students to think critically, explore new information, and engage in thought-provoking discussions based on the content presented […]
Engaging Students on a Budget
When aiming to engage students in a productive and meaningful way, looking at how to incorporate the 5E’s learning cycle can set your lesson off […]
ENGAGE Students in Science – On a Budget
Maxwell Wissman As a prospective science teacher, one of the most important considerations to make when lesson planning is how to get your students excited […]