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. […]
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Teaching Science with a budget
When we look back on how instruction was given to us as students, some of us may remember the specific teacher that gave the instruction, […]
Students are Always Thinking…let’s Celebrate that In the Classroom!
Sometimes it can seem like students are not thinking in science class. They usually are, whether or not it’s about the lesson depends on how […]
Set your sights on the Margins
Imagine yourself aboard a large vessel traveling across the grand sea. A mild breeze blows through your hair as it pushes the ship across tiny […]
Science Teaching 2.0: From Extrinsic to Intrinsic Motivation
What does motivation have to do with learning science? Quite a bit, actually. For students, motivation typically stems from either extrinsic or intrinsic motivators. Too […]
The Keys to Drive: Intrinsic Motivation in the Classroom
Your students aren’t going to benefit in the long run from extrinsic motivation! Intrinsic motivation shifts the responsibility from the teacher to the student. Once […]
Atomic Habits: How small can become gigantic
As we go through life we all dream to be better. We want to be a better athlete, a better runner, a better singer, a […]
Dare to venture out into the Margin
Imagine yourself as a sailor upon a ship venturing out over the sea. You and your fellow crewmates lay about lazily as the sun beats […]
A Note to the Teacher: Teaching in the Margins
What does it mean to teach in the margins? Teaching in the margins is taking (or following) your class into the unknown. GASP! You must […]
What Does it Mean to be an Exemplary Science Teacher?
Think back to your high school career. I know it may seem like decades ago, but everyone has certain memories that stick out in their […]