As I stated in part 1 of the flipped classroom model in science, last year I decided to take the leap and flip my middle school science class using the flipped classroom model. I did not flip every lesson, only the beginning of every unit. At the end of every quarter, I always asked the students ... READ the POST
Archives for August 2015
Easily Integrate the Flipped Classroom Model in Science: Choosing the Format
Last year I decided to take the leap and flip my middle school science class using the flipped classroom model. I did not flip every lesson, only the beginning of every unit. At the end of every quarter, I always asked the students to reflect on their learning and my teaching. The ... READ the POST
Yellowstone and DNA, What do they have in common?: Science Saturday
This past week my family and I visited the first National Park, Yellowstone. As you take in the beauty and diversity of this landscape it's easy to see why it was so important to protect this National treasure. When President Grant put aside this land to be forever protected I don't ... READ the POST
Back to School: Science Saturday
Its back to school time. New classes, new students, a fresh start to things. Imagine you are one of your students. You are going through your first day back getting to know your teachers names, listening to their class rules, procedures, what you are going to learn that year, how they ... READ the POST