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The Teacher Facilitator: The new way to teach

What I consider the "typical" teacher style starts with the teacher giving the students the notes, usually through a PowerPoint, and then doing some type of worksheet to practice the information from the notes.  The students then go home and do another worksheet for practice.  The whole ... READ the POST

Lessons learned, Reflections of a secondary science teacher 2015

  What Secondary Teachers have learned in 2015 I can't believe how quickly 2015 has come and gone.  As teachers it is important to go back reflect on what works, what doesn't, and what needs a little enhancements.  This year I am teaming up with some wonderful secondary teachers to share what we ... READ the POST

Six Exciting Winter Science Activities For Middle School

Winter is the perfect season to mix science with seasonal cheer! Dive into these fun winter science activities that will keep your students entertained while learning a thing or two.Gingerbread Genetics: Creating the Ultimate Gingerbread Man Get ready for a tasty genetics lesson! Explore ... READ the POST

Guided Inquiry with Thinglink Examples

 Twenty-first-century learning is about helping students become life-long learners.  Students need to be able to gather information on their own.  This is a skill that needs to be taught.  One way I do this is by having students do a guided inquiry using the site thinglink.com.    With ... READ the POST

Genius Hour: Bring the love of learning back into the classroom

When I first started teaching over 16 years ago I thought that each year would be easier.  I figured the first few years were about creating activities for your classroom and lesson planning and then after that you would just tweak slightly the lessons and that would give you more free time. ... READ the POST

First Week of School: Science Saturday

Its the first week of school and for many that means Rules, Procedures, and laying down the law.  Most teachers will start the first day going over their syllabus, rules, and being as strict as possible.  I have even heard some teachers give advice to new teachers about never smile until ... READ the POST