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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

Getting Ready for Digital Learning Part 3: Digital Citizenship

Digital Citizenship in the ClassroomIt's the first few days of school and students are learning the rules and procedures of your class.  They are told they need to be respectful, they need to honor each other's opinions, not make fun of other's answers, and speak in complete sentences. ... READ the POST

What does the Blended Learning Station Rotation Model in Science Look Like

Students learn in different ways which is why the blended learning model is such a great way to differentiate your teaching and help them understand the concept in a way that works best for them.  There are four basic models with blended learning: Rotation model, Flex model, A La Carte model, ... READ the POST

Getting Ready for Digital Learning Part 2: Using Google Classroom and Google Forms

It's that time when teachers start heading to stores for back-to-school sales and start thinking about the first few weeks of school.  With that in mind, I have decided to put together a three-part series to help you get your classroom ready for digital learning. This part is all about using google ... READ the POST