Summer is finally here. While many people think that teachers have the whole summer off to do nothing and be lazy, we know otherwise. Many teachers spend their entire summer break prepping and planning for the next school year. While it is good to spend some time planning and preparing so that you ... READ the POST

Are you wondering how best to prepare your students for their state science test? If your state has adopted the NGSS for the standards or a version of them, then the state test will most likely test students' ability to use their science skills rather than memorize science facts. If they ... READ the POST

We all know the importance of writing scientific explanations through CER (Claim Evidence Reasoning). However, this can be difficult, and my students often get confused between the evidence and reasoning part. They will write many reasonings to support their claims but leave out the evidence part, ... READ the POST

Reading expository text is different than reading a novel. It is more complex, more challenging, and not as exciting. Many students struggle with reading the information and comprehending it. Having them mark the text can be a simple yet effective strategy to help with science reading ... READ the POST