Help! New Teacher, Angry Parent, and Unsupportive Admin
Hi,On Monday I am meeting for the 2nd time with an angry parent.On our last meeting with the principal, they took away that their child's grades would be at A's and B's,even though my grade book did...
View ArticleSparking Curiosity and Solving Real-World Problems
See how students apply their literacy skills to explore science problems outside classroom walls.
View Article5-Minute Film Festival: Celebrate Earth Day
Jump-start your lesson plans with these videos and resources for students of all ages.
View ArticleEngage your students in neuroscience with the Brain Awareness Video Contest!
Teachers,With the introduction of the Next Generation Science Standards, it is becoming increasingly important to bring neuroscience into the classroom.How do you educate your students about...
View ArticlePBL and STEAM Education: A Natural Fit
Using project-based learning in science, technology, engineering, art, and math classes is a way to solve problems in real-world contexts.
View ArticleLearning Under the Rotini Trees: Using Simulation Games as a Learning Tool
Scattered among the ancient Elms and fever trees of our fair seaside village, Oh Best Beloved, lives a pleasant and fruitful tree known as the Rotini. You would recognize its fruit, as it is named...
View ArticleHelp! Need PBL Ideas for Science Units
Hello all. I am new to the PBL initiative, and along with my team, we are trying to create a PBL unit for our 6th grade science standard regarding matter. Has anyone completed one before? Does anyone...
View ArticleSTEM Penpals: Connecting Students with Scientists
I recently participated in two outreach programs designed for middle school science classes. The idea is to connect students with real scientists across the country through hand-written letters,...
View ArticlePowerful Graphic Novels for Middle School
Great for readers of all literacy levels, these nine nonfiction titles work in English language arts, social studies, and science classes.
View ArticleMaking Failure Harder Work Than Passing
A rigorous intervention pushes students who might be satisfied with a D to aim higher.
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