Gearing Up for Next Generation Science
…handle it. Our Advanced Academic teacher does some of those lessons with our advanced students. By applying the math and science skills they are learning in the classroom to solve…
…handle it. Our Advanced Academic teacher does some of those lessons with our advanced students. By applying the math and science skills they are learning in the classroom to solve…
…to engage in effective discussions. Both Think-Pair-Share and Talking Sticks are excellent strategies to boost oral communication skills, and they’ll take your students to the core of effective discussion. …
…positive and supportive in your interactions with others. You might not agree with all members, but refrain from making judgmental comments or posting comments that are not respectful in their…
…will struggle. Finally, have fun! Don’t beat yourself up. Learn with your students, be patient with them and yourself. Teaching effectively will come with practice and building strong relationships with…
…include that information. Putting together a classroom newsletter takes valuable time from your day, but by applying these lessons to your next issue, you’ll make sure it is time well…
…having to own a computer or pay for internet at their house. Google saves everything you’re working on, so you won’t have to start from scratch when your computer restarts…
…life at school, at home, out with friends, on the Internet, engaged in a sport or hobby, dating, Everything. From childhood to adulthood, we need to make smart choices. Teachers…
…shape the MrOwl community “tree,” an ever-growing, searchable collection of web links and resources. These branches are curated by real people in the MrOwl community, not a computer, so they’re…
…notes in foldables and store those foldables in notebooks. Keeping them in interactive notebooks ensures that the information is handy when they need it. Measurement foldables are especially effective, so…
…cups and dried them completely before starting over. Photos by Amy Candler, www.amycandler.com Create a Plastic Wrap Barrier – The first method was to repeat the experiment and cover…
…Burn lesson plans to find relevant information and then adapt the lesson materials to your own grade level. My Favorite Upper Elementary Resources Don’t make the mistake that I did…
With the Common Core emphasis on teaching informational text, you might be wondering where to find appropriate texts for reading instruction. Most classrooms are overflowing with great children’s literature and…
