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Eutrophication is water pollution caused by excess nutrients. For example, water in the Great Lakes is cool and clear. In other words, few biological materials (such as algae) lived there.…

The Teaching Struggle Is Real – Embrace It and Experience Fulfillment

May 16, 2021

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The teaching struggle. If you’re a teacher, you know what it’s all about. Every day, when you get up in front of your class, you struggle to make them understand,…

Maximize Teaching to Make Every Moment Count | Effective Instruction

May 9, 2021

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Maximize teaching with these clever strategies from master teachers. Then, when you get up in front of your students, you’ll be teaching more than just your current lesson. First, make…

Encourage Autonomy in the Classroom | Student-Centered Learning

May 2, 2021

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How can you promote autonomy in your classroom? First, put kids in the driver’s seat. Establish student-centered learning. Instead of the “sage on the stage,” be the “guide on the…

Improve Your Teaching Mindset | Lift, Don’t Push Kids to Greatness

April 25, 2021

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To improve your teaching, lift, don’t push. Mediocre teachers push their students through the curriculum. You know – coverage. But great teachers do something different. They scaffold instruction so every…

How to Build an Erosion Table (AKA Stream Table)

April 11, 2021

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Need an erosion table for your classroom? Try building this D.I.Y. version. All you need is a package of paint tray liners and an egg carton. (more…)

Teaching Figurative Language – Similes, Metaphors, Onomatopoeia

February 28, 2021

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How do you teach figurative language? It’s easy! First, use clear definitions and examples. Second, add a little practice. Soon your students will be ready to apply what they know.…

Teaching the Five-Paragraph Essay with an Example

January 10, 2021

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The five-paragraph essay provides a strong, well-structured text. What’s more? It’s easy to compose. All you need is a good organizer and an example. (more…)

Writing Constructed Response with Text Evidence – Hamburger Style!

December 28, 2020

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