Merge science and reading with these light energy books. You can reinforce important physical science concepts while building kids’ reading skills. It’s a win-win proposition! (more…)
Take a proactive stance to manage science groups in your classroom. With assigned roles and individual accountability, your labs will go off without a hitch. (more…)
Science labs get kids’ hands on science. Try these tips to maximize learning. First, tie activities to your standards. Second, use a fair test. Third, crunch the numbers (and hit…
Science stations let kids explore concepts with their peers. Traveling from center to center, they hit multiple concepts in a short period of time, use inquiry, and make generalizations. (more…)
We hear it all the time: “Use your textbook as a resource.” But what does it really mean? After studying your standards, use backward design to plan instruction. Your text…
Standardized tests – friend or foe? Consider the standards as your roadmap and the test as your destination. Your job is navigating the trip – and acting as tour guide.…
Don’t trust the textbook! Instead, deconstruct standards to figure out what your students must learn and do. First, list nouns to determine content. Second, analyze verbs to find what students…