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Engage, Plan, Science

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…)

Science Questions for Every Experiment

November 23, 2019

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Learn, Plan, Science

Science questions reinforce scientific processes. To debrief, use this list to clearly focus your experiments. (more…)

How to Manage Science Groups

November 20, 2019

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Engage, Organize, Plan, Science

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…)

3 Ways to Improve Science Labs

November 19, 2019

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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…

How to Teach with Science Stations

November 11, 2019

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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…)

How to Use Your Textbook as a Resource

November 7, 2019

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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…

What Teachers Must Know About Standardized Tests

October 24, 2019

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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.…

How to Deconstruct Standards

October 17, 2019

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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…

Standards-Based Instruction Improves Teaching

October 10, 2019

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