Are you looking for new ways to make learning about atoms fun? Check out my favorite activities for teaching atoms that your students are sure to love! 1. Honey I Shrunk the Kids! I love to use analogies in class! I always begin with asking the class to tell me the smallest thing they can ... Read More about 5 Engaging Activities for Teaching Atoms
Epic Hack: Split Screen Shortcut
This split screen shortcut is a game changer for students and teachers. If you are using a Chromebook or Windows computer, check out out this epic tip below! Do you ever wish that you could view two windows at once when you are working on the computer? Wish you had that second monitor? ... Read More about Epic Hack: Split Screen Shortcut
Sharing Files? Why You Should “Force” a Copy
Forcing a copy of a Google file is an easy way to share it with co-workers or students. Bonus: Your original document stays secure! Raise your hand if you share Google files regularly with your co-workers.... Do these words sound familiar..... "Sure, I'm happy to share it, just make your ... Read More about Sharing Files? Why You Should “Force” a Copy
5 Tips for Teaching Observation, Inference, and Prediction in Science
Observation, inference, and prediction in science are important skills to learn about the world around us. Check out these ideas to get started! Making observations about the world around us is an important skill for a young scientist. It is also one of my favorite topics to teach! Here ... Read More about 5 Tips for Teaching Observation, Inference, and Prediction in Science
Your Guide to Getting Started With a Digital Interactive Notebook
Pin for later! Not only are digital interactive notebooks a great way to engage students in the classroom, but they almost guarantee you won't hear these phrases ever again! I left my notebook at home. Wait, I know that page is here somewhere... I am so tired of lugging this stack of ... Read More about Your Guide to Getting Started With a Digital Interactive Notebook
6 Sites for Virtual Labs That Your Students Will Love
Are you hesitant about using in-person labs in the classroom? Virtual labs are a great option for both in-school and distance learning! There are LOTS of options out there for online simulations - definitely too many to count! Here are some of my favorite virtual labs to use with my students. ... Read More about 6 Sites for Virtual Labs That Your Students Will Love
7 Ways to Adapt Science Labs for the COVID Classroom
Traditional science labs are difficult to manage with social distancing guidelines. Take a look at these 7 creative ideas to make labs work! How (and if) we can do science labs this year, is a hot topic! Science labs are a huge part of the middle school science curriculum. As we are ... Read More about 7 Ways to Adapt Science Labs for the COVID Classroom
7 Stupid-Simple Ideas to Teach Science Lab Safety
Explicitly teaching science lab safety is too important to skip. Here are some super easy ways to teach and reinforce safety rules. During my career, I've seen so many accidents during science labs that could have been prevented with explicit teaching.... seemingly harmless horseplay ... Read More about 7 Stupid-Simple Ideas to Teach Science Lab Safety
How to Teach Claims, Evidence and Reasoning (CER) Like a Pro
Learn tips and tricks for teaching Claims, Evidence and Reason. Do your students struggle with the CER model (claims, evidence, and reasoning) in science class? Are you looking for an easy way to introduce claims, evidence, and reasoning so that your students can relate? These tips and tricks ... Read More about How to Teach Claims, Evidence and Reasoning (CER) Like a Pro
5 First Week of School Activities to Build Lasting Relationships
First week of school activities are the perfect way to build lasting relationships and trust with your students. They can be quick and easy to do! Do you remember your first day of school? If you are like me, you might have to think REALLY hard! So many emotions are swirling - excitement, ... Read More about 5 First Week of School Activities to Build Lasting Relationships
