Sat, Nov 25, 2023 4:54 PM in STEM programs
I like seeing these STEM ideas for elementary grades. I wonder if elementary school teachers find it challenging to incorporate STEM activities. I teach middle school science so I'm not directly responsible for delivering the math, reading, and writing lessons to my students (of course I do so anyway). However, I would think that some elementary teachers would be attracted t...
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Sat, Nov 25, 2023 4:39 PM in National Board Certification
I'm wondering if you or anyone else could tell us a little bit about the process. What was required? What did you find most difficult? Are there any tips you could give us? I know of non-science teachers whom have earned their certification but I don't know of any science teachers.
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Sat, Aug 26, 2023 6:38 PM in Need Recommendation: Warm-Ups
Sometimes I'll post a "Challenge" on the board. It is a higher level thinking question about something we learned about the previous day. Students are supposed to discuss it at their table and come up with an answer. Students know that I randomely call on one student to answer for the entire class. The idea is for students to feel compelled to either explain ...
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