Thu, Jun 22, 2017 2:25 AM in Creative ways for a final assessment?
Try searching for "authentic assessments" or "creative summative assessments". I found a website ( http://www.teachhub.com/40-alternative-assessments-learning) with many ideas for assessment alternatives to paper and pencil. You could even offer students a choice of activities for their final. The ideas for science include:
25. Help Wanted Ad
Write an ad to find a “professor” who can help to ex...
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Thu, Jun 15, 2017 2:34 AM in Avoiding Misconceptions in Science Education
Some teachers in our district use the acronym OWL instead of KWL. The O stands for "observe" which helps students to understand they can observe something happening, but that doesn't mean they "know" the concept.
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Thu, Jun 15, 2017 1:52 AM in The Total Solar Eclipse of 2017
In Anchorage, Alaska, the eclipse will be visible on the very first day of school for students. It is beginning before school starts and peaking around the time our school bell is ringing. I am hoping our principal will be open to requests of allowing students to start class a little late that day.
Are there any resources out there that would give some simple information about the eclipse? I'm...
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