= What is Accountable Talk? Accountable talk is talk that moves learning forward. It is meaningful and polite. It encourages students to really think about what they are learning and reflect upon it. Thus, this type of talk can be used in all subject areas. Accountable Talk in STEAM
Now that you have your rules established, there are some other considerations for managing group work in a science or STEM class. One thing to consider is the voice level. You can set specific guidelines for students. Voice Levels Teachers have different types of teaching styles. Some teachers like a
As any teacher knows, the classrooms that run the most efficiently are those that have clear expectations and procedures. So, establishing classroom procedures and rules is essential! Of course, it is better for everyone if these are set at the beginning of the year. Classroom Procedures Classroom procedures are consistent
How To Get Started with Classroom Setup When something is new to you, what do you do? You look to others! Fortunately, when given the opportunity to go from a classroom to the first science and STEM teacher in our building, I had help nearby! My husband was a middle
What are digital resources? Digital resources are electronic reference materials. Slides, videos, websites, apps, blogs, etc are digital resources. These teaching tools are stored on a computer. Right now, during the COVID-19 Pandemic, most teachers and students use distance learning systems. The teachers and students are physically separated. They use
Who Doesn’t Love Sugar? We’re all born liking the taste. Our earliest ancestors ate sweet fruits as a significant part of their diet. Honey has always been a treasured find and was one of our earliest sweets. Native Americans were making maple syrup thousands of years ago in
Many Teachers are Reluctant to Teach Science Many classroom teachers hesitate to teach science or don’t teach it at all. This is due to two things. First, elementary teachers are encouraged to place a lot of emphasis on reading, writing, and math. Second, very few elementary teachers have college training
Our Family STEM Night Experience Hosting a Family STEM Night is a worthwhile adventure! It’s a great way to introduce families to the concepts of STEM. In our experiences families were asking for more challenges! Having a short term committee is a good way to get started. Each person found
The Hour of Code™ is Coming! The Hour of Code takes place during Computer Science Education Week every year! Computer Science Education Week is around December 9th. December 9th is Grace Hopper’s birthday, and it’s a way of honoring her. She was born in 1906. She programmed computers for the
So, What is a WebQuest? A WebQuest is a great educational tool. When students are doing a WebQuest they search the web for information. The teacher usually gives students links to websites and/or videos. The links are checked out in advance to make sure they are reliable. What makes a
Who doesn’t love building with bricks!? People of all ages like building with bricks! Parents buy large blocks for their toddlers to help them develop motor skills. Older children are often given smaller bricks because they enjoy building things. There are even Lego brick sets for adults! Building with bricks
Fall is just around the corner. Yesterday I was out on one of our favorite golf courses in upstate New York with my husband. I was easily distracted by the beauty around us. The trees were just starting to turn colors, and the thistles and cattails were bursting open.
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