Why Use Science Lessons Developed by Science and STEAM Team? Two experienced science teachers wrote these science lessons. When our school first implemented the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), I (Sarah) was teaching K -4 science. There weren’t many materials available, and I had to develop lessons on my own.
What is a rubric? As most of you know, a rubric is a teaching tool with many benefits. Rubrics set out specific criteria that the teacher wants students to achieve. Rubrics are often used for writing and project-based activities. Benefits of Rubrics in Science and STEM Labs Rubrics are ideal
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
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.
How do we best encourage a student’s sense of wonder and curiosity? In the last blog, I wrote about how it is our job as teachers to help students develop their sense of wonder and curiosity. Simply put, science is the study of the natural world around us. Clearly, science
Teaching the NGSS Can Be Overwhelming For some teachers teaching the Next Generation Science Standards, or NGSS, is daunting. To me, it was a huge challenge. I volunteered to teach kindergarten through fourth-grade science. I also taught enrichment through STEM. Starting a new program was super exciting! Since then, I
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