Time-Saving Lesson Planning Strategies for Teaching with Phenomena

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One of the most time-consuming parts of teaching is lesson planning. It’s often a barrier to trying new instructional strategies, even when we’re confident they’ll be a game-changer in the classroom. If you’re considering integrating phenomena into your science lessons to engage your students and encourage them to think critically about the world around them, … read more »

One Word for the New Year!

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What if you decided on one word to guide your life for the upcoming year instead of a lengthy New Year’s resolution? That is the idea behind the one word project. Choosing one powerful word that resonates with you and your goals to direct you through the new year. The one word project is an … read more »

Three Effective Retrieval Practice Activities to Level Up Test Review

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The end of the semester can be stressful for students and teachers. With midterms, diagnostics, benchmark testing, and state end-of-course testing looming, teachers have to decide how much of their limited instructional time to dedicate to preparing students for these tests that cover months of content. While no magic formula exists, we can leverage high-impact … read more »

Thinking Routines: A Universal Tool for Deeper Learning Across All Subjects

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Finding a resource that works for all grade levels and subjects to promote student learning is rare. Project Zero’s Thinking Routines Toolbox (reviewed here) is one of those unicorns. It offers strategies that enhance critical thinking skills in many ways that apply to real-world situations, using research-based strategies that scaffold and support student thinking. Why … read more »

Tech Tool of the Month: ClassQuestion – Part 2

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In Part 1 of this blog, we introduced you to ClassQuestion and discussed applying the SAMR Model and the Triple E Framework to using it in your instruction. Today’s post offers detailed instructions for using this tool and shares classroom implementation ideas. ClassQuestion is a simple tool for conducting class polls and sending students questions. … read more »

Tech Tool of the Month: ClassQuestion – Part 1

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Are you looking to make your classroom more dynamic and engaging? ClassQuestion is a simple tool for conducting class polls and sending students questions. Imagine getting instant feedback that helps you understand what your students are thinking. Send replies from any device (laptop, tablet, phone). Results are instant, and accounts are entirely free. You can … read more »

Remembering Pearl Harbor Using Choice Boards for Meaningful Learning

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A date which will live in infamy Franklin D. Roosevelt Each year, we commemorate Pearl Harbor Day to remember and honor the 2,403 Americans killed in the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. This significant event led to the United States’s consequential decision to declare war on Japan and enter World War … read more »

How To Make Every Day Human Rights Day in Your Classroom

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“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Nelson Mandela, South African civil rights activist December 10 is Human Rights Day, which commemorates the day that the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). In 1948, a committee led by Eleanor Roosevelt presented 30 … read more »

7 Ways to Unleash Curiosity with Phenomena

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In a recent post, we discussed how phenomena can transform teaching and learning by serving as a catalyst that sparks curiosity and student engagement. This idea translates across all grade levels and subjects because it presents students with real-world situations and questions that ignite imaginations and inspire inquiry-based learning.  To effectively integrate phenomena into your … read more »

Cozy Up With a New Book in December!

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December is Read A New Book Month! Teacher self-care in December is important. What better time to cozy up with a new book? Reading isn’t just enjoyable—it’s beneficial for your wellbeing. Studies show it reduces stress, promotes relaxation, provides an escape, enhances focus, and improves brain function. While finding your next great read can feel … read more »