How to teach reproduction in science class
Tips for how to approach a potentially difficult and sensitive topic in biology.
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Science education, teaching resources, scientific literacy, and more!
- Mar 12
- 9 min
The power of silence - 6 ways to incorporate quiet reflection in your classroom
Why students benefit from introspective thinking, and how you can implement it in your teaching.
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- Feb 27
- 37 min
100+ labs, activities, and science experiments for middle and high school students
A comprehensive list of tried and tested activities for all science subjects.
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- Feb 17
- 8 min
Tips for minimizing waste in science class
Helping you create less waste in the science lab.
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- Feb 13
- 15 min
30 of the best science documentaries to watch with your students
A selection of documentary films and series recommended for sharing with your students, sorted by topic to help you find what you need.
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- Feb 6
- 11 min
What might an ideal education system look like?
Many teachers and students feel that education is in need of significant changes, but what might a better system include?
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- Jan 28
- 4 min
How I gained my students' respect by experimenting on myself
Experimenting on myself was my way of gaining some clout in the classroom early in my career when I needed all the help I could get.
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- Jan 23
- 12 min
ChatGPT is not your enemy: Teaching in a world of AI
Why some issues associated with ChatGPT and AI are a symptom of a broken education system and not an issue with technology.
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- Jan 15
- 10 min
14 of the best science and math movies to watch with your students
Thought-provoking films to get your students excited about science and math.
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- Jan 9
- 9 min
Why a new space race is absolutely worth the cost
Here I argue that space exploration is not only worthwhile, but incredibly valuable for the future of our species.
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- Dec 9, 2022
- 3 min
When it's okay to throw away your lesson plan
Embrace opportunities to share with your students honestly, even if it means forgetting everything you had planned.
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- Dec 2, 2022
- 9 min
11 Board games to play with your math and science students
A list of some of my favourite science and math board games and why I love teaching with them.
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- Nov 25, 2022
- 13 min
How to have a successful science fair
A guide for teachers, students, and parents on how to organize, participate in, and support a successful science fair.
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- Nov 11, 2022
- 8 min
Is project-based learning right for your classroom?
Helping you determine whether a project-based learning model will work for you and how you can best implement it in your classroom.
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- Nov 4, 2022
- 7 min
How to start a school garden
Everything you need to know to start and maintain a school garden with your students.
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- Oct 28, 2022
- 7 min
Not another meeting!
Current research suggests that we could be having fewer, more effective meetings during the work week without sacrificing productivity.
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- Oct 20, 2022
- 6 min
15 books that should be in your science library
Fascinating and influential books that every science enthusiast should read.
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- Oct 6, 2022
- 7 min
When should kids start school?
Determining the age at which children become emotionally and developmentally prepared to attend school.
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- Sep 9, 2022
- 7 min
My Path to Project-Based Learning
How and why I use project-based learning as an alternative teaching method.
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