Scientific storytelling: How to boost learning with creative writing
Discover writing strategies that foster creativity and improve understanding at the same time!
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- Sep 15
- 15 min
Ultimate guide to the new IB scientific investigation (2023 syllabus)
Find out what's new and what it takes to succeed on the IB scientific investigation (formerly known as the IA)
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- Aug 28
- 5 min
Teaching with Taboo: The best way to review vocabulary
Why this low-prep, fast-paced review game will help your students do much more than simply memorize key science vocabulary.
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- Aug 13
- 6 min
Nature's classroom: The transformative power of field work
Make field work a part of your science curriculum and give your students the gift of true experiential learning.
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- Jul 29
- 11 min
A back to school to-do list for science teachers
School is about to start and you're not prepared. No need to panic! Get organized with this helpful to-do list and make planning a breeze.
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- Mar 26
- 5 min
How to teach reproduction in science class
Tips for how to approach a potentially difficult and sensitive topic in biology.
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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 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 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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- 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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- 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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