From burnout to brilliance: Empowering teachers with mentorship and team teaching
What if we doubled the number of teachers in each classroom?
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Sep 29, 20238 min
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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Aug 28, 20235 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, 20236 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 14, 202310 min
Getting back on track: 11 Essential strategies for teachers who struggle with classroom management
If you struggle with classroom management, you're not alone. Here are 11 strategies to help you create a positive learning environment.
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Jun 21, 20236 min
7 Alternatives to summer vacation homework
Simple ideas for parents and teachers who don't want to assign summer homework but still want to encourage learning.
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May 26, 20235 min
Reflections on my last year of teaching
After 13 years in the classroom, I'm taking a risk and moving on. Here's what I learned and what I will miss about being a teacher.
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Apr 14, 20237 min
Want to study abroad? Don't go to America (and where you should go instead)
Why study abroad in America when there are dozens of other countries that are cheaper, safer, and more exciting?
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Mar 26, 20235 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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Mar 12, 20239 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, 202337 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 13, 202315 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, 202311 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, 20234 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, 202312 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, 202310 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, 20239 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, 20223 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, 20229 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, 202213 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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