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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)
Sep 15, 202315 min read
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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.
Aug 13, 20236 min read
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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.
Jun 21, 20236 min read
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100+ labs, activities, and science experiments for middle and high school students
A comprehensive list of tried and tested activities for all science subjects.
Feb 27, 202337 min read
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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.
Feb 13, 202315 min read
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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?
Feb 6, 202311 min read
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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.
Jan 28, 20234 min read
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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.
Jan 23, 202312 min read
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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.
Jan 9, 20239 min read
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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.
Dec 9, 20223 min read
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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.
Nov 25, 202213 min read
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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.
Nov 11, 20228 min read
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How to start a school garden
Everything you need to know to start and maintain a school garden with your students.
Nov 4, 20227 min read
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15 books that should be in your science library
Fascinating and influential books that every science enthusiast should read.
Oct 20, 20226 min read
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My Path to Project-Based Learning
How and why I use project-based learning as an alternative teaching method.
Sep 9, 20227 min read
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