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Aug 13, 20236 min read
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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Jun 21, 20236 min read
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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Mar 26, 20235 min read
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, 202337 min read
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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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 read
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 read
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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Nov 25, 202213 min read
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, 20228 min read
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, 20227 min read
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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Sep 9, 20227 min read
My Path to Project-Based Learning
How and why I use project-based learning as an alternative teaching method.
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