How do we get our students to remember what they learn in class? Sometimes it feels like our lessons go in one ear and out the other. The key to improving information retention is reflection. If we want our students to remember something, we have to give them time to consolidate it within their … [Read more...] about Writing to Learn
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Lesson Planning the Smart Way
I can vividly remember sitting at my desk on Wednesday afternoon, the only day I had time for lesson planning, and feeling so overwhelmed that I did nothing. My problem was I didn’t have a system. Every week I felt like I was starting from scratch. Of course, it didn’t help that our school district … [Read more...] about Lesson Planning the Smart Way
Teaching the 8 Phases of the Moon
The moon is one of those topics that all of your middle school science students will have some background knowledge around. However, to teach your students about the 8 phases of the moon, you will need to expand their understanding of the Sun-Moon-Earth system. Here is how to do it! Have … [Read more...] about Teaching the 8 Phases of the Moon
How to Teach What Causes the Earth’s Tides
Science is the systematic study of our physical and natural world. In school, students learn science as both the process of learning about the world and the information gathered from previous scientific discoveries. The topic of science is so massive that students can struggle to understand science … [Read more...] about How to Teach What Causes the Earth’s Tides
How to Teach About Sound Energy
Potential and Kinetic Energy If you want to understand sound energy, first you have to know about energy. Energy is all around us. Energy can be classified as potential or kinetic. Potential energy is stored energy. Kinetic energy is moving energy. Potential and kinetic energies are two broad … [Read more...] about How to Teach About Sound Energy
How to Get Good Grades in School
If you are like most students, you want to get good grade, but you don't know how. School feels overwhelming, and you don't know where to start. You might even wonder if it is too late. Rest easy! This blog post is going to tell you everything you need to know about how to get good grades in … [Read more...] about How to Get Good Grades in School