DOWNLOAD THE THINKING THERMALLY PRINTABLE HERE What’s more exciting than launching a brand new blog? A brand new blog with the first installment of the
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Explore a Scientist Graphic Organizer
DOWNLOAD THE EXPLORE A SCIENTIST GRAPHIC ORGANIZER HERE This graphic organizer is simple, basic, and to the point. For that reason, it can easily be
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The One Thing that Changed the Way I Teach
The first rule of a successful classroom is to have seamless transitions. When students have too much down time in between activities, they have time
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Valuable Vocabulary Graphic Organizer
DOWNLOAD THE VOCABULARY GRAPHIC ORGANIZER HERE At a meeting with science teachers last week, we had a brief discussion about how students can’t truly understand
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Mixing Empathy with Expectations
You’ve probably seen this popular poem by Joshua T. Dickerson: I woke myself up Because we ain’t got an alarm clock Dug in the dirty
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Close Reading in Your Classroom
If you haven’t checked out step one of close reading, click here for the same approach with a shorter text. One great way to keep
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How to Support Creativity in the Classroom
Creativity is a key element to incorporate into learning at every level. What’s not always so easy? Creating assignments and an environment where creativity is
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New School Year Mantra — Why You Need One
What’s a mantra? Simply put, it’s a motivational phrase on repeat. It’s your motto; your go-to. It’s your focus for the school year. Why does
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Cause, Effect, and Explanation Graphic Organizer
DOWNLOAD THE CAUSE, EFFECT, AND EXPLANATION GRAPHIC ORGANIZER HERE A cause and effect chart is something that can be used over and over again. As
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Careers in Science: Sports Nutritionist
DOWNLOAD THE SPORTS NUTRITIONIST GRAPHIC ORGANIZER HERE First up: some exciting news! We’re starting a new series for this school year that will focus on
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