The Science Teacher and Distance Learning
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4y ago
There is nothing in the world like the mind-blowing moment that a group of young scientists experiencing a lab activity has light bulbs going off. There are no words for the expression that comes across their face- it is the biggest ego boost on the planet for us science teachers. If you were to ask me why I went into teaching science I would tell you that I chose science because of the collaboration, the hands on activities, and the genuine interest students show every single day. With an increasing emphasis on technology in today’s world, all of these are still possible.  Collaboration ..read more
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Differentiation Using Doodle Notes
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4y ago
Note-taking is an essential skill and this can be challenging for students who are more visual learners. Not only do Doodle Notes offer students an interactive note-taking experience and room for creativity, they can be excellent resources for differentiating any content! Doodle Notes are sets of notes, focused around graphics, graphic organizers, and provide space for students to demonstrate understanding through doodling. Doodle Notes can be used in a variety of ways: in conjunction with a typical lecture-style lesson, during guided instruction (i.e. the teacher projecting the blank Dood ..read more
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NGSS and Visual Notes
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4y ago
I'm sure you have noticed, but I am a huge fan of visual notes for teaching the NGSS.  The standards emphasize less memorization of definitions and more emphasis on interconnectedness of concepts.  Doodle notes provide visual triggers that help kids conceptualize the 3D learning we are doing in our classrooms. Creating doodle notes for science has been a passion of mine for years.  In the process I have found that I am regularly searching for doodle clip art that helps with the flow of each note page.  Sometimes I just cannot find what I need!  SO... I have created a set of personal (and li ..read more
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Moon Mat Model: Visualizing the Moon Phases
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4y ago
Models are a vital part of the science learning process.  The NGSS clearly emphasizes how models can improve student learning.  Here is a model to support your students in understanding moon phase patterns! When teaching about the moon phases and perspective, students use small spheres to model the phases.  It is SO EASY! Have students place the ball on #1 (see free printable below) and view the moon from the perspective of Earth.  Be sure to emphasize that for the model to work they will need to MOVE to put their eyes on Earth looking toward the moon.  My students love an opportunity to use ..read more
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Phenomena Phantoms: How to Keep Unit Phenomena from Disappearing from Daily Lessons
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4y ago
Phenomena Phantoms: How to Keep Unit Phenomena from Disappearing from Daily Lessons Photo by Josh Riemer on Unsplash Never again will your students ask why they are completing a certain lesson or when they can do something fun. With a relevant, engaging unit phenomenon students will intrinsically want to know why it is happening and acquire the necessary knowledge to explain it.  The Basics Every well-executed Next Generation Science Standard lesson starts with an engaging, foundational unit phenomenon. Anchoring a lesson with a unit phenomenon that can be referred back to time and time ..read more
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This year is yours.  What will you do with it?  I'...
Kate's Science Classroom Cafe
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4y ago
This year is yours.  What will you do with it?  I'm determined to be more organized!  So join me by grabbing this free printable to help keep your desktop clean. Print a paper copy for your desk OR use the png file version for your computer desktop! I'm so excited for 2020 and the changes I will be making with my blog.  Stay tuned for exciting updates coming soon.  Hint- name change is in the works! Happy New Year ..read more
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NGSS Doodle Note Glossary for Middle School
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5y ago
Doodle and Define Notes were created to supplement your existing NGSS lessons and activities.  T REAL learning happens when students pose questions, plan investigations, develop models, gather and make sense of information, analyze and interpret!  BUT... Let’s be REAL folks.  Using class time to engage students in 3-dimensional learning leaves little time for reinforcement, remediation and extra practice.   So much learning happens when students wrestle through science problems, but what happens when a child is absent or just really struggling to keep pace?  Enter DOODLE NOTES! This s ..read more
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