27
Mar
2020
Finding STEM in Home Economics
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I don’t know about you, but I had to do chores while growing up. During the summer, before my sisters and I... Read More
25
Mar
2020
Be the Ocean
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You and I can do nothing to stop the spread of the coronavirus. That’s precisely our task — to do nothing. To... Read More
23
Mar
2020
PBL and Remote Learning
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I think we all know the world of education just changed dramatically. Due to the spread of COVID-19, schools across the nation... Read More
20
Mar
2020
Keeping Students Connected in a Time of Quarantine
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It’s been over a week since the country withdrew into a self-imposed quarantine. As we all settle into our new routines, we’re... Read More
16
Mar
2020
The Power of Inquiry
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Educators often ask for advice on student engagement. It’s a sort of “catch-all” phrase that really means, “How can I get my... Read More
11
Mar
2020
It’s All About the Samples
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I recently spent a Saturday afternoon with my family at Costco. We make a Costco run every few months to stock up... Read More
9
Mar
2020
Needed Everywhere and Nowhere
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I’m fresh off the events of the MSTA conference (Michigan Science Teachers Association) in Lansing. The conference is a highlight for us... Read More
5
Mar
2020
Punishment vs. Discipline: Taking Constructive Action
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I think many people have this idealized image of the American classroom. It’s a place full of curious students and passionate educators.... Read More