6
Apr
2020
5 Home Activities for Remote Learning
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It’s been almost a month since many of us began to shelter in place and odds are your “To-Do” list is running... Read More
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
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
28
Feb
2020
5 Useful (and Fun) YouTube Channels for Your Classroom
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Our students live in a world of media. In fact, no other period in human history has ever afforded young minds such... Read More
21
Feb
2020
The Liquid Curriculum
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You’ve got a lesson you want to teach but you’re looking for a great resource. Something thought-provoking, but conceptually accessible. There’s a... Read More
14
Feb
2020
5 Women in STEM Your Students Should Know
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Every student needs a hero. Heroes give us encouragement, they inspire us to grow, and they show us what we’re capable of... Read More
17
Jan
2020
And the Oscar Goes To…
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I’m a bit of a film buff, so I was eager to learn the nominees for the 2020 Academy Awards when they... Read More
26
Dec
2018
Help! I’m Lost in the NGSS Wilderness
If you were trapped on a deserted island, what would you bring with you? Most people have heard this question before in... Read More