by Rosie Slentz | Common Core, Content Area, Cross Curricular Tools, Ipad and Tablets, Technology 101
It takes time to select texts to use in class, and even longer to pre-read them, so I really value strategies that can lead me to those golden nuggets more quickly. Recommendations from fellow educators and students have resulted in the most engaging class books...
by August Deshais | Arts, Common Core, Content Area, Science
Merging science and art may not be as zany as you think. Both subjects require attention to detail, involve an iterative process to reach completion, and (generally speaking) are intended to be shared with a broad audience. Some of history’s greatest scientists...
by August Deshais | Common Core, English Language Learners, Science
Throughout history science and writing have been intertwined. Scientific discovery servers no purpose if it is not adequately communicated to those who can benefit from that knowledge. Much like the world at large, writing and science must also be paired in the...
by Beth Baker | Assessment, Common Core, Content Area, Math
“Correct answers are essential… but they’re part of the process, they’re not the product. The product is the math the kids walk away with in their heads…” – Phil Daro, co-author of CCSM SBAC (or CAASPP, if you prefer) and how to prep for...
by Sandra Gonnerman | Common Core, Games - Educational, Library, Math, Science, STEAM
Whether you are teaching GEOMETRY or CHEMISTRY, HERC is your GO TO place for resources!It’s simple. Just go to HERC- The Teacher Place and click on the Destiny icon. Look for GEOMETRIC SOLIDS or RADICAL ATOMIC MODEL SET. We will even deliver it to your...
by Anne Hartline | Common Core, Content Area, Curriculum Development, Math, Science
Hi! I hope this blog finds all of you rested and relaxed after a holiday break! As I mentioned on my first blog, I’m a 6th grade Language Arts/Social Studies teacher at McKinleyville Middle School. I love my work, and I feel extremely grateful (most of the time!)...
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