Teachers work tirelessly to engage students with the material. There’s a lot they need to cover over the year and many topics are foundational. If a student misses key lessons at the start of the year, they might struggle to apply those concepts in the future. One strategy that more teachers ...
Each school operates like a small city. Teams work together to reach common goals and keep the school running. The food services team ensures students are well-fed and able to focus in class. The administration team keeps the lights on and works to secure resources from the district. However, there are some ...
Let’s face it. Some field trips are more educational than others. Students visit theme parks to learn about “physics” or go to the mall for an afternoon to learn about “business.” These field trips are usually scheduled at the end of the year and used more as rewards for finishing finals. If ...
Sustainable energy sources are becoming more common in everyday life. Concepts like wind energy and solar panels are no longer theoretical alternatives to fossil fuels. Instead, they are essential for powering homes and businesses in many cities across the United States. Use this guide to introduce renewable energy lesson plans and ...
The COVID-19 pandemic led to an influx of virtual field trips and online learning opportunities. Curators, docents, zookeepers and program directors did their best to provide virtual experiences for students who were learning from home. Now that schools have returned to in-person instruction, in-person field trips have also started back up. ...
Teaching science is governed by rules and facts. Students learn about the world around them as defined through the scientific method and proven laws of energy, mass and physics. However, there is an entirely overlooked aspect of science that is crucial to the formation of those laws: creativity. Creativity makes people ask ...
Most teachers had no choice but to jump into various edtech tools and solutions at the start of the pandemic. They became masters of Zoom and Google Slides, in addition to other apps and software systems. It’s been almost three years since the initial school closings. Some educators returned to in-person ...
Do you have a class full of antsy students? You need to cover important concepts but your students are fidgeting in their seats and seemingly distracted by everything. Movement doesn’t have to be your enemy. It can be a valuable resource to engage students in the material and help them ...
Chemistry can be one of the most exciting subjects in the field of science. It’s fascinating how the elements engage with each other and change their state of matter — and even toxicity — as they connect. However, much of chemistry class isn’t spent in the lab. This subject requires a ...
