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Category Archives: Classroom Events
The Art of Cell Structure and Function
6th Grade Project work at MCCPS Exhibition #1 2014-2015. This installation was informed by our visit to the Calder Exhibit at the Peabody Essex Museum and consists of abstract images of cell organelles. The writing below each image describes the … Continue reading
Student expectations, responsibilities, and rights in the classroom.
Many teachers spend time in the first few days and weeks of school getting to know their students. They do this through games, role-playing, hands-on activities, and questionnaires. Some teachers use surveys, and others have class discussions. I like to … Continue reading
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Math & Science Course Guide
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What’s on your mind, Billy?
It is common practice after Exhibition to have the students reflect on their learning, and I endorse this practice. But I also want to take advantage of the opportunity at the end of the semester to poll my students, seeking … Continue reading
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Tagged astronomy, Curriculum Planning, Pedagogy, Teaching
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What don’t you understand?
I often hear students say: “I don’t understand.” After a few minutes of patient questioning, and looking at each little piece of a problem, they will come to the step or sum or product or quotient or whatever, where they … Continue reading
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Star Party
There is a deep pool of resources right outside the front door. Parents, grandparents, alumni, members of your local community, all have a vested interest in your school and giving your students the best educational experience possible. They may be … Continue reading
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Never stop planning
Plan every day, right up until the very last one. These are great days for: Math or Science Jeopardy; EverydayMath has lots of games; set up stations and offer a variety of activities; Blackjack and Poker are valid Math games; … Continue reading
Standardized Testing Goes Live!
State standardized testing today in Math. A year of content, a couple weeks of test-taking strategy and practice, and the admonition on Friday to get lots of sleep. Assigned homework, a word problem, over the weekend; I couldn’t help myself, … Continue reading
Investigating the Periodic Table
This Lesson Plan works out over three class periods and involves two assessments. The final product is a poster or a performance piece by the students. Class is broken up into five groups. Each group gets a question: 1. What … Continue reading
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