Properties of waves can be a tough unit for students, but with the help of a PBL, you can make it digestible! This sound waves PBL makes learning about sound waves fun, hands-on, and meaningful. Plus, it goes beyond your typical experiment for sound waves. I’ve found using project-based activities increased student retention of the material. Win-win! Why Use a PBL for Sound Waves?Project Based ... Read More about Sound Waves Project-Based Learning: Create an Instrument
Using Choice Boards for End of the Year Review
Reviewing is a necessity this time of year, but let’s face it - it can be a little boring. If you’re tired of using the same old assignments you’ve used in the past, choice boards are a great alternative. Choice boards help keep end of the year review engaging, exciting, and allow some freedom for students, too. Why You Should Use Choice Boards The most obvious reason to use choice ... Read More about Using Choice Boards for End of the Year Review
Coral Reefs and Human Impact PBL for Middle School
One of the best parts of teaching science is being able to talk about real-world issues. We can help our students see how the world is impacted by our actions (the good and the bad). In this specific unit, we dive into why coral reefs are important, as well as human impact on coral reefs and how plastic pollution affects them. This isn’t some scientific theory that is hard for students to grasp - ... Read More about Coral Reefs and Human Impact PBL for Middle School
How to Make Whole Group Google Slides Science Activities Engaging
Sometimes I hear educators pushing back against whole group instruction. Some people believe it doesn’t benefit our students, and it’s not engaging. But in my eyes, there is a time and a place for whole group instruction in the science classroom! You don’t have to put together elaborate labs or stations to have fun with science activities. During whole group instruction, I am a big fan of ... Read More about How to Make Whole Group Google Slides Science Activities Engaging
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