Expand your teaching through travel.
Teachers Take a Trip is travel designed for teachers with a dose of professional development! Expand your teaching through travel. Table of Contents ToggleWho is invited?How can you expand your teaching through travel?Goals of Travel-Inspired LearningNGSS StorylinesHow is it possible…
Phenomena has become quite the buzz word now that many states have adopted Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The transition to a new set of standards has also brought a transformation to how we plan our lessons and how our…
Many of our students have not had opportunities to travel to national parks. Even more, many students aren’t aware of the natural beauty and phenomena that exist throughout the United States. I would love to provide opportunities for all of…
Table of Contents ToggleBackstory of Writing NGSS Aligned Lesson PlansWriting an NGSS Lesson PlanDetermine Lesson GoalUtilize the 5E Model to Write an NGSS Aligned Lesson PlanMyths about 5E Model 5E Lesson ChallengeJoin 5E Challenge Backstory of Writing NGSS Aligned Lesson…
Why do good teachers struggle when using NGSS storylines? They haven’t committed to the teacher mindset shift necessary to transition to NGSS. Teachers can use a checklist to incorporate components of a quality NGSS storyline. Students experience phenomenon first and…
The backbone of NGSS aligned units follow the 5E Lesson framework. We’ll follow a step-by-step process to create a rigorous NGSS aligned lesson that engages students in doing science and thinking like a scientist. Registration for the challenge is open until February 19, so act…
Table of Contents TogglePurchasing New GearFitting Everything in Your Carry-on BagDay Pack as Your Personal ItemMust Haves in Your Carry-on Bag for Costa RicaCosta Rica Packing List Purchasing New Gear Think of this list as the ultimate “must have” dream…
Purchase Hawaii Volcanoes NP Storyline Table of Contents ToggleWhat is a Storyline?Why use NGSS Earth Science Storylines?Performance ExpectationsDisciplinary Core Ideas – What Students LearnScience & Engineering Practices – What Students DoCrosscutting Concepts – How Students Think & ProcessPhenomenonActivities in Hawaii…
Next Generation Science Standards were published in 2013 and they are more than just another list of standards. Seriously, this isn’t just a teaching fad. NGSS transforms how teachers lead in the classroom and how students are learning. So, what…
You’ve heard about storylines, but why are they so great? I’ve got answers using an NGSS aligned Earth Science storyline as an example! This free workshop features an overview of White Sands National Park Storyline from phenomenon to investigation to…
Table of Contents ToggleWho is invited?How can you expand your teaching through travel?When are we going?How do I get there?Where are we going?What is included?What is NOT included?Who is leading this trip?Health informationDetailed itinerary*What’s the cost?Concerned about travel?Teacher Shout Out!Questions?…