This is my brother, Brent. Know what he’s really good at? Rock climbing. Know what he wasn’t really good at? School. Don’t get me wrong, he’s smart enough, he just didn’t apply himself. He was one of those frustrating, “won’t…
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The volcanoes unit is one of my favorites to teach. Student buy-in is high because volcanoes are cool, but they have misconceptions that need to be debunked. How can I expect students to connect and truly understand concepts that are…
My first international trip was pre-smartphone. Now I think back on that and wonder how I ever survived. Just kidding, kinda. Cell phones pretty much do everything at this point, so take advantage of these best apps for teachers to…
In an ideal world, students would load up on a bus (or train, or plane, or boat…) and we’d have weekly field trips to learn every new concept on location. Unfortunately, we’ll never have the time, budget, or manpower to…
If you’re new to staying in hostels, meeting and staying with other travelers is really not as overwhelming as it may first seem. I have stayed in hostels in several states and countries around the world and am looking forward…
My teacher salary is earmarked for travel adventures, not luggage. I don’t want to haul around a giant suitcase and I’m not down to pay an additional fee for checking a bag. Last summer I was tasked with packing for…
Your students are so lucky to have a teacher interested in traveling! The benefits of travel for teachers aren’t limited to the classroom (for students and teachers). Check out how your classroom instruction and resources can benefit from teacher travel.…