This week, Nicole and Erin answer another listener question. Listener Marissa asks advice on preventing students from cheating on her NGSS assessments. Nicole and Erin discuss practical strategies and the intent behind the NGSS. Why Cheating is a Hot Topic…
The NGSS were designed as “all standards for all students” — rigorous science instruction, no matter students’ labels, demographics, or past experiences. In this episode, Nicole interviews four Special Education experts to discuss NGSS accessibility. Learn how to make the…
In this episode, Nicole and Erin address a common objection to the NGSS standards. Many teachers worry that the NGSS isn’t adequate preparation for college and careers in science. Does the NGSS adequately prepare students for college? One of the…
In this episode, Erin explains why you should be using student questions to build your storylines. She also explains how you can build your storylines ahead of time and still use student questions. How do student questions improve your storylines?…
In this episode Nicole and Erin explore the question, “Is it time to let go of the Scientific Method?” Nicole and Erin discuss why the answer is a resounding yes. Though many teachers start the school year with lessons on…
In this episode, Erin discusses strategies for using interactive notebooks in an NGSS aligned class. She discusses the flaws in traditional notebooking methods. Also, she discusses why these methods don’t align with NGSS. How to Improve Interactive Notebooks in an…
On this episode, listener Elissa asks “How can students do activities when they don’t have supplies at home?” It is imperative that your students have the ability to engage in science activities even if they are doing them from home….
In this episode, Erin and Nicole answer two listener questions. These questions came from the NGSS Newbies Facebook Group. Alyssa asked about facilitating student discussions remotely. Hanadi asked how to facilitate group work. These tips are great for facilitating student…
Over the summer, Nicole and Erin got several questions about how to teach NGSS online. In this episode, they discuss some key strategies for teaching an NGSS aligned course online. The Reason we Decided to Focus on How to Teach…
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