Teaching Science in 3D

Often, anchoring phenomena is confusing to science teachers. In this episode, Erin and Nicole discuss what this type of phenomenon is and how it is used. Then, they explain how to use it and some common mistakes. What is the…

Science demos, or demonstrations, are a great tool to use in your classroom. But are you making the most of your demos? In this episode, get tips and tricks for making your demos as effective as possible. What are science…

In this episode, Nicole VanTassel and Erin Sadler discuss how to develop explanations with students. This allows you to transition from a “teaching as telling” approach to a more student centered learning experience. Then, the student will be able to…

In this episode, Erin explains that Crosscutting Concepts can give you some quick wins in your science class.  Teachers are overwhelmed with the number of things that they have to do right now.  However, the CCCs can be easily incorporated…

It can be difficult to connect with students when teaching science virtually. But, Dr. Salina Gray does a fantastic job of building relationships online. Listen to Dr. Salina Gray discuss how she reaches students in her virtual learning classroom. Dr….

In this episode, Nicole and Erin explain how to create meaningful science extension activities in your classroom. Often, these activities also referred to as elaborate activities when using the 5e model. The purpose of these activities is to deepen student…

Traditional Science Vocabulary Instruction Before NGSS Traditionally, teachers provide vocabulary lessons at the beginning of the unit. Known as front loading, this strategy assumes that students will understand those terms when they see them in the context of your unit….

Are you having trouble implementing 3D learning in your classroom? These three things might be holding you back. What is 3D Learning? 3D Learning refers to the 3 dimensions of the Next Generation Science Standards. These dimensions are: Science and…