S1 E9: How You Can Be Brave with the NGSS
In this episode, Sarah from Happy Teacher Heart, explains her philosophy for overcoming challenges with the NGSS by focusing on the spirit of the standards.
S1 E8: How to Really Use The 5E Model
In this episode, Nicole answers Erin’s questions about using the 5E model to plan NGSS aligned lessons. Erin admits that she struggles with following through with 5E lesson plans and seeks Nicole’s advice. Nicole regularly usES the 5E model to…
S1 E7 How You Can Incorporate Phenomena
The use of phenomena is one of the biggest shifts that has come with the implementation of the NGSS. During this episode, Erin discusses the significance of phenomena in an NGSS aligned classroom. Also, she distinguishes between anchoring and investigative…
S1 E6 How to Make Sense of the Science and Engineering Practices
Nicole and Erin discuss the Science and Engineering Practices and their significance in your NGSS aligned classroom. What are Science and Engineering Practices? (1:12) The Science and Engineering Practices are a great way to start when you are planning your…
S1 E5: How to Ditch the Scientific Method in Your NGSS Aligned Class
In this solo episode, Erin explains why you should ditch the Scientific Method in your NGSS aligned classes. Erin recommends focusing on the Science and Engineering Practices instead. Introduction (0:00) Every year right before school begins, we see teachers all…
S1 E4: How You Know It’s Not NGSS
So many activities are labeled as NGSS aligned. But how do you know if it is really aligned? In this episode, Nicole and Erin discuss how you know it’s not NGSS. Introduction (0:00) Nicole and Erin welcome their listeners to…
S1 E3: How You Can Implement the NGSS Today
In this solo episode, Nicole discusses 3 main ways that you can start to make the shift to the NGSS today. Nicole discusses getting to the heart of the instructional shifts without worrying about the NGSS jargon.
S1 E2: How the NGSS Changes it All
There are some major changes that come with the NGSS. Nicole and Erin discuss the biggest changes that they have made in their classroom.
S1E1: How We Got Started with the NGSS
In our very first episode of the podcast, Nicole and Erin describe how they started their teaching careers, got interested in the NGSS and started collaborating.
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