Teachers should always be trying to improve their teaching technique. By staying current, teachers will more effectively reach their students and provide the best educational opportunities possible. This posting was originally posted by teachthought.com and can be found HERE: If you ask a student what makes him or her successful in school, you probably won’t hear about some fantastic new book or video lecture series. Most likely you will hear something like, “It was all Mr. Jones. He just … [Read more...] about 25 Things Successful Teachers Do Differently
Grudgeball – A review game for everyone
I came across this game from one of my peers and think it's really awesome. In fact I have been using this regularly this year as a fun and creative way to review before a test. So far I have used it prior to my grade 10 chemistry and biology test using the practice questions here - Chemistry Review Questions, Biology Review Questions. This posting was originally posted by toengagethemall and can be found HERE: Grudgeball.. a Review Game Where Kids Attack! I have long been a huge … [Read more...] about Grudgeball – A review game for everyone
Impactful Distraction
I do my best to keep things relevant and interesting in the classroom, the moto of my blog is application through engagement! When I came across this article I thought it was perfect not just because it incorporated the science of cognition but it was 100% relevant to every single kid in my class. Many think they can do everything at once including driving while texting, talking on the phone, etc. What they fail to realize is the cost these activities take on their driving and the danger that … [Read more...] about Impactful Distraction
Fireworks Explained – Teaching Tool
While teaching middle school as well as grade 9 and 10 science, the topic of fireworks always seems to come up when we discuss chemical reactions. Everyone loves fireworks but for many, they truly are works of magic in the sky because the science behind them is so poorly understood. I came across this article which I found informative and a great teaching tool which can be used in most science classrooms. It could be used to encourage debate, discussion as well as inquiry. Please read below and … [Read more...] about Fireworks Explained – Teaching Tool
Great Teachers Don’t Teach
"Real learning requires doing, not listening, or observing only. Yet what do we find in every public school and university? Teachers talking, talking and talking while students listen, daydream and doze. We call this lecture." That is a segment from the article below and it really hits home with me because I know that I learn best by doing, if you give me a project where I need to research and carry out some kind of experiment, etc., I will retain that knowledge for the rest of my life because … [Read more...] about Great Teachers Don’t Teach
Teaching the Phases of the Moon
I came across this activity for teaching the phases of the Moon and thought it was amazing. Here's a look at the finished product and also some details so that you can implement this activity in your classroom - CLICK HERE. Want some more classroom activities? Teaching the Phases of the Moon Grudgeball - A review game for everyone Human Digestion Demonstration Part 1 - Mushy Crackers Human Digestion Demonstration Part 2 - The Bread In The … [Read more...] about Teaching the Phases of the Moon