I have a set of books that were worth every penny. Good hands on activities. Project Earth Science: Astronomy, Project Earth Science meterology etc. You will...
WOW what a great rubric, thanks for the help. --Jay ... teaching Grades 6-8 Science for 12 years and have ... September I ... Does ... templates, ... education...
... However, IF you KNOW this to be true you MUST: -if possible, get written statements from anyone else who has heard these statements directly from them...
Not sure if anyone would be interested, but I figured I could pass this on. Subject: [CPS Science]Outstanding Science Positions in Effective Low-Income Schools...
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This is a link to a company in my town that produces very user friendly kits to teach Science. It was started by Science teachers. The thing I love about...
For those of you who cover watersheds, this is an excellent activity. Watershed WebQuest <http://www.spsk12.net/schools/jfkms/staff/pulley/index.htm>...
I worked for a teacher organization as a representative a few years ago---I
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Hi all I made these for my class and wanted to share them Have the kids make their own word searches. I print out the instruction sheet on a colored paper so I...
Please check out www.dlese.org It is a free NSF sponsored website that catalogs Earth Systems Resources for educators of all levels. Use it sort of like...
hello I am looking for some ideas to teach students about forensic anthropology. I will use the book Bone Detective, Diane France written by Lorraine J Hopping...
Hi - not fair! Are these administrators highly qualified? If so, let's see their credentials. UGHUGHUGH. It is irritating that they leave teachers behind, yet...
You could check with a local landscaper or a rock quarry that handles bulk landscape stone, they will often allow you to grab a handful for free, especially...
The Sherlock Bones kit from Ward's - http://wardsci.com/ - was recommended by the presenter of a forensic science workshop I recently attended. Here are a few...
This site has a rubric for science labs....... maybe someone would find it useful. http://www.teacherplanet.com/newsletter/111.htm It is in the 2nd section...
... Hi Karen, You also might check our the book The Body Farm, written by Dr. Bass of the University of Tennessee. The book is very interesting! He was the...
I'm looking for simple activities for my chapter on work, kinetic energy and potential energy. We've already covered Newton's Laws and will do Simple machines...
Hi Jodi. For potential and kinetic energy, i do a lab where the students shoot rubberbands at a target and answer questions about when the rubberband has the...
I have students make "roller coasters" using clear plastic tubing(10'), ball barrings or BBs, and 1 yard of masking tape. I encourage them to use the resources...
Check with the district you will be teaching in. I also teach in MO and most of the districts in my area have a collection of activities, etc. for the new...
Foam pipe insulators cut in half the long way also make great tracks. I also enjoy this activity. I make it into a contest to see which group can get the...
Hi everyone, I am asking a different question for the group this time. First I would like to say that this is a wonderful forum for sharing ideas and...
I knew one person last year who did the whole Master's degree program in Middle School Science in one year through Western Governors University. I considered...
Thanks for the info, I forgot to say, Bermuda Department of Education is NOT accepting ANY online dehgree programs, whether the program belongs with a school...
_Hurricane Katrina Retrospective - Google Video_ (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8568868252294674163) Hi all, If anyone is interested the above link...
Hi Trish, Thanks for sharing the link. So sorry you are having such trouble with the San Diego School district. All I ever heard about them when I lived there...