Reflection and Reflecting - The Law of Reflection
Light behaves in a very predictable way. If a ray of light is observed approaching and reflecting off of a flat mirror, then the behavior of the light acts in a predictable manner. The [...]
There are many ways to use a hundred chart to help students develop a better understanding of math concepts, along with making connections within and between concepts. When students see patterns or are able to connect math concepts in different and challenging settings, they truly understand and not just memorized math facts.
In addition to developing [...]
Here’s your chance to mix chemicals without wearing safety goggles. You won’t spill any acid on the spectrometer in this lab. Choose solutions from the vast database and mix ‘em together till the cloned cows come home. Marvel as the chemical solutions react in real time.
Sample Simple Virtual Experiment
Student goes to virtual workshop site (see [...]
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Google Sky allows students to explore astronomy from a whole new perspective. There is no longer any need to take students to a planetarium, Google Sky brings the planetarium to your classroom or home. Google Sky can also be used to complement a pre- or post-field trip to a planetarium for assessment or making connections [...]
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Are you seeking a K-12 professional development opportunity that will enhance your qualifications, competency, and self-confidence in integrating Earth system science, climate, and global change your science classroom? The National Center [...]
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Something to Think About
Paste a sheet of graph paper on a piece of cardboard. Draw the square shown in figure 1, then cut along the lines to make five pieces. When you rearrange these same five pieces, in the manner shown in Figure 2, a hole will appear in the center of [...]
As former K-8 science and math education professor, I was always challenged to encourage soon-to-be teachers to teach science and math from a hands-on, minds-on perspective. Encourage the curiosity of students to learn science and math.
The reason this was challenging was that most of these soon-to-be teachers learned science and math by rote memorization of [...]
Tomorrow, April 22, is Earth Day.
Promethean Planet has developed a theme all about ecology, the environment and of course, Earth Day!
In this theme they explore resources from other teachers that can help you with your Earth Day lesson.
In this Theme you can view tips on using ActivInspire with your environment lessons, learning how to do [...]
This parallel and perpendicular lines project works with parallel lines, transversals, and special angle pairs.
This assessment tool determines if students truly understand the concepts.
Designing a City
You are to design your own city. Your city will have a name and population which must be placed at the top of your project. Your city must have the [...]
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Teachers work in the solitude of their classrooms, interrupted with occasional chances to talk with other teachers during the day. Twitter is an online technological tool which can break down the rigid classroom schedule barriers and allow teachers and students to collaborate.
Twitter has evolved into something beyond a trendy technology tool, avoiding the worry many [...]
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