We will be discussing seven strategies that can be used to increase the level of rigor in the high school or middle school science classroom without increasing the overall stress on students or teachers. These strategies work together to create a “No Fear of Learning Zone”.
What if my students were journalists, researching, writing and publishing stories, as opposed to studying for a test? This year, I put my students in the role of investigative journalist, writing for a science magazine. Using our class activities, students create magazine content, reporting and presenting their findings.
Self-Grading Google Sheets is a way to engage students, give instant feedback, and save time on grading practice problems. Students will ask for this type of practice because they love the instantaneous feedback.
Learn how to create fun interactive assessments that engage students in science content while allowing them to solve exveryday cryptic puzzles. Please bring a copy of a few vocabulary words and definitions or simple questions to utilize as your learn to build your own assessment on your laptop.
The iSTEM Alabama Collaborative has a goal for ALL youth to have the opportunity to invent creative solutions to real-world problems and recognize their full potential as innovators of now and the future. Join us to learn about the new Invention Convention Alabama program and how to get your students involved.
We will be discussing a simple strategy that can be used to create reading passages, and also an "easy to grade" writing rubric that you can use to improve the rigor and level of your assessments. This session is for both high school and middle school teachers.
