Thanksgiving is a holiday celebrated in the United States. It is a time for people to come together and give thanks for the blessings in their lives. One popular way to learn more about Thanksgiving is by visiting websites that provide information and resources on the holiday. One of the best sites to teach and … Read more
Charlotte, NC — For National STEM Day 2024, Discovery Education and partners are offering free resources to engage students in STEM education. National STEM Day is celebrated on November 8th each year to emphasize the importance of teaching science, technology, engineering, and math to K-12 students. Free resources include virtual field trips, such as the … Read more
Every week, I share a post or two featuring three or four valuable resources on classroom instruction, which you can find all listed here. You can also explore all my “Best” lists on instructional strategies here. Here are the top picks for this week: “The Case Against Grading Homework” is an article from Edutopia that … Read more
Veterans Day is a significant holiday in the United States that is observed on November 11th each year. It is a day dedicated to honoring and showing appreciation for the brave men and women who have served in the military and defended their country. On this day, various events and ceremonies are held across the … Read more
There is a lot to consider when choosing which college to apply to. Tuition costs, financial aid options, and student loans are important factors to think about, as well as campus culture and free speech policies. We have developed a range of tools with new data that can help answer your questions and assist you … Read more
“The United Nations has designated November 5th as World Tsunami Awareness Day. This day serves as an opportunity to raise awareness about the risks and impacts of tsunamis. Tsunamis are a series of ocean waves caused by a sudden and powerful disturbance, such as an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption. These waves can travel at … Read more
Trump advisor Stephen Miller delivered a speech last night asserting that “America is for Americans and Americans only.” This xenophobic statement presents an opportunity for us to engage our students in exploring the question, “Who is an American?” While language barriers may pose a challenge for my ELL Newcomer class, I have previously conducted a … Read more
Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, will begin on November 1st this year. It is a significant festival celebrated by Hindus all around the world. Diwali symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. During this festive season, people decorate their homes with colorful lights, lamps, and rangoli designs. They also participate … Read more
Each week, I share a post or two featuring three or four valuable resources for classroom instruction, all of which can be found here. Additionally, you can access all of my “Best” lists on instructional strategies here. Here are the highlights for this week: “I don’t know” doesn’t have to be the end of inquiry! … Read more
Key points: In my fall 3rd-year “STEM in Early Childhood” class, I noticed a common trend: The pre-service teachers, who were all women, shared a stereotypical belief that they were not math or science people, and therefore not equipped to teach STEAM. I typically assign a hefty 20-page final project in my STEM course, but … Read more