Rubrics: Successfully Communicating Expectations and Standards
Rubrics are not new on the educational front, and their use continues to grow in elementary, secondary, and post-secondary settings. They provide efficient, two-way communication between student and instructor across a broad range of skills and content. They also facilitate assessment between instructor and student, between student peers, and are invaluable as self-assessment tools. Rubrics […]
Notebooking
Write to Read. Read to Write. Write to Learn. In elementary classrooms, teachers often have multiple resources at their fingertips to teach students to read. However, curricula used to teach reading often doesn’t support teachers—or students—in writing. Yet research shows that reading and writing have a synergetic relationship: reading interventions can enhance students’ writing performance; […]
Basic Right Triangle Trigonometry
This is a brief review of the basic trig functions Sine, Cosine, and Tangent as applied to a right triangle. A right triangle is a triangle where one angle measures 90°. In order to calculate the Sine, Cosine and Tangent of an angle, first identify one angle. We will indicate this angle with the Greek […]
Carolina Biological Products Named Best-in-Class for K to 12 Science Teaching and Learning in National STEM Awards
Educators Pick Best of STEM® 2023 Awards recognize innovative STEM products for education that go above and beyond to inspire today’s teachers, students and science classes BURLINGTON, NC, Aug. 30, 2023 – Carolina Biological is proud to announce that its products won a number of new science education awards. Leading K-12 science supplier Carolina Biological Supply Company won […]
Electron Configuration and Periodic Trends
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS INVESTIGATION Total Time Prep: 15 mins Activity: 60 mins Physical Science, Chemistry Grade Level 9-12 High School Quick Links Close Quick Links Open Quick Links Introduction Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis Kit Resources Introduction Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis Kit Resources Introduction Students are often asked to memorize the periodic […]
Developing and Using Models
Models represent reality. Students may think of a model as a physical object, but a scientific model can be a formula, a Punnett square, a labeled diagram, or computer simulation. A good model is explanatory and predictive. Models are based on observations or data. Students should be able to apply a model to a novel […]
How to Use Mathematics and Logical Routines
It’s often been said that mathematics is the language of science. As a science teacher, you’ll occasionally find yourself in the role of math teacher. Using mathematics and logic is a science practice common to all AP® science courses. How do you determine which math skills your students have or lack? A comprehensive mathematic skills […]
Earth’s Gravitational Field
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS INVESTIGATION Total Time Prep: 15 mins Activity: 30 mins Physical Science, Earth and Space Science Grade Level 9-12 High School Quick Links Close Quick Links Open Quick Links Introduction Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis Kit Resources Introduction Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis Kit Resources Introduction Looking at Earth’s gravitational field […]
Minimizing Forces During a Collision
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS INVESTIGATION Total Time Prep: 20-30 mins Activity: 45-60 mins Physical Science, Physics Grade Level 9-12 High School Quick Links Close Quick Links Open Quick Links Introduction Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis Kit Introduction Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis Kit Introduction Many students have had the opportunity to participate in an […]
Which Genetic Organism Is Best for Your Classroom?
Which Genetic Organism Is Best for Your Classroom? With so many genetic organisms to choose from, it can be difficult to find the organism that fits your instructional and time needs. Do you need a specimen that requires no culturing and is ready to use out of the box like genetic corn ears for mono […]