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Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity
When I teach science, I look for opportunities to integrate the arts because the arts are means of expression for everyone. To me, it doesn’t matter if you know much about classical music. It’s more important to use music and help others to enjoy it by making direct connections with other disciplines. You can do Continue reading
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Ravens and Science: Now or Nevermore?
What makes a science field trip a Do Now for your students? When two ravens are hatching eggs in a few days at Wellesley College. Go to the Ravencam and leave your computer screen on all day to follow the nesting habits of Pauline and Henry. You’ve just created a field trip in your classroom. The Continue reading
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The Sky Has No Limits
Diligence. Patience. Perseverance. Every teacher and parent wants children to develop these qualities. Aside from urging students to complete their work, just how is it done? Consider parent William Mitchell, a father of ten. He loved astronomy and expected his children to assist him—as part of their education—as he observed the sky at night. He Continue reading
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That Good News
Want to know the best way to involve parents? Send home good news about their child before the first week is out. And there’s no better way than to have students write it themselves. With writing now taught across the curriculum, every teacher can do it. Even if you only have fifteen minutes, it’s time Continue reading
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