Simple Machines: Preparing for Play

January 24, 2013
Introduce the concept of simple machines using a classroom door! Students like to see how simple machines are a part of everyday life, and t...

Demo Observations

May 31, 2012
This Demo Observations graphic organizer is a useful tool to guide students in thinking deeply and to record their scientific observations. ...

Note Taking With BrainPOP

August 17, 2012
See how a 4th grade class uses BrainPOP movies and activity pages for note taking....

‘My Clues’ Blank Flashcards

June 1, 2012
This sheet of blank flashcards is a great resource for learning new vocabulary words. Students can include clues on the flashcards in this g...

Boss Levels at Quest to Learn

January 4, 2012
I had the good fortune of being invited to judge the Rube Goldberg Machines Challenge at the amazing and innovative Quest to Learn School. F...

Creative Assessment at Quest to Learn School

March 28, 2013
Last Friday, I had the honor of being one of the judges for the the Rube Goldberg Machines Boss Level at NYC's Quest 2to Learn School. With ...

Brainstorming Web

June 15, 2012
A Brainstorming Web graphic organizer is helpful for keeping brainstormed ideas organized, and pre-planning a project or writing assignment....

Setting Cooperative Gaming Expectations

January 1, 2013
If you are allowing students to cooperatively play an educational game, make sure you go over expectations for being a good cooperative gami...