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Happy Summer, teacher friends!
I have a couple of questions for you. I know, I know...there's a rule about no tests during summer. But, this test only requires a raise of an arm. No groaning, this will be fun.
Ready? Here we go!
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A Test Is Just A Piece of Paper
Many students tend to get stressed when it's quiz or test time. It's almost as though they fear the questions will burn when they're touched.
I want to tell students - all students - not to worry so much, so I think I will do just that:
Dear…
No Lesson Plan – Just Insta-Snow
Meet Alan Marshall, who came with his dad to a meeting in our building today. What a great kid! Alan brought his iPad to pass the time, but when I saw him passing my office, I thought I'd see how he liked some Insta-Snow, as well.
I think…
My Spot Dot Red Thumb – Six Years Old and Still Glowing Strong
I've carried my Spangler Science Spot Dot Red Thumb in my purse or briefcase for six years. I like to keep it with me because I use it. A lot.
I use it when I lecture because my students can't keep their eyes off it and it keeps them awake.…
Oh, Those Middle School Students!
Let me ask you something: what do you remember about middle school? I’ve been asking a lot of people this question, and I was frankly pretty surprised that most of these people either remembered very little about it or remembered it as a…
Avengers, X-Men, Loki, the Culinary Arts and Polymers
As I dug through my briefcase last Friday morning, I discovered some test tubes full of polymers. What. Doesn't everybody carry test tubes of polymers in his/her briefcase? Well, apparently I do.
I didn't want to waste an opportunity.
Just…