Education
Using Proficiency Scales to Track Student Learning
Here is how I use proficiency scales with my middle school science classes. You'll also downloadable copies of each scale.
Teacher Pep Talk
Pep Talk: Foolish and Stupid
Maybe it's time for you to be more foolish and stupid.
Education
Student-Led Conferences - Resources and Reflection
Here are some student-led conference resources that help to put students in the "driver's seat" of their learning.
Teacher Pep Talk
Teacher Pep Talk - Knowledge and Understanding
Explore the difference between knowledge and understanding. How can this be applied to education and teaching?
Teacher Pep Talk
Become A Better Teacher by One Percent Everyday
How can becoming one percent better improve your teaching over time. Learn about the compounding effect of building small habits.
Science
Forces and Motion Teaching and Learning Resources for Middle School Students and Free Activities
Here are some of my favorite resources I’ve used with my 8th graders when we study Forces and Motion. These resources and activities would work with grades 5-9 and maybe even with some high school students.
Weekly Report
Vacation and Anger
Here's a new edition of the Why Edify Newsletter. Topics include education, learning and personal development.
Teacher Win
Teacher Wins February 2022
What happens when teachers take a moment to focus on their "Win" each day?
Weekly Report
Twitter Chat Noob and Homework for Life
This post may contain an affiliate link. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. All affliiate links are marked with an asterisk (*). Become a Why Edify Supporter Hello Friends. Here are some things I thought were worth sharing this week. Tales of an Education Twitter Chat NOOB * This
Education
Grudge Ball Test Review Classroom Game
This is my absolute favorite low-technology review game. Kids love it!
Education
Causes of World War I and the Ukraine Connection
This post may contain an affiliate link. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. All affliiate links are marked with an asterisk (*). We kicked off our study of World War I last week. Here are the learning targets. * I can describe the causes and effects of WWI and
Journal
Education Twitter Chat Noob
This post may contain an affiliate link. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. All affliiate links are marked with an asterisk (*). Tonight I participated in my first education Twitter chat. I have been a "lurker" before, but I decided to respond to the prompts today