Teaching Science In 3D
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Teaching Science In 3D
iExploreScience: STEM in Elem is for upper elementary teachers — especially grades 3–5 —who want to make elementary science and math more engaging, without adding more prep or overwhelm to their day. If you’re looking for practical ways to bring STEM and hands-on learning into your classroom while s...
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A Note for Longtime Listeners — What's Coming Next
If you've been here since Teaching Science in 3D — thank you. This short episode is for you.
I'm using this space to be honest about what's chan...
Building a Classroom Community Series Part 3: The Science Classroom
In this episode, Erin continues her conversation with middle school science teacher Char Ritchie. Char explains how she builds on the community build...
Building a Classroom Community Series Part 2: Respect Agreements and Community Circles
In the second episode of our 3-part series on building classroom community and expectations, Erin shares conversations with two special guests — Baile...
Building Classroom Community Series Part 1: Interview with Erin's Daughter
In this first episode of our 3-part series on building classroom community and expectations, Erin interviews a special guest — her daughter! Together,...
"Start Small" Series: Deepen Learning By Reducing Tasks
In the third episode of this "Start Small" series, Nicole shares some ways we can deepen learning by replacing *quantity* with *quality* in our scienc...
"Start Small" Series: Quick Strategies To Get Your Students *Thinking*
In the second episode of this "Start Small" series, Nicole shares a few strategies to create a better THINKING science classroom -- you know, the kind...
"Start Small" Series: Building Simple Routines With 3D Practices
In the first episode of this "Start Small" series, Nicole shares three ideas to consider implementing this fall that will engage your students in thre...
Erin's ADHD Diagnosis
Erin discusses her recent ADHD diagnosis. She recorded this episode in hopes that it may potentially help other people who suspect they have ADHD or w...
5 Things We Want Teachers to Know About ADHD
Both Nicole and Erin are parents of children with ADHD. Erin was recently diagnosed as having ADHD herself. In this episode, they share the things th...
Where have we been for the last two years?!?
It's been two and a half years since we recorded our last episode. So, where have we been!?!
In this episode we talk about:
Support the s...
129 Three Commitments I Made (And Mostly Kept) This Fall
In this episode, Nicole shared three commitments she made in her classroom as she transitioned back into the classroom this fall -- as well as strateg...
128 It's A Tool, Not A Fix
In this episode, Nicole shares an aha moment she recently experienced as she was prompted to reflect on her thinking about the strategies and approach...
127 Establishing An Anchor Phenomenon Routine
The anchor phenomenon routine plays an important role in science classes as students develop their abilities to figure out the questions they need to...
126 From Whole Group To Small Group Learning
In this episode, Nicole (iExploreScience) shares a few ideas for moving from whole-group instruction to stations-style, small-group learning. Small gr...
125 A Bell Ringer Approach To Start Class Smoothly
What is your start-of-class routine? Is it working? In this episode, Nicole shares her bell-ringer routine -- a transition time that can make-or-break...
124 Your New Favorite Places To Find Authentic Science Texts Adapted For The Classroom
We win any time we can incorporate literacy in science into our daily lessons and activities. One low-prep strategy that I love to use is to ask stude...
123 Teaching Text Annotations - Your New Favorite Literacy Strategy
In this episode, Nicole shares how she teaches students to annotate texts, a strategy they can pair with any reading task in the science classroom. Te...
122 Rethinking THAT Class - What To Do When Classes Feel Like A Challenge
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121 Establishing A Positive Classroom Culture With Respect Agreements
In this episode, Nicole (iExploreScience) shares how she has used respect agreements to establish a positive classroom culture and prevent (and addres...
120 Informal Writing In Science Class
Incorporating informal writing opportunities in your classroom can improve student understanding of the scientific content while building student conf...
119 The Best Strategies For Teaching Science Vocab
Way back in episode 19, Nicole discussed why you shouldn't front-load science vocabulary. This is one of our most popular episodes. So, we decide...
118 Bringing Nature Journals Into Your 3D Teaching
In this episode, Nicole VanTassel of iExploreScience interviews Sarah Suloff, a life science/biology teacher with a passion for and expertise in using...
117 How to Improve Observation Skills in Your Science Classes
Have you noticed your students' observation skills aren't what you'd like them to be? You aren't alone. In this episode, we answer a listener's ques...
116 Why You Shouldn't Teach An Intro Unit
Let's talk about those back to school activities. Despite the many shifts we've seen teachers making in their classroom, we've seen several teachers c...
115 How Can You Use Science Notebooks And Interactive Notebooking?
This episode comes from a listener's question about science notebooks. Lindsay from New Mexico asked the following question.
"I would love to l...
114 What To Do When Your Science Curriculum Isn't Built for 3D
Your district adopted a science curriculum. You hoped it would be well aligned with the NGSS. But, after reviewing it, you realized it wasn't built fo...
113 Incorporating Student-Centered Science Stations
While traditional classrooms put teachers as tellers front and center, transitioning to the Next Generation Science Standards and a more student-drive...
112 What's The Difference Between Evidence And Reasoning?
The CER is a framework that was created to help students with the practice of engaging in an argument using evidence. It helps them understand the dif...
111 Rethinking Your Classroom Management Plan
Most often, we think of the back-to-school time as the best time to rethink your classroom management plan. However, it's never a bad time to rethink...
110 How to Start Teaching Science in 3D - 2 Simple Strategies
Teaching science in a three-dimensional learning environment often feels overwhelming. Many teachers ask us where to start. Here's our answer: It depe...
Spring 2022 Update - What's Happening Next?
Wonder where we have been? Listen to this quick update to find out about the next episode of the podcast.
We would love to answer you...
109 Resetting Your Classroom Culture After Break
In this episode, Nicole and Erin help you craft a game plan for returning after a break -- from actually taking a rest to making the transition back t...
108 How Your Students CAN Do This!
What do you do when you feel like your students can't do something? In this episode, Nicole and Erin discuss steps that you can take to move your stud...
107 Helping Your Students Engage In Authentic Learning
Authentic learning requires our students to step up and truly engage, truly join the process. But in truth, that's easier said than done... for our st...
106 Five Strategies For NGSS Implementation In Elementary School
The NGSS completely changed the world of science education. As a result, the NGSS can feel completely overwhelming for elementary teachers. However...
105 Are There Fewer Labs With NGSS?
In this episode, Nicole and Erin answer the listener question, "Are there fewer labs with the NGSS?" Like many things with the NGSS, there isn't a si...
104 What To Do With A Chatty Class
If you are a teacher, chances are you've been overwhelmed by students talking at least once in your career. And, we have all had those classes that ar...
103 Understanding The SEP Progression
One of the common mistakes that teachers make with Science and Engineering Practices is that they teach students the practice at the wrong grade band...
102 Create "Common Language" And Improve Communication In Your Science Class
In any community, communication is key. Your classroom is a community, and establishing effective communication practices is vital to success and "smo...
101 The Brain Science Behind Your Students' (Missing) Engagement
When things aren't working, sometimes you need to come back to the basics. In this episode, we look at the brain science behind student engagement (or...