Rigorous & Engaging Science Activities that Empower Independent Thinking!
Help me give my students resources from Teachers Pay Teachers for engaging lessons and online activities that have been created by technology savvy teachers who have creatively developed rigorous lessons for students who are now learning to navigate a blended learning platform.
"Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known." -Carl Sagan
Preparing students for the world in which they live, and eventually will work, is extremely important.
Students need to learn how to become effective problem-solvers in real-world situations. Having access to technology is vital.
Our students have a strong desire to learn about the world we live in and love working on STEM projects. My science classroom is composed of diverse learners in a high-poverty area. My students are very enthusiastic about school and have a thirst for learning. They are curious, funny, caring, loving, and imaginative.
I use many different learning pathways to help them understand the content on a deeper level. All my students are unique and have many different strengths; however, when any one of them has a piece of technology in their hands, they immediately become more engaged in the activity.
My Project
My classroom includes both hands-on discovery and digital exploration. Students participate in science stations, project-based learning in science, science lab investigations and STEM activities. After experiencing distance learning during COVID-19, teachers will need to balance hands-on discovery with online learning.
Providing science students with fun and engaging lessons through hands-on discovery and digital exploration, will empower our students to become strong and independent thinkers who will be excited to learn, especially during these uncertain times.
Please help me give my students access to printable and digital resources they can use for STEM-based projects, science center activities, online learning, and so much more! Therefore, I hope you will choose to partner with our class to make that happen by supporting a gift card to Teachers Pay Teachers.
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