Articles and videos
Why do we need the Common Core State Standards? This video will give you an overview of the issues which brought about the CCSS.
What about science? We will be using the Next Generation Science Standards. Here is a quick overview of the purpose of the NGSS.
Your child is in a STEM integrated classroom. What does that mean? What is STEM and why is it important for your child's education and future?
This year we will be working on exploring and developing the flipped classroom model of instruction. This looks very different than what you may be used to in your child's classroom. This video will help give you an idea of what we are doing and why.
My blog entry about my philosophy of teaching in a STEM integrated classroom talks about teaching students to be independent learners. Helping them find the tools they need to learn is a big part of that. As students learn at different rates and have different needs, it is important for them to learn to use the vast array of resources on the internet to help them learn what they need to know and practice skills. One tool that we use is a website called Scootpad. Here is an article from their blog that showcases one student's experience with independent learning.
ScootPad Empowers Kids to Learn Independently
ScootPad Empowers Kids to Learn Independently