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Kim Lightle

Getting Ready for the Next Generation Science Standards

Phase one of the two-phase process to develop Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) is complete: the National Research Council released…

Started by Kim Lightle

1 on Tuesday
Reply by David Lawrence
Davilla Riddle

Tips for New Teachers

Since I became a new Teacher Leader for MSP2, I have noticed a lot of new members selecting "I can help with" being a new teacher.  As a ne…

Started by Davilla Riddle

9 Nov 15, 2011
Reply by Tom Jenkins
Mary L. Bigleow

Praxis for Middle School Science

For a colleague, I'm looking for suggestions on how to prepare for the MS Science Praxis test. Websites? Readings? Coursework? Thanks.

Started by Mary L. Bigleow

2 Aug 24, 2011
Reply by Cheryl Bardales
Sarita Pillai

Summer Reading List Recommendations?

I just posted a blog entry about Edutopia's summer reading list recommendations for new teachers (http://www.msteacher2.org/profiles/blogs/

Started by Sarita Pillai

8 Jul 19, 2011
Reply by Mary Henton
Kim Lightle

Teaching Tornadoes (or Other Extreme Weather Events)

Just got this great post from The Why Files  - Tornado Prediction - and thought I would start a discussion about extreme weather. What have…

Started by Kim Lightle

2 Jul 5, 2011
Reply by Richard Varner
Bonnie Bracey Sutton

Consumer Science from the Federal Trade Commission

Meet us at the Mall     By  visiting a virtual mall at ftc.gov/YouAreHere. kids can learn to be smarter consumers. By playing games, they l…

Started by Bonnie Bracey Sutton

2 May 6, 2011
Reply by Mary Henton
Kim Lightle

Understanding the Science Behind the Japan Quake and Tsumani

I've had lots of non-science friends ask me clarifying questions about what they have been hearing and seeing through the media - too bad f…

Started by Kim Lightle

3 Mar 31, 2011
Reply by Sarita Pillai
Kim Lightle

Alternatives to Traditional Field Trips

Just came across this article - Day Tripping:Amid cutbacks, alternatives to traditional school outings emerge. There are some good ideas fo…

Started by Kim Lightle

4 Mar 15, 2011
Reply by Mary Henton
Leidy Luciani

Invention Convention

This is my first year doing an "Invention Convention" instead of a science fair. The idea is to get students to actually invent or improve…

Started by Leidy Luciani

3 Mar 11, 2011
Reply by Richard Varner
Kristen Palumbo

science fair ideas

I am new to my district and they are looking to revamp how it is run.......we want to make the students really get into it and have a great…

Started by Kristen Palumbo

14 Feb 25, 2011
Reply by Mary Henton

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