Science educator. Senior specialist at @educatein. Former Director of Math and Science at Indianapolis Public Schools. (Views are my own)
Indianapolis, IN
Joined August 2021
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My soap box for today!
Please stop teaching the scientific method at the beginning of the school year! The purpose of NGSS is that real world scientific practices and concepts are integrated as part of sensemaking and exploration!
I just took another look at this webinar. If you want to know the basics of NGSS go ahead and watch! inlearninglab.com/resources/…
Indiana educators can now add a STEM endorsement or content area to their license through the IDOE partnership with @CIESCtweets and @KeepINLearning
keepindianalearning.org/even…
Great day today volunteering @GleanersFBIndy with @EducateIN STEM Team! Our community needs help!
Updated guidance, rubrics and resources for Indiana STEM School Certification can be found here: inlearninglab.com/collection…
Get ready! New Indiana STEM Certification guidance and rubrics are coming next Friday, September 26.
Informational webinar on the 30th. Register here: streamyard.com/watch/bqSKGc6…
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How do we make science learning truly meaningful? 🌟 A new NSTA blog post explores how identity, interest, and family/community connections can inspire deeper engagement in science classrooms. ➡️ bit.ly/3Vfqe3x
#ScienceEducation #STEM #K12Education #Teaching
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Proud to see @NotreDame researchers launching a free math app that helps educators tailor instruction to student needs. The app, developed by @ieiatnd and the @lucy_institute, reflects years of research on mathematical cognition.
research.nd.edu/news-and-eve…
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🚨 Applications are OPEN for the Shell Science Teaching Awards! Honoring K–12 educators who inspire students in STEM + supporting teachers in urban communities with resources for growth. 🏆
Apply or nominate today ➡️ bit.ly/3UGjjjP
#ScienceEducation #STEM #K12Education
If a school were to be STEM certified, what do you think would be important requirements in order to obtain that certification?
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Elementary Science Educators, 🔬
Join us in our journey for success @MDCPS ❤️
Make time to gear up with dynamic training and hands-on tools to inspire students for an extraordinary academic year ahead!💫
@AileenVega123 @NestorEMarcia @MDCPSSTEAM @AcademicsMDCPS @alexsantoyo75
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Don’t listen to folks who make it seem like inquiry based learning is some “advanced skill” that is too hard to put into words. I was trained in the system and it goes like this.
First, there is a “tuning in” phase. Set the scene, put objects out, explore the topic.
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A classroom grouping system that blends structure with flexibility: less cognitive load for logistics, more working memory freed for the actual thinking.
📋 docs.google.com/presentation…
#routine #efficient #scienceoflearning #classroomnorm
#studentagency
HASTI mini conference Sept 27 hasti.org/event-6264982?fbcl…
look at some of these great sessions!
What do you view as Equitable grading practices?
Equitable Grading Practices with author Joe Feldman xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1OwxWeavo…
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Flipping the ‘I Do, We Do, You Do’ Model in Science Class
edutopia.org/article/science…
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Ready to flip your science classroom? 🧪 Move beyond "I Do, We Do, You Do" and empower students to think like scientists! Start with phenomena, encourage exploration, and guide with discussion. #SciEd #NGSS #StudentCentered #TeacherTwitter #gcsDofIT
edutopia.org/article/science…
Great resource for MS-LS1-2.
Remember cell organelles is now a middle school standard. How would you briefly review cell organelles now in a high school classroom as a part of HS-LS1-1 or is it even a part of this standard?
Dive into the world of #cells with our paper models! Make our Simple Animal & Plant Cell models to see the similarities & differences between them! Find out more here:
Animal: buff.ly/tHFeeBP
Plant: buff.ly/k40Xqb4
#iteachbio #scienceteacher #biology
