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5 Criteria for Selecting Great Teaching Phenomena

5 Criteria for Selecting Great Teaching Phenomena

Phenomenon-based learning is a central component of the Next Generation Science Standards, and it’s a great practice: when we use real-world experiences and questions to introduce a science topic, students engage much more deeply.
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5 Steps to Be Phenomenal with Phenomena

5 Steps to Be Phenomenal with Phenomena

What makes great phenomena bones that are strong enough to support an entire unit? At Mosa Mack, we use a simple strength test to determine well built phenomena -- we consider how many questions are elicited from students when the phenomenon is…
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Three Cheers for Our Students!

Three Cheers for Our Students!

Cheers! As we approach the winter break, many of us may be looking forward to celebrating with friends or perhaps a toast of cheers to ring in the New Year.
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Adrenaline-Based Instruction: Adjusting Classrooms to Current Needs

Adrenaline-Based Instruction: Adjusting Classrooms to Current Needs

“I am looking for strategies that take away students’ attention from their cell phones.” “It has been challenging to teach since the pandemic.” “ It has been hard to get my students to communicate and talk with each other.” Do any of these…
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