by Shannon McCartney | Aug 15, 2016 | *Word Problems, Audience - Teachers
Even before elementary school, children ask questions of each other and of adults about things around them, including the natural and designed world. If students develop the practices of science and engineering, they can ask better questions and improve how they...
by Shannon McCartney | Aug 1, 2016 | *Early Intervention, *Word Problems
Can English/langauge arts, math, and science really relate to each other? This modified Venn diagram groups student practices in each discipline to show the relationships and convergences found in the Common Core State Standards in Mathematics Practices, ELA...
by Shannon McCartney | Jul 12, 2016 | *Technology, Math
You can’t take your students with you on vacation as you travel the world, but you can take them on virtual trips as you explore different cultures together. Lesson plans on travel give you the opportunity to delve into topics like culture, geography and even...
by Shannon McCartney | Jun 27, 2016 | *Technology, Math
Incorporate students’ natural curiosity about animals in your class with lessons and printables on sea life, endangered species, wildlife, and more. Educate them about animal behavior, biology, life cycles, and habitats with literature, games, and references....
by Shannon McCartney | Jun 23, 2016 | *Technology, Math
After reading books, students share book talks through digital storytelling. First students plan scripts, and then they find images to illustrate their scripts. They also add text, narration, and music as well as pan and zoom effects. Finally, the joy of reading is...
