Best Erin Sadler Podcasts (2024)

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Dr. Kara Dean-Assael and Dr. Anthony Salerno in Conversation with Seth Porges and Dr. Stephen Porges 1:00:36

3d ago1:00:36

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Polyvagal theory emphasizes the role the autonomic nervous system — especially the vagus nerve — plays in regulating health and behavior. Created and developed by Dr. Stephen Porges, the theory describes the physiological and psychological states underlying mental health challenges and everyday behavior. With his son, director and producer Seth Por…

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Dr. Andrew Cleek in Conversation with Dr. Kimberly Hoagwood 42:19

2M ago42:19

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Dr. Andrew F. Cleek, McSilver’s Deputy Executive Director, speaks with Dr. Kimberly E. Hoagwood, the Cathy and Stephen Graham Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, about how to make improvements to large and complex health systems.…

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Dr. Anthony Salerno in Conversation with Dr. Stephanie Irby Coard 49:15

2M ago49:15

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Dr. Anthony Salerno, NYU McSilver’s Innovation and Implementation Officer, speaks with Dr. Stephanie Irby Coard of UNC–Greensboro about the important and often under-appreciated role of resilience in addressing mental health issues — especially in communities of color and among young people.By McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research

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130 Where We've Been & What's Ahead 8:30

12M ago8:30

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It's been a while! Tune into this quick update to learn more about where we've been, what's ahead, and how you can keep learning with us. 🚨 New Podcast! Sincerely Yours, Intentional Teach Apple Podcasts Spotify Join The Podcast Community: iExplore Teaching & Learning Lab You're invited to check out Bring Wonder Back, an on-demand video series desig…

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Dr. Andrew Cleek in Conversation with Commissioner Ashwin Vasan 37:28

1y ago37:28

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Dr. Andrew Cleek in Conversation with Commissioner Ashwin Vasan by McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and ResearchBy McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research

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Dr. Damali Wilson in Conversation with Dr. Erin Sadler 39:23

1y ago39:23

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Dr. Damali Wilson in Conversation with Dr. Erin Sadler by McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and ResearchBy McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research

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Dr. Anthony Salerno in Conversation with Linda Rosenberg and Helen ‘Skip’ Skipper 48:04

1y ago48:04

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Dr. Anthony Salerno in Conversation with Linda Rosenberg and Helen ‘Skip’ Skipper by McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and ResearchBy McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research

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129 Three Commitments I Made (And Mostly Kept) This Fall 39:38

1+ y ago39:38

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In this episode, Nicole shared three commitments she made in her classroom as she transitioned back into the classroom this fall -- as well as strategies that she utilized to keep those commitments. "I’m not working [much] outside contract hours." "I’m not rushing through my curriculum to get it covered." "I’m not relying on grades as motivation." …

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128 It's A Tool, Not A Fix 16:42

1+ y ago16:42

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In this episode, Nicole shares an aha moment she recently experienced as she was prompted to reflect on her thinking about the strategies and approaches she utilizes in her classroom. So often we seek out the "one right way" to do something, hoping it to be a "fix" for whatever challenge we are experiencing in the classroom. But the reality is, all…

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127 Establishing An Anchor Phenomenon Routine 31:36

1+ y ago31:36

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The anchor phenomenon routine plays an important role in science classes as students develop their abilities to figure out the questions they need to answer to meet their learning goals. In a perfect world, students work through an anchor experience, ask exactly the right questions, and all together identify and decide the most important question t…

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126 From Whole Group To Small Group Learning 33:48

1+ y ago33:48

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In this episode, Nicole (iExploreScience) shares a few ideas for moving from whole-group instruction to stations-style, small-group learning. Small group activities create the opportunity to work with students individually, scaffolding and extending learning as needed. Because you can interact on a more personal level, it's a great way to meet stud…

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125 A Bell Ringer Approach To Start Class Smoothly 19:59

1+ y ago19:59

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What is your start-of-class routine? Is it working? In this episode, Nicole shares her bell-ringer routine -- a transition time that can make-or-break a smooth class experience. She digs into the actual structure of her routine, how she holds students accountable for the tasks, and how she integrates curiosity-building, student-empowering, three-di…

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124 Your New Favorite Places To Find Authentic Science Texts Adapted For The Classroom 25:33

1+ y ago25:33

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We win any time we can incorporate literacy in science into our daily lessons and activities. One low-prep strategy that I love to use is to ask students to analyze authentic science texts… but let’s be real, those are HARD to understand. Luckily, there are several organizations who do the amazing work at adapting real science work to a student rea…

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123 Teaching Text Annotations - Your New Favorite Literacy Strategy 26:21

1+ y ago26:21

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In this episode, Nicole shares how she teaches students to annotate texts, a strategy they can pair with any reading task in the science classroom. Text annotations increase student engagement and comprehension when working with science texts, and they provide the educator a better peek into student understanding of text-based tasks. Plus, text ann…

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122 Rethinking THAT Class - What To Do When Classes Feel Like A Challenge 36:53

1+ y ago36:53

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In this episode, Nicole shares her personal reflections on the "labels" we may (inadvertently) assign to classes and how that can impact our relationships, classroom culture, and teaching practice. She shares how this label developed with student block in her own classroom and what she is doing to "rethink and reset" her experiences with this group…

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121 Establishing A Positive Classroom Culture With Respect Agreements 25:47

2y ago25:47

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In this episode, Nicole (iExploreScience) shares how she has used respect agreements to establish a positive classroom culture and prevent (and address) behavior challenges within her classroom. What are respect agreements? In short, respect agreements are an effective classroom management strategy that create a stronger community culture than top-…

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120 Informal Writing In Science Class 26:37

2y ago26:37

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Incorporating informal writing opportunities in your classroom can improve student understanding of the scientific content while building student confidence in their ability to communicate in writing. This episode explores some ways to support student writing and some quick and easy task formats to bring more writing into your science classroom. Ad…

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119 The Best Strategies For Teaching Science Vocab 34:23

2y ago34:23

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Way back in episode 19, Nicole discussed why you shouldn't front-load science vocabulary. This is one of our most popular episodes. So, we decided to bring you more practical strategies and activities for teaching Science Vocabulary. If you haven't already, check out episode 19 first. You're invited to check out Bring Wonder Back, an on-demand vide…

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118 Bringing Nature Journals Into Your 3D Teaching 46:32

2y ago46:32

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In this episode, Nicole VanTassel of iExploreScience interviews Sarah Suloff, a life science/biology teacher with a passion for and expertise in using nature journaling in the classroom. She shares why you may want to consider bringing nature journaling into your classes, her experience doing so, and some practical tips and tricks to get started. I…

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117 How to Improve Observation Skills in Your Science Classes 35:59

2y ago35:59

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Have you noticed your students' observation skills aren't what you'd like them to be? You aren't alone. In this episode, we answer a listener's question about how to improve students' observation skills. This episode s full of easy-to-implement ideas for the first few weeks of school. Click here to read the episode recap. Other Episodes to Check Ou…

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116 Why You Shouldn't Teach An Intro Unit 25:23

2y ago25:23

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Let's talk about those back to school activities. Despite the many shifts we've seen teachers making in their classroom, we've seen several teachers continuing to use old practices. Even if they've ditched the scientific method, many teachers are still teaching an intro to science unit. In this episode, Erin discusses some of the reasons why you sh…

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115 How Can You Use Science Notebooks And Interactive Notebooking? 26:19

2y ago26:19

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This episode comes from a listener's question about science notebooks. Lindsay from New Mexico asked the following question. "I would love to learn more about incorporating interactive notebooks into the NGSS classroom. Do you follow [the] left/right side [structure]? How do you grade them? Do you use them as a lab notebook as well?" This is a simp…

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114 What To Do When Your Science Curriculum Isn't Built for 3D 26:08

2y ago26:08

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Your district adopted a science curriculum. You hoped it would be well aligned with the NGSS. But, after reviewing it, you realized it wasn't built for 3D learning. You aren't alone. This week we answer this question from Kim in California. The name of the publisher she mention has been removed because we believe the problems she is discussing are …

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113 Incorporating Student-Centered Science Stations 32:13

2y ago32:13

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While traditional classrooms put teachers as tellers front and center, transitioning to the Next Generation Science Standards and a more student-driven approach to science instruction understandably moves the work of students to the main stage. Incorporating science stations is one way to create a classroom that values and emphasizes active learnin…

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112 What's The Difference Between Evidence And Reasoning? 20:58

2y ago20:58

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The CER is a framework that was created to help students with the practice of engaging in an argument using evidence. It helps them understand the difference between parts of an argument. However, it is often confusing for them to distinguish between evidence and reasoning. We received this question from Ben in Michigan. "The difference between evi…

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111 Rethinking Your Classroom Management Plan 35:10

2y ago35:10

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Most often, we think of the back-to-school time as the best time to rethink your classroom management plan. However, it's never a bad time to rethink your strategy in the classroom. Arguably, this school year was the most difficult one for teachers. If you struggled with classroom management, you weren't alone. In this episode, we discuss what trad…

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110 How to Start Teaching Science in 3D - 2 Simple Strategies 32:52

2y ago32:52

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Teaching science in a three-dimensional learning environment often feels overwhelming. Many teachers ask us where to start. Here's our answer: It depends. Each teaching situation is unique. There are differences in time constraints, demographics, resources and so much more. Therefore, your strategy for approaching 3D teaching and learning also need…

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Spring 2022 Update - What's Happening Next? 3:40

2+ y ago3:40

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Wonder where we have been? Listen to this quick update to find out about the next episode of the podcast. We would love to answer your questions on the podcast. Please submit them at teachingsciencein3d.com/quesitons. You're invited to check out Bring Wonder Back, an on-demand video series designed to help you take your first steps to transforming …

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109 Resetting Your Classroom Culture After Break 21:03

2+ y ago21:03

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In this episode, Nicole and Erin help you craft a game plan for returning after a break -- from actually taking a rest to making the transition back to teaching in a way that sets you and your students up for success. More Resources: Grab Erin's FREE 3D Lesson Plan Template Teaching Science in 3D on Instagram & Facebook Submit a Question Explore ph…

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108 How Your Students CAN Do This! 19:17

2+ y ago19:17

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What do you do when you feel like your students can't do something? In this episode, Nicole and Erin discuss steps that you can take to move your students forward when they are struggling. More Resources: Grab Erin's FREE 3D Lesson Plan Template Teaching Science in 3D on Instagram & Facebook Submit a Question Explore phenomenon-based, discovery-cen…

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107 Helping Your Students Engage In Authentic Learning 19:55

2+ y ago19:55

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Authentic learning requires our students to step up and truly engage, truly join the process. But in truth, that's easier said than done... for our students. Learning is scary! It makes us vulnerable. There is a real risk of failure, of embarrassment, of challenging the good things we think about ourselves and reinforcing the bad things. So how can…

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106 Five Strategies For NGSS Implementation In Elementary School 22:34

2+ y ago22:34

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The NGSS completely changed the world of science education. As a result, the NGSS can feel completely overwhelming for elementary teachers. However, most of the changes are actually easy to implement. And, they lead to major improvements in students' understanding of the nature of science. In this episode, Erin provides 5 simple steps that you can …

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105 Are There Fewer Labs With NGSS? 14:54

2+ y ago14:54

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In this episode, Nicole and Erin answer the listener question, "Are there fewer labs with the NGSS?" Like many things with the NGSS, there isn't a simple answer. Get their take on NGSS and lab activities. More Resources: Grab Erin's FREE 3D Lesson Plan Template Teaching Science in 3D on Instagram & Facebook Submit a Question Explore phenomenon-base…

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104 What To Do With A Chatty Class 35:37

2+ y ago35:37

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If you are a teacher, chances are you've been overwhelmed by students talking at least once in your career. And, we have all had those classes that are SUPER chatty. It feels like you can't get a word in edgewise. So, what do you do about it? In this episode, Nicole and Erin discuss what to do when your students never seem to stop talking. They exp…

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103 Understanding The SEP Progression 16:16

2+ y ago16:16

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One of the common mistakes that teachers make with Science and Engineering Practices is that they teach students the practice at the wrong grade band level. Written as a progression from kindergarten through 12th grade, the practices become more complex as students get older. The idea is that students have the opportunity to get more proficient as …

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102 Create "Common Language" And Improve Communication In Your Science Class 16:46

2+ y ago16:46

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In any community, communication is key. Your classroom is a community, and establishing effective communication practices is vital to success and "smooth sailing." But communication is HARD. Whether it's expressing directions or expectations, or digging deep into feelings and advocating our needs -- communication is not easy. In this podcast, Nicol…

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101 The Brain Science Behind Your Students' (Missing) Engagement 32:16

2+ y ago32:16

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When things aren't working, sometimes you need to come back to the basics. In this episode, we look at the brain science behind student engagement (or lack thereof) in the classroom. In the midst of a global pandemic, the "stuff that gets us by" might not be effective enough to "get us by" -- so we may find value in returning to the foundations of …

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100 What We've Learned About 3D Teaching 21:57

3y ago21:57

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Nicole and Erin have learned so much in the last 100 episodes! In this episode, they recount what they have learned about 3D teaching in the last 100 episodes. They talk about where they are now and how it is different from where they started. They discuss their wins as well as their challenges and mistakes. You're invited to check out Bring Wonder…

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99 Six Examples To Use Crosscutting Concepts In Your Classroom 15:53

3y ago15:53

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Now that you've taught your students about the Crosscutting Concepts, it's time to use them in your classroom. The more often that students make connections to the CCCs, the more valuable that they become. In this episode, Erin provides you with 5 easy-to-implement Crosscutting Concept examples to use in your classroom. Click here to see the full e…

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98 How To Teach The Crosscutting Concepts 17:44

3y ago17:44

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Even though the Crosscutting Concepts are a vital part of student understanding of science, they are often forgotten in the lesson planning process. In this episode, Erin discusses how to evaluate your lessons and teach the Crosscutting Concepts. Check out the episode recap here. Other Episodes: 29: How to Integrate the Crosscutting Concepts 64: Qu…

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97 Start Your Science Unit With These Accessible Activities 24:11

3y ago24:11

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When you are starting your unit, you want to make sure that your activities are very accessible for all students. In this episode, we discuss activities that don't require a lot of prior knowledge to complete. These will help lead your students into the unit in a meaningful and attainable way. Other Resources: Teaching Science in 3D on Instagram & …

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96 How To Start Your Phenomenon-Based Science Unit 26:49

3y ago26:49

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What Should We Do (And Not Do) When Beginning A Unit? In this recording from a pop-up training the Spark Student Driven Science Learning Facebook group, Nicole shares three things she keeps in mind when beginning a phenomenon-based unit. Related Episodes: Episode 17: Using Student Questions to Build Storylines Episode 87: How to Choose Better Pheno…

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95 What You Need to Know About Building Prior Knowledge in Your Science Class 26:17

3y ago26:17

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As we head into this school year, we know students didn't get the same quality of schooling that they had in the past. So, what do we do about it? How important is prior knowledge in a science class? Do you need to build background knowledge for your students in order for them to be successful? In this episode, we talk all about prior knowledge and…

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94 What To Do With Student Questions in Science 31:49

3y ago31:49

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Asking questions is one of the Science and Engineering Practices. But what is the significance of the practice? What do you do with those questions? Find out in this episode. Read the full episode recap here. Related Episodes: Episode 10: How to Teach for Student Discovery Episode 17: Using Student Questions to Build Storylines Episode 87: How to C…

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93 Getting More Out of the SEPs 25:03

3y ago25:03

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You're invited to check out Bring Wonder Back, an on-demand video series designed to help you take your first steps to transforming your students into scientists with 3D teaching practices — what the NGSS is all about! Access this video series at iexplorescience.com/wonder and get ready to bring wonder, engagement, and a love for learning back to y…

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92 Building Community Support For 3D Learning 30:03

3y ago30:03

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An NGSS classroom is a unique learning environment. Sometimes, this leads to confusion. So, it's important to create buy-in right away. Learn how to get parent and admin support for the major shifts that come with the NGSS. Related episodes: 3 Mistakes You're Making with Your NGSS Tests How to Teach for Student Discovery What to Avoid When You Head…

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91 The Importance of Building Relationships in the Science Classroom 23:20

3y ago23:20

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If you have been teaching for a while you know that relationships are important in the classroom. In fact, we have talked about it over and over on the podcast. So, in this episode, we decided to dive deeper into this concept. Let's find out why it's important to build relationships, especially in the science classroom. Other Episodes to Listen to:…

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90 What To Avoid When You Head Back To School 34:31

3y ago34:31

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Often, the first days of school are referred to as the honeymoon period. Generally, students are on their best behavior. They are quieter and more reserved than at any other point in the school year. But, this period doesn't last long. In science, it's important to take advantage of this back-to-school period to set the tone for the year. Other Epi…

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89 Three Mistakes You Are Making With Your NGSS Assessments 18:06

3y ago18:06

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NGSS aligned tests are very different from traditional assessments. The three-dimensional nature of the standards makes these standards challenging to assess. Are you making one of these common mistakes on your summative assessments? If you liked this episode, you may also want to listen to: How to Prevent Cheating on NGSS Assessments Using the Per…

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88 Using Performance Expectations to Build Units 27:18

3y ago27:18

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The performance expectations are a great place to start when building your units. But, you need to be careful that you aren't just teaching what is listed in the PEs. In this episode, we discuss how to use the performance expectations to build bundles and units with great phenomena. The goal is to create units that authentically connect to the phen…

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