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How To Start Class Every Day

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Aug 26, 2016

A study showed that in the classroom where the teacher greeted the students at the door, there was an increase in student engagement from 45 percent to 72 percent. How it's done makes a difference.

Read the linked article by Harry and Rosemary Wong to learn simple and enjoyable techniques for starting class every day.

Anyone interested in testing a mobile microscope? :)

by Alice

Jul 25, 2016

Hi, I am looking for some science teachers to test a mobile microscope and give me some feedbacks. :) Get a free sample in return. Anyone interested? Thanks in advance!

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Todd On 7/31/16, Alice wrote: > Hi Todd, > > I apologize for not making myself clear. It is actually a > mini-microscope, can be combined to any camera phone, > resolution up to 1 micrometer. > Ooops I can't share a link here. But I can send a > introduction to you if you are interested! :D > > On 7/25/16, Todd wrote: >>...See More

Aug 10, 2016

bee On 8/10/16, Todd wrote:
> On 7/31/16, Alice wrote:
>> Hi Todd,
>>
>> I apologize for not making myself clear. It is actually
>> a mini-microscope, can be combined to any camera phone,
>> resolution up to 1 micrometer. Ooops I can't share a
>> link here. But I can send a introduction to...See More

Aug 10, 2016

Looking for a Scientist Interview

by Daniel de Monteiro

Aug 5, 2016

Hello,

I am looking for a scientist, or someone who works in the field of science, to do an interview online. This is for a Biology project.

Please contact me at: [email removed]

Thanks.

Daniel

by Bryan Dale Dela Cruz

May 18, 2016

What will happen to the molecules during kindling point?

Bryan On 5/18/16, Bryan Dale Dela Cruz wrote: > What will happen to the molecules during > kindling point? This is the lowest temperature (auto-ignition temp.) of a substance. Presumably the substance would undergo combustion. Is this what you're asking?

Aug 1, 2016

by Polymers vs Macromolecules

Jul 25, 2016

I understand the difference between a monomer and a polymer but I don't understand the difference between a polymer and a macromolecule. Are they different?

Bryan On 7/25/16, Polymers vs Macromolecules wrote: > I understand the difference between a monomer and a polymer > but I don't understand the difference between a polymer and > a macromolecule. Are they different? A polymer consists of smaller repeating sub-units (monomers) while a macro-molecule is usually a large molecule with non-repeating s...See More

Aug 1, 2016

by Perry

Jul 13, 2016

optic equation for an object that is 5cm high is placed 15cm from a concave mirror that has a focal length 10 cm

Earth Science - 6th grade

by Tom

Jul 4, 2016

I'll be teaching 6th grade science next year, and I'm wondering how to go about it. The texts are Prentice Hall Science Explorer: Earth Science, and CPO Physical Science. The CPO text was designed for 8th grade, and the other teachers said that it is too hard for the students. It had some good demonstration items to go with it, but the book is not...See More

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Tom I'm in Ohio. The interactive science teacher site looks interesting. I'll check out the pricing plans tomorrow. On 7/05/16, AW wrote: > > Have you considered applying for a grant? What about > Donors Choose? Last year Bill Gates went through the end > of July or August and funded those that were asking for > tablets. > > You d...See More I'm in Ohio. The interactive science teacher site looks interesting. I'll check out the pricing plans tomorrow. On 7/05/16, AW wrote: > > Have you considered applying for a grant? What about > Donors Choose? Last year Bill Gates went through the end > of July or August and funded those that were asking for > tablets. > > You didn't mention what state.... > > I'm in Texas. I thought we might be able to find you > better help if we know what state. :) > > > On 7/05/16, Tom wrote: >> It's nearly impossible to get access to a computer. The >> lab is > on >> a first come first served basis after the Math teachers >> reserve for the month, as they get priority. I get no >> money at all to but materials, and other than some >> goggles and a few microscopes, we have no equipment. >> Which > means >> we can have the most awesome investigations that I can >> afford, which is nothing. Seriously. I'm hustling to get >> the money to > make >> ends meet. I would love to do more, but the district >> won't pay > a >> cent out and I'm done spending money on school stuff. I >> can't > and >> won't do it anymore. So, I don't feel bad about doing the >> reading from the book and doing the guided worksheets >> that go with it. It's two days out > of >> the week and they are going to need to be able to read >> and > answer >> the questions on the state tests. >> >> >> On 7/05/16, Tom wrote: >>> On 7/05/16, AW to Tom wrote: >>>> First let me ask what state you are in? Then you need >>>> to use your state standards to drive your curriculum. >>>> >>>> What technology do you have access to? I have a set of >>>> chromebooks for each student in my classroom, >>>> therefore, my lessons have a lot of technology >>>> incorporated into them. >>>> >>>> Do you have a webpage or can you use googleclassroom >>>> and google sites? If so this will be great because you >>>> can do much through these tools. Google forms now has >>>> exit tickets, and quizzes -- and these can be >>>> automatically graded. If you have students create >>>> documents in google docs or slides the students can >>>> share the doc with you and their group while they >>>> collaborate together. Videos or webquests can be >>>> partner/group or independent. >>>> >>>> I can even video the screen when doing a lesson and >>>> have it for those students that are absent. >>>> >>>> I also do a lot of STEM and Project Based Learning. (I >>>> posted a link at the bottom you may find helpful.) >>>> >>>> A normal day for me: >>>> >>>> students read the screen and follow the directions - >>>> generally put materials in their science journal and >>>> complete a digital warm-up. (I take attendance and >>>> visit with any absent students or answer any questions >>>> and students turn in any homework - but I generally >>>> don't give much homework). >>>> >>>> Most often we do our lessons in the 5E format. (It can >>>> be longer than 5 days, don't think you are tied to 5 >>>> days!) Day 1 you "engage" the students. Maybe an >>>> inquiry lab using observation. >>>> >>>> Day 2 - you "explore" - this is generally a hands-on >>>> activity. Can include a webquest here. >>>> >>>> Day 3 you "explain" You introduce the vocabulary, some >>>> notes, can incorporate a video here too. Can do a quick >>>> check on the technology to see who is getting it and >>>> who is not. >>>> >>>> Day 4 you "extend" so you are doing a more guided lab >>>> here. Or it could be that students find ways to >>>> represent or express their learning and share it. I >>>> also post extensions on my googleclassroom so that >>>> those that finish early can go a little further. >>>> >>>> Day 5 you "evaluate" this may be a quiz or if it was a >>>> big unit then a test. Since we have technology the test >>>> is given on the computer and automatically graded for >>>> immediate feedback. >>>> >>>> You may find this link helpful: >>>> [link removed]?

Jul 5, 2016

AW -- No don't buy - just read! Don't buy anything. That was just an example of a resource available to you through that writer's blog. Never waste your own money on someone else's lesson plans because you have to tweek it to fit the needs of you and your students. ;) But do check out donors choose.

There are many such blogs out on the internet. In fact, if you want to b...See MoreDon't buy anything. That was just an example of a resource available to you through that writer's blog. Never waste your own money on someone else's lesson plans because you have to tweek it to fit the needs of you and your students. ;) But do check out donors choose.

There are many such blogs out on the internet. In fact, if you want to buy anything then go with teacherspayteachers. You can find lots of really good material to print out and to use in your classroom for free.

(Note: you can even use this site to find 6th grade science teachers in Ohio and see what products that they have created for their classes. Click on the "all categories" button near the search bar)

On 7/05/16, Tom wrote: > > I'm in Ohio. The interactive science teacher site looks > interesting. I'll check out the pricing plans tomorrow. > On 7/05/16, AW wrote: >> >> Have you considered applying for a grant? What about >> Donors Choose? Last year Bill Gates went through the end >> of July or August and funded those that were asking for >> tablets. >> >> You didn't mention what state.... >> >> I'm in Texas. I thought we might be able to find you >> better help if we know what state. :) >> >> >> On 7/05/16, Tom wrote: >>> It's nearly impossible to get access to a computer. The >>> lab is >> on >>> a first come first served basis after the Math teachers >>> reserve for the month, as they get priority. I get no >>> money at all to but materials, and other than some >>> goggles and a few microscopes, we have no equipment. >>> Which >> means >>> we can have the most awesome investigations that I can >>> afford, which is nothing. Seriously. I'm hustling to get >>> the money to >> make >>> ends meet. I would love to do more, but the district >>> won't pay >> a >>> cent out and I'm done spending money on school stuff. I >>> can't >> and >>> won't do it anymore. So, I don't feel bad about doing the >>> reading from the book and doing the guided worksheets >>> that go with it. It's two days out >> of >>> the week and they are going to need to be able to read >>> and >> answer >>> the questions on the state tests. >>> >>> >>> On 7/05/16, Tom wrote: >>>> On 7/05/16, AW to Tom wrote: >>>>> First let me ask what state you are in? Then you need >>>>> to use your state standards to drive your curriculum. >>>>> >>>>> What technology do you have access to? I have a set of >>>>> chromebooks for each student in my classroom, >>>>> therefore, my lessons have a lot of technology >>>>> incorporated into them. >>>>> >>>>> Do you have a webpage or can you use googleclassroom >>>>> and google sites? If so this will be great because you >>>>> can do much through these tools. Google forms now has >>>>> exit tickets, and quizzes -- and these can be >>>>> automatically graded. If you have students create >>>>> documents in google docs or slides the students can >>>>> share the doc with you and their group while they >>>>> collaborate together. Videos or webquests can be >>>>> partner/group or independent. >>>>> >>>>> I can even video the screen when doing a lesson and >>>>> have it for those students that are absent. >>>>> >>>>> I also do a lot of STEM and Project Based Learning. (I >>>>> posted a link at the bottom you may find helpful.) >>>>> >>>>> A normal day for me: >>>>> >>>>> students read the screen and follow the directions - >>>>> generally put materials in their science journal and >>>>> complete a digital warm-up. (I take attendance and >>>>> visit with any absent students or answer any questions >>>>> and students turn in any homework - but I generally >>>>> don't give much homework). >>>>> >>>>> Most often we do our lessons in the 5E format. (It can >>>>> be longer than 5 days, don't think you are tied to 5 >>>>> days!) Day 1 you "engage" the students. Maybe an >>>>> inquiry lab using observation. >>>>> >>>>> Day 2 - you "explore" - this is generally a hands-on >>>>> activity. Can include a webquest here. >>>>> >>>>> Day 3 you "explain" You introduce the vocabulary, some >>>>> notes, can incorporate a video here too. Can do a quick >>>>> check on the technology to see who is getting it and >>>>> who is not. >>>>> >>>>> Day 4 you "extend" so you are doing a more guided lab >>>>> here. Or it could be that students find ways to >>>>> represent or express their learning and share it. I >>>>> also post extensions on my googleclassroom so that >>>>> those that finish early can go a little further. >>>>> >>>>> Day 5 you "evaluate" this may be a quiz or if it was a >>>>> big unit then a test. Since we have technology the test >>>>> is given on the computer and automatically graded for >>>>> immediate feedback. >>>>> >>>>> You may find this link helpful: >>>>> [link removed]?

Jul 6, 2016

molecular models

by roland

May 26, 2016

hello fellow teachers...classes will start soon, in the Philippines and i am already preparing materials needed for my lessons... im just wondering if anyone here can suggest materials that i can use of for teaching molecules...also molecular geometry...thank you very much

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roland On 5/28/16, Miss Tess wrote: > On 5/27/16, red wrote: >> On 5/27/16, roland wrote: >>> On 5/27/16, red wrote: >>>> On 5/26/16, roland wrote: >>>>> hello fellow teachers...classes will start soon, in >>>>> the Philippines and i am already preparing materials >>>>> needed for ...See MoreOn 5/28/16, Miss Tess wrote: > On 5/27/16, red wrote: >> On 5/27/16, roland wrote: >>> On 5/27/16, red wrote: >>>> On 5/26/16, roland wrote: >>>>> hello fellow teachers...classes will start soon, in >>>>> the Philippines and i am already preparing materials >>>>> needed for my lessons... im just wondering if anyone >>>>> here can suggest materials that i can use of for >>>>> teaching molecules...also molecular geometry...thank >>>>> you very much >>>> >>>> >>>> hey there!i posted something for you but > just in case you >>>> wont see it, i would recommend the use of > spherical balls >>>> and glue for the kids to work hands- on.after > which they may >>>> want to tell something about their models to > the class >>>> thereby comparing the differences in the > structures of >>>> solid, liquid, and gas molecules. >>>> >>>> also, why dont you try surfing mr.google?he > always come >>>> handy with ideas or the youtube.have fun! >>> >>> >>> >>> hi there mr.red...i really do appreciate your >>> message...honestly i have been always > checking my thread for >>> the past few hours to see if there is someone > out there who >>> would be able to help me...you are a Good > Samaritan. >>> >>> anyways, i will take your suggestions to > me...i also read >>> your post and i think cut outs is a good idea > as it is >>> inexpensive compared to spherical balls..my > budget is always >>> tight and i have a big class...i don't have > the resources for >>> my models...i will also try searching the > net...thanks! >>> >>> but one more thing, you might have in mind > about molecular >>> geometry models?thanks again. >> >> >> >> >> hi roland!it was a pleasure to be of help. ok, > at school we are >> given this kit made of spherical balls and > connected to metal >> sticks which we can manipulate in order to > come up with the >> geometry you want.however it costs a bit.i > suggest you may want >> to improvise with plastcic balls and maybe use > metal sticks so >> you can bend them.good luck to you! > > > > Hi sir rolabd, When i was in college we were taught tobuse > egg models for molecular geometry.these are the plastic > easter eggs.all you need to do is to bore holes inbthe > pkastic eggs and join two eggs using a rubber band ir aby > elastic stribg.you canbtwist the strings and join it with > another pair to form the geometry you like.a half egf > means a nonbonding pair.just message me if you have > questions

sir red...thanks for the suggestions...ill scout for the models you were telling me.

hi miss tess...egg models are good...i hav tried those too...thanks for the suggestion...ill keep in touch just incase i need suggestions...hope you wont mind at all.

May 28, 2016

On 5/28/16, roland wrote: > On 5/28/16, Miss Tess wrote: >> On 5/27/16, red wrote: >>> On 5/27/16, roland wrote: >>>> On 5/27/16, red wrote: >>>>> On 5/26/16, roland wrote: >>>>>> hello fellow teachers...classes > will start soon, in >>>>>> the Philippines and i am ...See MoreOn 5/28/16, roland wrote: > On 5/28/16, Miss Tess wrote: >> On 5/27/16, red wrote: >>> On 5/27/16, roland wrote: >>>> On 5/27/16, red wrote: >>>>> On 5/26/16, roland wrote: >>>>>> hello fellow teachers...classes > will start soon, in >>>>>> the Philippines and i am already > preparing materials >>>>>> needed for my lessons... im just > wondering if anyone >>>>>> here can suggest materials that i > can use of for >>>>>> teaching molecules...also molecular > geometry...thank >>>>>> you very much >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> hey there!i posted something for you > but >> just in case you >>>>> wont see it, i would recommend the > use of >> spherical balls >>>>> and glue for the kids to work hands- > on.after >> which they may >>>>> want to tell something about their > models to >> the class >>>>> thereby comparing the differences in > the >> structures of >>>>> solid, liquid, and gas molecules. >>>>> >>>>> also, why dont you try surfing > mr.google?he >> always come >>>>> handy with ideas or the youtube.have > fun! >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> hi there mr.red...i really do > appreciate your >>>> message...honestly i have been always >> checking my thread for >>>> the past few hours to see if there is > someone >> out there who >>>> would be able to help me...you are a > Good >> Samaritan. >>>> >>>> anyways, i will take your suggestions > to >> me...i also read >>>> your post and i think cut outs is a > good idea >> as it is >>>> inexpensive compared to spherical > balls..my >> budget is always >>>> tight and i have a big class...i > don't have >> the resources for >>>> my models...i will also try searching > the >> net...thanks! >>>> >>>> but one more thing, you might have in > mind >> about molecular >>>> geometry models?thanks again. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> hi roland!it was a pleasure to be of > help. ok, >> at school we are >>> given this kit made of spherical balls > and >> connected to metal >>> sticks which we can manipulate in > order to >> come up with the >>> geometry you want.however it costs a > bit.i >> suggest you may want >>> to improvise with plastcic balls and > maybe use >> metal sticks so >>> you can bend them.good luck to you! >> >> >> >> Hi sir rolabd, When i was in college we > were taught tobuse >> egg models for molecular geometry.these > are the plastic >> easter eggs.all you need to do is to > bore holes inbthe >> pkastic eggs and join two eggs using a > rubber band ir aby >> elastic stribg.you canbtwist the > strings and join it with >> another pair to form the geometry you > like.a half egf >> means a nonbonding pair.just message me > if you have >> questions > > > sir red...thanks for the > suggestions...ill scout for the models > you were telling me. > > > > hi miss tess...egg models are good...i > hav tried those too...thanks for the > suggestion...ill keep in touch just > incase i need suggestions...hope you wont > mind at all. > Kind of off the topic, I would like to recommend a movie, which is the smallest movie in the world and called-Boy and his antom. sorry for the disruption. Your question reminded me of the movie and it should be a good material for teaching.

For cells study, I can be helpful as I'm working in

Jul 6, 2016

by Wayne

Jul 4, 2016

i am looking for a system that has upgraded to the new version of Bertino and Bertino forensic science textbook and has the old version to get rid of. let me know if you are one of them thank you

by Camran

Jun 7, 2016

What are 6 ways to seperate mixtures??

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anon On 6/07/16, CAMREN wrote: > On 6/07/16, Camran wrote: >> What are 6 ways to separate mixtures??

Chromatography,crystallisation distillation, evaporation, filtration, separation by siphoning off liquid layers of different densities. Also magnetism?

Jun 17, 2016

On 6/17/16, anon wrote: > On 6/07/16, CAMREN wrote: >> On 6/07/16, Camran wrote: >>> What are 6 ways to separate mixtures?? > > Chromatography,crystallisation distillation, evaporation, > filtration, separation by siphoning off liquid layers of > different densities. Also magnetism?

Cystallization is one of th...See More

Jul 2, 2016

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