The Science Materials Team & NGSS
Just this week I wandered into the Mt. Baker Room at the Northwest Educational Service District to find 18 kindergarten [...]
What is Mathematics Fluency?
While visiting classrooms in the Pacific Northwest region, I hear a lot of discussion aboutmathematical fluency.As fate would have it, [...]
NGSS: Clusters, Portals, and Assessments. Oh My!
It’s a new school year! And mixed with the excitement around new classes and students, I hear questions about the [...]
Exploring Graham Fletcher’s Three-Act Lessons
Last week I traveled to an elementary school to meet with my third-grade friends and their teacher. Students were just [...]
Next Generation Science Standards
The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), a.k.a. Washington State Science Learning Standards (WSSLS), calls for radical attention to equity within [...]
Using Math to Solve Real-World Problems
While visiting schools in our Northwest region, I am constantly reminded that students of all ages have intuitive number sense [...]
Exploring STEM through Sphero
I wandered back into the NWESD building after my summer break to find a roomful of excited teachers watching brightly [...]
Motivating Students Using Technology
Motivating students in problem solving is often easier through the use of technology, which allows students to actively and responsively [...]
Summer Professional Development
"School's out for summer..." As the days get longer and the temps are creeping up, I find myself humming [...]
Next Generation Science Standards/Washington State Learning Standards (NGSS/WSSLS)
Everyone is sensitive to the fact that teachers have so much on their plates. And introducing new science standards on [...]