Students are constantly working through the steps of the scientific method when they engage in problem solving activities, they just don't realize it! If you ask students to turn on a flashlight and it doesn't light up they will immediately make make an observation  (like the flashlight not working), and ask themselves a question  (why isn’t it working). They come up with a likely reason, or hypothesis , (the batteries) and go to test  their thinking (switching the batteries)

This is a super fun crafty project for students of all ages! Using different color pony beads, pipe cleaners and a keychain loop (optional), your students can make a personalized backpack charm! Here we outline two different backpack charm ideas, both involving sequences, patterns, and coding information: DNA Models & Binary Names! As always, FREE resources included at the bottom! Activity 1: DNA Model Backpack Charms In this activity, students build a 3D model of DNA using

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Jane’s Brain on Pedagogy - Understanding the black box, aka, the brain. In this series I discuss various pedagogical perspectives and...

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Jane’s Brain on Pedagogy - Understanding the black box, aka, the brain. In this series I discuss various pedagogy perspectives and what...