Science and social studies have been swept to the side in the yearly race for AYP, especially in elementary school curriculum. This means that students are often underprepared for science and social studies curriculum and courses in Middle and High school. Rather than...
Curriculum developers, state boards of education, and teachers have been trying to crack the code for 3D NGSS assessments since the NGSS was introduced in 2013. As teachers, we now have a better understanding of what an NGSS classroom looks like and how to approach...
In a recent Spark Webinar, Mike Fisher joined us to discuss how to use modeling to target the NGSS science and engineering practices. Our goal as science teachers, he explained, is to create a space where students see themselves as scientists. To do this it’s all...
Written by The Atlas Team If, as teachers, we are responsible for fueling the pipeline by preparing more students for STEM careers and education pathways, we need to make STEM accessible for ALL of our students, regardless of sex, race, or socioeconomic background....
By Helen Maltese, Atlas; Spark Webinar led by Lorna Manuel, Jacki Roach, and Kendra Tyler Lorna Manuel, Jacki Roach, and Kendra Tyler joined us for a Spark Webinar from Tehama County Department of Education where they work with teachers and administrators, providing...
