4 Signs of a Great Teaching Phenomenon

An America's Got Talent dance team lit up the stage with suits that contained electricity! But how did they do it?    Teaching with real-world phenomena is one of the…

Differentiation Just Got Easier: How Teachers Can Use Mosa Mack to Reach Every Learner

"EVERYBODY IS A GENIUS. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid." - Unknown…

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“Whodunnit?!” Why a Mystery is the Best Way to Start Science Class

Let’s imagine that you’re a middle school student.  It’s the first day of school, and you walk through the crowded hallways into your science class. But you’re shocked to find…

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A Summer of Self-Care: How Teachers can Restore and Recharge During the Summer

Here is some dramatic data that may not actually surprise you: A recent survey found that over 90 percent of teachers and school staff across the nation reported high levels…

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Finishing on a High Note: End-of-Year Science Activities that Excite & Inspire

By the last week of school, most students are already “checked out.” They’re exhausted from testing and ready for summer break—and teachers are too! That can make it very tempting…

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Celebrating Student Work

From putting our students’ work on a hall bulletin board to displaying their projects at a science fair, there are so many ways to celebrate student work, formally and informally.…

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Performance Assessments: A Tool to Prepare for State Science Tests and Use Year-Round

  In the past two decades, education in the United States has undergone a seismic shift in every discipline, moving away from rote learning and towards higher-level thinking and real-world…

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Solar Eclipse 2024: A Cross-Curricular Educational Event

On April 8, we will experience a total solar eclipse, visible in 14 states, southeastern Canada, and Mexico. During a total solar eclipse, the Moon passes between the Sun and…

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Looking Back: The Year in Science

As science educators, it's easy to focus so deeply on our classrooms that we forget to recognize the science happening outside of it. So we pulled some of the most…

Mosa Mack Science - Steps to Help Students Fall in Love with Data Analysis
5 Steps to Help Students Fall In Love With Data Analysis

  One of the biggest hurdles teachers face when incorporating data analysis into their classrooms is its reputation. Students (and even adults) hear “data analysis” and often immediately think “boring”…