“What makes you a scientist?”
Student: “Sir, what makes you a scientist?”
Me: “Can anyone in the class suggest an answer?”
A conversation about Observation and Inference – Year 7
Observation: I can hear the sound of water running down the roof gutter…
“Why are we only just finding out about these problems now?”
Really important question was raised by one of my year 8 students today during our discussion on sustainability, pollution, the impact of litter on the local ecosystems and the impact we are having on the world.
Teaching Science on the fly
For my prac teachers I’ve started to create a little Science Teachers Emergency Kit… Just a little pencil case with some essentials to explore the science around us at a …
Assessment Tasks Across the Curriculum
Earlier this year I collaborated with a number of teachers across the science disciplines to create innovative assessment tasks. These have just been published. Check them out https://education.nsw.gov.au/teaching-and-learning/curriculum/key-learning-areas/science/stages-4-and-5/programming/assessment Innovative #science …
I am your Teacher
Dear Students I understand your teenage years are the most tumultuous you may ever go through. Your bodies are changing, your brains are hardwired to take risks and push boundaries, …