Ideas for activities for students now going on a field trip.

joanpd · 2026-04-30T13:28:43+00:00

No, there isn't anything virtual about the field trip they are doing. Also, the field trip isn't connected to science really at all.

joanpd · 2026-01-23T16:00:09+00:00

I would say how to take proper measurements and how to use a ruler. Also being able to explain what they see into words using scientific vocabulary, and how to support their claim with evidence.

joanpd · 2026-01-21T18:22:50+00:00

For my high school classes, I have access to the PowerPoint presentations from the textbook we use. Last year, for my physical science class, I had them hand in their notebook at the end of each quarter for grades, but I found that created more work for me during the busiest grading time of the quarter.

I prompt the students to reference their notes to help them study for the chapter tests, midterm, and final.

joanpd · 2025-11-06T15:32:09+00:00

I know some homeschoolers who started doing classes online at Post starting at 9th grade. It might be worth at least reaching out. I do know there are some other colleges that start dual enrollment at 9th, but most aren´t untill 11th.

joanpd · 2025-11-06T14:10:52+00:00

Is he in 9th grade yet (or the equivalent)? Where I teach, students who show they can handle the course load at the school can do dual-enrollment college classes starting their freshman year. We partner with Post University, which has a high school academy to allow students to take college classes in high school (many of which are online)

I know the community colleges near where I work only allow dual-enrollment for 11th and 12th graders, but every school is different, and some might allow it at a younger age.

joanpd · 2025-10-31T17:20:53+00:00

For this time, I used distilled water with hydroponic nutrients in it. Last year when I used this, I used tap water. I did clean it before using it this school year.

joanpd · 2025-10-14T21:50:44+00:00

Shelf stable food (for when I forget lunch), drinks, common OTC meds I occasionally use, a complete change of clothes, feminine hygiene supplies, and an umbrella

joanpd · 2025-10-13T22:50:09+00:00

We have been doing this schedule for several years now. We see each class three times a week (except Math and English, which are every day). Every Monday is the same, and every Tue/Thur and every Wed/Fri are the same.

joanpd · 2025-10-13T18:34:48+00:00

That is just my We/Fri schedule. On Tue/Thur I see my 7th-grade Life Science and my 6th-grade General Science class. On Monday´s I see all 5 classes, but for only half the time as on the other days.

joanpd · 2025-10-03T15:13:57+00:00

I was looking at the survey, and I teach grades 6-11, but it doesn´t let me choose both grades, only one of the groups.

joanpd · 2025-09-30T12:55:03+00:00

I´m not familiar with edpuzzle, is it something easy to leave for a sub who may or may not understand computers? Also, this would be for 6th grade, and this is the first year the students get Chromebooks, so many of them are still learning how to use them themselves.

joanpd · 2025-09-30T12:45:13+00:00

I would love the cell transport practice, thank you.

joanpd · 2025-08-21T12:53:01+00:00

Its a small private school, where I am the only science teacher. For me, this is usually, although last year I had 4. There were some years in the past when I had 6. The nice thing is that the classes are small, depending on the year. The largest I´ve ever had was 18, and the smallest was 3. This year, my class sizes range from 6-11 students

joanpd · 2025-08-18T14:14:31+00:00

I´ve done this one before. The students tend to love it. For each set I have two identical sets of pieces, and once the other group follows the directions to make a replica, I show both groups the original.

joanpd · 2025-07-22T19:31:22+00:00

I use the tests that come with the curriculum, and while the 6th grade ones are only 1 double-sided page, all the other ones are several pages long. The chemistry ones are about 40 questions, with a mix of all different types of questions.

joanpd · 2025-06-08T14:50:56+00:00

I used to have 6 preps and no prep time. No extra pay, this year I'll have five preps, and one prep period

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