Teaching Science in 3D Podcast

03/01/2023

We've all had THAT class. You know the one you dread teaching. Individually, the kids are great. But when you put them in the room together, it feels like the student behaviors are out of control. In this episode, Nicole discusses how to improve student behaviors by rethinking your strategies. The Negativity Bias and Student Behaviors Our brains are wired to seek out the negatives in our environment....

https://teachingsciencein3d.com/student-behaviors/

23/12/2022

This fall, Nicole returned to the classroom for the first time in five years. Based on her previous experience in the classroom, she knew she had to create some boundaries before she returned. So, she made three commitments before returning. Learn how she (mostly) kept these commitments this year. This blog post contains affiliate links. That means if you choose to purchase an item linked in this post, we'll receive a small commission from the sale at no additional cost to you....

https://teachingsciencein3d.com/setting-boundaries-as-a-teacher/

Nicole returned to the classroom after 5 years away. Read her strategies for setting boundaries as a teacher in this episode recap.

14/12/2022

There is never enough time to cover everything you'd like to cover. Especially if you are including checks for understanding and reteaching when kids don't understand. So, it's important that we don't waste time with the intro to science unit.

Want to learn more? Check out episode 116 https://teachingsciencein3d.com/intro-to-science-unit/

11/12/2022

Let's talk about those back to school activities. Despite the many shifts we've seen teachers making in their classroom, we've seen several teachers continuing to use old practices. Even if they've ditched the scientific method, many teachers are still teaching an intro to science unit. In this episode, Erin discusses some of the reasons why you should skip this intro unit....

http://teachingsciencein3d.com/intro-to-science-unit/

Let's talk about those back to school activities. Despite the many shifts we've seen teachers making in their classroom, we've seen several teachers continuing to use old practices. Even if they've ditched the scientific method, many teachers are still teaching...

08/08/2022

Nicole recounts a day this summer when she was teaching summer school. She planned a simple observation activity and was surprised that her students struggled with simple observation skills. Around the same time, a listener asked how to improve observation skills in her students. So, we put together our top tips to help you help your students improve this skill. …...

https://teachingsciencein3d.com/how-to-improve-observation-skills/

You may be wondering how to improve your students' observations skills in your science class. We've got easy-to-implement ideas here.

30/07/2022

We'd love your help. If you LOVE the podcast, write us a review. It actually helps us reach more listeners. And, that's our goal..... to help as many science teachers as possible.

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‎Education · 2022

29/07/2022

There are so many options here. From grading EVERYTHING to not grading them at all. Let us know what your thoughts are in the comments.

29/07/2022

We've talked about interactive notebooks before on the podcast. Take a look at what we had to say here: https://teachingsciencein3d.com/s3-e4-better-interactive-notebooks-for-ngss/

Change your interactive notebook for NGSS. Improve the effectiveness of your notebooks & ensure that they align with the intent of the NGSS.

28/07/2022

What if students annotated their own ideas during the explain phase?

We LOVE this alternative to writing out lecture notes. Like if you to too!

26/07/2022

Do you follow the Left Side/Right Side structure in your interactive notebooks?

We don't think there is a right way, or a wrong way to do this... as long as the focus is on student meaning-making.

What do you think? Tell us in the comments.

25/07/2022

This episode comes from a listener's question about science notebooks. Lindsay from New Mexico asked the following question. "I would love to learn more about incorporating interactive notebooks into the NGSS classroom. Do you follow left/right side ? How do you grade them? Do you use them as a lab notebook as well?" This is a simple question with lots of parts....

http://teachingsciencein3d.com/science-notebooks/

Are you still using a traditional science notebook? Find out what science notebooks look like now in an NGSS classroom.

23/07/2022

NGSS Curriculum isn't one size fits all. Find out why on this episode.

https://teachingsciencein3d.com/ngss-curriculum/

Adopting a curriculum is a major hurdle to overcome in the shift to NGSS. However, after the adoption, you might start to notice that the curriculum isn't connecting with your students. We have found that it's nearly impossible to create and NGSS Curriculum that is one size fits all. Read below to f...

23/07/2022

Are you struggling to make your science curriculum work for you? We have a step-by-step plan. Check out this week's episode recap for more info. https://teachingsciencein3d.com/3d-science-curriculum/

22/07/2022

Starting with the CCCs is an easy way to start making your curriculum more 3D. Here are a few ideas. https://teachingsciencein3d.com/crosscutting-concept-examples/

Now that you've taught the CCCs, you're ready for the next step. Here are 5 Crosscutting Concept Examples for your classroom.

21/07/2022

Are you guilty of being a spoiler in your science class?

We know you would NEVER do it intentionally. However, if you don't know where the storyline is headed you may accidentally include spoilers in your lessons. When teachers complain that a curriculum is repetitive, this is sometimes the culprit.

Do you have questions? Post them below.

19/07/2022

What is your first step when updating your NGSS curriculum? Grab your sticky notes and map the entire unit out. It's almost impossible to assess the holes in the storyline if you don't have a good picture of what the storyline actually is.

Check out Erin's post about mapping your storyline. https://sadlerscience.com/how-i-create-cohesive-storylines/

18/07/2022

Your district adopted a science curriculum. You hoped it would be well aligned with the NGSS. But, after reviewing it, you realized it wasn't built for 3D learning. You aren't alone. This week we answer this question from Kim in California. The name of the publisher she mention has been removed because we believe the problems she is discussing are not unique to this particular publisher....

https://teachingsciencein3d.com/3d-science-curriculum/

Your district adopted a science curriculum. You hoped it would be well aligned with the NGSS. But, after reviewing it, you realized it wasn't built for 3D learning. You aren't alone. This week we answer this question from Kim in...

18/07/2022

Are you interested in getting more support from Nicole? Check out her FREE course, Bringing Wonder Back. https://iexplorescience.com/wonder/

Get a grip on three-dimensional teaching and the Next Generation Science Standards in a free, on-demand workshop series - Bring Wonder Back: Intro To The NGSS

17/07/2022

Nicole was know as the "station expert" at her old school. Learn how she structured her stations to make sure they were a success.

Nicole was known as the "station expert" at her old school. Learn how she structured her stations to make sure they were a success.

Used effectively, science stations can increase student engagement and responsibility, encouraging learners to become active participants in the classroom.

15/07/2022

Notice and Wonder activities are great to use with Science Stations. Learn more about these activities here: https://sadlerscience.com/notice-and-wonder/

Use the notice and wonder strategy to introduce phenomena in your NGSS aligned class in order to encourage student driven learning.

14/07/2022

This week, Nicole talked a LOT about the 5E model. Do you have questions about the 5E model? Drop them in the comments below, or check out Episode 8, How to Really Use the 5E Model.

https://teachingsciencein3d.com/s1-e8-how-to-really-use-the-5e-model/

13/07/2022

If you've struggled with classroom management, part of the problem might be that you are spending too much time at the front of the classroom. Science stations are a great solution to this problem.

This week, we show you how to create student-centered stations in your classroom.

https://teachingsciencein3d.com/science-stations/

12/07/2022

Traditional classrooms put teachers as tellers front and center. But, transitioning to the Next Generation Science Standards and a more student-driven approach to science instruction moves the work of students to the main stage. Incorporating science stations is one way to create a classroom that values and emphasizes active learning. Also, it shifts ownership and responsibility for student work where it belongs: to your students!...

https://teachingsciencein3d.com/science-stations/

Traditional classrooms put teachers as tellers front and center. But, transitioning to the Next Generation Science Standards and a more student-driven approach to science instruction moves the work of students to the main stage. Incorporating science stations is one way to create a classroom that va...

09/07/2022

Need some ideas for using the practice of argumentation in your classroom? Check out this post. https://sadlerscience.com/engaging-in-an-argument-from-evidence/

Improve the practice of engaging in an argument from evidence using these 5 tips and tricks in your science classroom.

08/07/2022

Do you want your students to improve their ability to make scientific arguments? Check out this episode to learn how! https://teachingsciencein3d.com/scaffold-science-arguments/