by Megan Browne | May 15, 2020 | NGSS, SEPs
The past few weeks I have been diving into the Science & Engineering Practices and how to use them in a Kindergarten classroom. Today is no different, so let’s dive into using Mathematics in science as well as computational thinking! If you’ve just...
by Megan Browne | May 7, 2020 | NGSS, SEPs
There are four main components to a lesson that you should use to begin planning an investigation in Kindergarten. This can be used as a guide to prepare for this exciting task! I promise your students are going to love any lesson that you put in front of them when...
by Megan Browne | Apr 24, 2020 | NGSS, SEPs
Diving into science instruction using the NGSS was extremely overwhelming. I was so focused on the content that I never paid attention to the cross cutting concepts or the science & engineering practices. After this post, you’ll be using SEPs in Kindergarten...
by Megan Browne | Apr 17, 2020 | FREEBIES!, NGSS, ORGANIZATION, STEM
Let’s talk systems. I’m a sucker for lists. They help me think and process what I’m trying to do. I’ve made one for the Kindergarten standards to help you organize the NGSS for your classroom! Since switching grades & subject matter,...
by Megan Browne | Apr 2, 2020 | ORGANIZATION, STEM
A Makerspace is a place to create, build, dream, and wonder for our scientists. They get a chance to make something with materials that you have provided. I’ll never forget the smiles and ooh’s/aah’s when I unveiled our new addition to our classroom....