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 | Feb 22, 2020 | NGSS, STEM
If I had known last year what I know now, my Kindergarten classroom would have been set up completely different. Last year, I did “science”. We carried out fun activities related to the theme of the week; planted seeds during our flower week, hatched...
by Megan Browne | Jan 26, 2020 | NGSS, STEM
The Engineering Design Process (EDP) has changed everything about how I handle STEM activities in my classroom. When I went to school, we followed the Scientific Method; following specific directions to get 1 answer at the end of the experiment. The EDP works...
