Activity

Density and measuring
Density and Measuring
// Tuesday, September 5, 2017 • Chad Husting
"What are we doing to help kids achieve?"
molecular model kit
Balancing Equations with Molecular Models
// Monday, July 25, 2016 • mamorgan@me.com
This year I received a Hach Grant to purchase new molecular model sets for my classroom. I have been using the same old Sargent Welch model kits made of wood for many years.
Gluging in Class
Making Measurement Meaningful or Why to Avoid Saying "Sig Figs" in Class.
// Sunday, September 7, 2014 • E Posthuma
Every year when the day came to discuss the rules for significant figures in measurements with my classes I would write the rules on the board, we’d work through a couple examples, and I’d try to find a way to explain why we needed to use them when reporting measurements.  This has never been my favorite topic to teach, mostly because I had a difficult time helping students see why these rules for measurement and reporting uncertainty were important.
Text: Build a Boat, Hope it Floats
Build a Boat (and a classroom culture)
// Friday, July 25, 2014 • E Posthuma
The start of a new school year is fast approaching and as we begin to plan for our first days back with students I thought I’d share one of my favorite first day activities. Editor Notes: