Teaching the Judicial Branch in Twelfth Grade Government
A parent once asked me, “Why do judges get to hold their seats for life instead of being voted out like everyone else?” It is a fair question, and it is the exact type of inquiry that keeps students engaged during twelfth grade government. Most of our... read more
Strategic Digital Media in High School English Presentations
We have all seen it in the classroom. A student stands up for a speech, clicks to a slide, and puts up a wall of text that repeats exactly what they are saying. The visual does not add anything. It is just decoration. If you want to move your ninth graders past the... read more
Analyzing Author’s Purpose in High School English 9
When we ask students to look at a scientific text, they often settle for a surface-level summary. In high school English 9 classes, we need to push them past the facts to understand the mechanics behind the writing. The Analyzing Author’s Purpose in Scientific... read more
Teaching High School Science with Forecasting California’s Climate Future
I know we often feel like we are just scratching the surface when it comes to climate science. We have limited time and a massive amount of data to cover. When you are planning for your high school science students, you want them to stop guessing and start... read more