Science Assessments The Bixby Way
This time of year, end-of-year reports lead me to a careful examination of my own assessment practices. What have students learned, how do I know they learned it, and how…
Science Inside and Outside the Kindergarten Classroom
Nothing thrills a teacher more than hearing your kids get really excited about a project. Children absolutely love science! When children are engaged in science, there are no disruptions because…
What’s In An Owl Pellet?
Well we have been back in the swing of things for a month now after a happy new year. As we settle back into our rhythms, the rhythm of the…
A Progressive Approach To Learning The Human Body
Group Time at Bixby Preschool is a wonderful time when our students have a chance for in-depth learning with children their own age and in a smaller class size. The…
Inside Kathy’s Science Room
In the science room, 2nd through 5th graders began the year by brainstorming—not just about science, but about ways to create a classroom where everyone can…