I was terrified, to be very honest, when my district switched to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and I had to begin using phenomena-based instruction. If you look at the standards, ...

On a bright, sunny day, a group of first-graders eagerly begins a science investigation called “Shadow Town.” The teacher gathers them in a circle and asks, “What causes shadows?” It’s a good question ...

I have worked in many different states and in many different learning environments throughout my 19-year career as an educator. For the past 13 years I have been honored to teach at Agora Cyber ...