It’s all about easy prep! Scavenger Hunts and Escape rooms that need only printing and handing out! Fascinating topics, nonfiction reading, a few math skills, and high engagement! perfect! These easy prep activities are fun and full of learning. My scavenger hunts involve reading and rereading. Students search for answers and race around to complete their tasks. My no-locks…
Here are some pictures from this week’s assembly, courtesy of the PTO!
“If we truly believe in student achievement, it will be evidenced in all that we say and do. When our students see that we believe in them, they will believe in themselves.” That’s the educational philosophy of India Wilson, principal of STEM Middle @ Baldwin Road Junior High School in the Reynoldsburg City Schools in central Ohio. Wilson is the 2023…
How do our kidneys influence our cardiovascular health? Published: The human body is a complex and interconnected system. In the Human Translational Nephrology Lab at the University of Iowa, USA, Dr Diana Jalal is investigating the links between the kidneys and the cardiovascular system. Patients with chronic kidney disease are at higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease, so Diana…
Image Source: https://www.oecd.org/publication/pisa-2022-results/ The recent PISA test scores for OECD countries reveal a concerning trend: a noticeable decline in mathematics and science performance among students. These subjects are pillars of modern education, underpinning critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary for the workforce of tomorrow. Reading, while seemingly stable, also requires renewed focus to ensure comprehensive literacy. In the wake…
Ingenious solutions for outwitting plant pests Published: Pests and pathogens can be the bane of plant producers’ lives. Fortunately, there are a range of inventive remedies out there. Dr Elizabeth Lamb, from Cornell University in the US, works closely with growers to find optimal pest control solutions depending on their specific situation, making the most of biological methods such…