New Posts: Math and Science

Check out the Science page for NEWLY posted information on an Invention Convention- and links to resources and sites which will provide you with information and lessons on INQUIRY and teaching students to question and wonder about the world around them! The Math page has links and a Slideshow on Algebra resources- Don’t miss out Read More…

Banyan Creek second graders learn more while enjoying their education

September 29, 2008 Banyan Creek second-graders learn more while enjoying their education > Posted by DAve DiPino at 4:01 PM  At Banyan Creek Elementary School, Susanna Livingston teaches a class of gifted second-graders and has found an innovative way to motivate her students.“First, and foremost, I prepare my students to be the world’s future scientists, Read More…

Science and Inquiry- Hands-on Lessons…

When I was a student, science wasn’t my favorite topic. Actually I HATED it!! It was boring, complicated, and I thought it was something I wasn’t really good at!! Mostly, it was a subject that was lectured by my teachers and then, guess what?? We got a worksheet to fill out!! I retained nothing of Read More…