Category Archives: In the Classroom

The article’s title “Lab or Lecture” doesn’t really describe the main focus here. What’s disconcerting is that students in one school get fast, packed doses of science, which can’t be good no matter what the end goal is. More regular, consistant … Continue reading →

Wakulla County High science teacher Ann Kennedy was selected by the district’s superintendent for a unique training opportunity made possible by a $25,000 grant from Progress Energy. The timing of this training is critically important because, in 2006-2007, student FCAT … Continue reading →

Here is a list of majors high school freshman can pick from starting next year. Interesting list. Aviation Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic? Obviously, this full list of 440 approved majors is not available everywhere across the state to all students. … Continue reading →

High school biology teacher Amye O’Steen has a great background from which to draw to help her teaching. She was a lab technician for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and now in addition to Biology courses she teaches about … Continue reading →

Dr. Free-Ride has an interesting couple of posts up about elementary school science education. In one post she talks about what looks like a shortage of any decent science in the elementary school level. In the other post she asks … Continue reading →

I like the Orlando Sentinel’s teacher spotlight feature. It gives our teachers that little bit of motivating recognition in the community. Middle school science teacher Jeremy Blinn is the most recent honoree. Reason for teaching: Since was a kid, I … Continue reading →

A report released today shows that students in the big cities aren’t learning science when compared with national averages. Ten urban school districts volunteered to take the tests and have their scores compared to public school students nationwide for the … Continue reading →