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Can AI Really Help Teachers? My Experience with AI-Generated Classroom Designs
Can AI Really Help Teachers? My Experience with AI-Generated Classroom Designs
As we dive deeper into the school year, I’ve been exploring the potential of AI-generated classroom designs to transform how I approach lesson planning and creative projects. From interactive science lessons on volcanic eruptions and climate change to collaborative activities like coloring pages, AI has offered some surprising solutions. In this blog, I’ll share my personal experience using AI tools in the classroom—what worked, what didn’t, and how you can use AI to lighten your workload while keeping your lessons engaging and innovative!
Metacognition in Middle School - Theory and Application
metacognition in middle school, theory and application
How Volcanic Eruptions Cause Climate Change
Volcanic eruptions have caused global cooling.
Kepler's Third Law of Planetary Motion for Science Teachers
Discover effective methods for teaching Kepler's Third Law of Planetary Motion. Enhance your science curriculum with engaging activities and insightful discussions on celestial dynamics.
Kepler’s Law of Planetary Motion in Models and Engineering Practices
Keplers Third Law of Planetary Motion
How To Improve Learning with Fidget Toys and Autism File Folders
There are many cool fidget toys that work perfectly with our Autism file folders. These file folders show kids safe and unsafe situations, this can be stressful so use the fidgets with these file folders.
Exploring Washington State History: The Importance of Executive Cabinet Positions
Washington State Executive Cabinet positions, DEI and redefining accountability.
From Birdman to Bootleggers: Notable Inmates of McNeil Island
Washington State History, prohibition.
Washington State History Unit | Teaching 7th Graders about Prison
Washington State History, State Prison lesson. This is a lesson about the prison system in the state of washington, as a social studies lesson.
Master Class! How to Use Exit tickets in Middle School
Explore this guide for thought-provoking exit ticket questions. Exit tickets are a powerful formative assessment tool that can enhance student engagement, reinforce concepts, and promote self-reflection. These questions allow you to gauge student understanding effectively
Ensuring Safety for Autistic Children: Water Safety and Drowning File Folders
Boys with autism have an average life expectancy of 36 years because they wander, and drown in ponds. These file folders teach autistic kids how to recognize a dangerous situation.
How Not To Make Art Projects That Look Like Rodents Pooping Babies
In 3rd-grade lesson, students explore the extinct marsupial lion, Thylacoleo carnifex. They read informational texts to learn about its habitat, physical features, and behaviors. Using this information, they complete writing prompts about where the marsupial lion lived, its retractable claws and premolars, and its hunting skills. This activity helps students improve reading comprehension and writing while discovering how this apex predator thrived in ancient Australia. The lesson ends with students sharing their work, bringing the marsupial lion’s world to life in the classroom.
Creating the Marsupial Lion Interactive Art Craft
Marsupial Lion Art Project for kids. Ideal for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade. Thylacoleo Carnifex is an extict animal, and Australian apex predator. It had pointed front teeth, a pouch to carry its baby, a thick tail, and strong body.
Are middle schoolers capable of higher level thinking?
Middle school can learn philosophy! The Little Prince was written by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry and is a great introduction to philosophy and critical thinking for middle school kids.
Collaborative Back To School Posters and Reflection Activities
La Rentrée: French Back-to-School Collaborative Posters are ready for August. These French posters are available in two sizes, and they all reflect on Le Petit Prince.
Indigenous People of South America
Collaborative Coloring Pages and Indigenous People of South America, many new coloring pages available.
The Transformative Power of File Folders in Special Education
I am remaking my schools file folders. Come and see the great work.
Zombies Don’t Eat Veggies Emergency Sub Plan
This is a great lesson plan for first graders! Zombies don’t eat veggies.
Latest Ways To Celebrate Women's History Month In Science
Women’s History month curriculum is all about women of the Manhattan project.
How to Teach the Puget Sound War in Washington State History Class
Washington State History, Puget Sound War, Leschi and Quiemuth.