In the first episode of this "Start Small" series, Nicole shares three ideas to consider implementing this fall that will engage your students in three-dimensional learning in a way that builds skill through consistency and practice -- all without eating up huge chunks of class time OR creating a sense of overwhelm for you or your students.

1) Notice and Wonder Warm Up -- with ideas for extensions that deepen learning and connect to your content!

Relevant Links

• iExploreScience Blog: Classroom Procedures (Science Starter)
• iExploreScience: Notice & Wonder Curiosity Kickstarter (Winter Theme)
• iExploreScience Notice & Wonder Intro Activity (TpT - Free!)

2) What's Going On In This Graph?

Relevant Links:

• NY Times
• iExploreScience Blog: 3 Ways To Incorporate Data & Data Analysis Strategy Guide

3) Crosscutting Concepts Interactive Bulletin Board

Relevant Links:

• Crazy Science Lady (Side Note: I hope she has found more value in the NGSS since writing this post, but either way, I love her idea!)

More Resources:

• 111 Rethink Your Classroom Management Plan Now
• Teaching Science in 3D on Instagram & Facebook

Are you looking for a quick, easy and FREE way to improve your lessons? Download Erin's 3D Lesson Planner. Then, all you have to do is write down what you are already doing in class. Then, she will send you instructions for EASY next steps. Click here to grab this FREE download.

You're invited to check out Bring Wonder Back, an on-demand video series designed to help you take your first steps to transforming your students into scientists with 3D teaching practices — what the NGSS is all

You're invited to check out Bring Wonder Back, an on-demand video series designed to help you take your first steps to transforming your students into scientists with 3D teaching practices — what the NGSS is all about! Access this video series at iexplorescience.com/wonder and get ready to bring wonder, engagement, and a love for learning back to your science class.

Are you looking for a quick, easy and FREE way to improve your lessons? Download Erin's 3D Lesson Planner. Then, all you have to do is write down what you are already doing in class. Then, she will send you instructions for EASY next steps. Click here to grab this FREE download.

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