3 Paradoxes

Differentiation TechniqueFind The Controversy

Read The Overview: Find The Controversy in Any Topic

By leveraging a point of contention, we can get students interested in just about any topic. Yes, even boring old spelling has controversy we can exploit!

Exploring Morality Behind Actions

No one can deny that our gifted students have great power. They may be intellectual powerhouses, grasping concepts years ahead of peers. They may be emotionally sensitive, becoming aware of issues such as mortality at an early age. They may be leaders of people, showing leadership qualities from the very beginning. How do we teach them to use this power?

Tickling Curiosity

Let's look at a way to encourage and scaffold curiosity in our classes using a "Book of Unanswered Questions." Begin by sharing intriguing objects or images and asking your own questions. Give kids a chance to find answers to their questions. Then encourage students to bring in their own intriguing conversation starters. Finally, move students towards curriculum based questions.

3 More Paradoxes

Last month’s paradox post was very popular, so here’s another. These are a blast to share with kids. Use them to help students think through a complex problem, finding all possibilities. Work on the ability to articulate thinking. And, naturally, have them find and create their own.

3 Paradoxes

Help my students remember these confusing terms!

No Street Names In Japan?

Multiple Perspectives: Right And Wrong At The Same Time?

Tickling Curiosity

Paradox: Does Majority Rule?

Three Videos With Mind-Blowing Optical Illusions

3 More Paradoxes

A Clock Math Project?

Differentiation TechniqueFind The Controversy

Read The Overview: Find The Controversy in Any Topic

Specific Examples of “Find The Controversy”

3 Paradoxes

Exploring Morality Behind Actions

Help my students remember these confusing terms!

No Street Names In Japan?

Multiple Perspectives: Right And Wrong At The Same Time?

Tickling Curiosity

Paradox: Does Majority Rule?

Three Videos With Mind-Blowing Optical Illusions

3 More Paradoxes

A Clock Math Project?