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Asteroids - small(ish) metallic space rocks
Asteroids, often referred to as "minor planets" or "planetoids," are captivating celestial objects that orbit the Sun. These rocky...
Nov 24, 20234 min read


Grading harmful to learning
Image source link: https://baylorlariat.com/2013/09/05/editorial-new-grading-scale-bad-for-students-university/ In our shared journey of...
Nov 15, 20234 min read


Planetary Rings
Rings around planets have fascinated astronomers and space enthusiasts for centuries. These celestial features are not only visually...
Nov 7, 20233 min read


Bringing music into the mathematics classroom
Mathematics can be a tricky subject to teach, particularly as the level of mathematics gets increasingly difficult, maybe music can help...
Oct 30, 20235 min read


Our Star - The Sun
The Sun has been a constant presence for billions of creatures over billions of years, but while it may look like a constant; the Sun is...
Oct 26, 202313 min read


Classroom Science Literacy
Science literacy is so important… But what is it? According to the OECD (link here) ‘Scientific literacy is the capacity to use...
Oct 18, 20234 min read


Comets: Cosmic Snowballs
Comets are beautiful, shooting across the night sky and streaking out these glorious beautiful tails behind them into the cosmos, but...
Oct 10, 20233 min read


Differentiation - A teacher struggle of support
Differentiation is one of the key skills a teacher needs to function and support all their students, but it's both difficult to cultivate...
Oct 4, 20233 min read


Demystifying Algebra: Puzzles, Practice and Patience
Break down algebraic concepts with relatable examples and step-by-step explanations, making math more accessible and engaging. We know as...
Sep 26, 20233 min read


The Most Massive Stars: Elemental Engines of Our Universe
Huge, Massive, Mega, Gargantuan. These are the words that barely begin to describe the most massive stars in the universe. Let’s start...
Sep 21, 20235 min read


Authentic teaching - being yourself to be inspirational
Who was your best teacher? Who inspired you to become a teacher? While it is not the case for every teacher, most of us - I believe -...
Sep 13, 20233 min read


Starting lessons with a BANG: Bringing students into lessons
WHAT? I don’t know that… says the uncertain student with intrigue and interest in their face. The confusion of a student can be a...
Sep 6, 20233 min read


Teacher-life balance - students, social-life and selfcare
Burnout. It is a dirty word in education circles and not often readily acknowledged by management, rather stating that ‘the relevant...
Aug 29, 20233 min read


Time travel using black holes
Time travel, it exists. Awesome! Did you know that time travel already exists in our universe? If you are from an advanced enough...
Aug 23, 20233 min read


Teacher supporting AI: our new amazing artificial assistant
Is it better to be feared or respected?... I say, is it too much to ask for both?... The famous line from Iron Man began the MCU with a...
Aug 7, 20234 min read


Phenomenal planet profile - outer system gassy planets
This is a bit of a unique blog post set as I have included some of my ebook contexts to share all the incredible knowledge that I have...
Jul 31, 202310 min read


Phenomenal planet profile - inner system rocky planets
This is a bit of a unique blog post set as I have included some of my ebook contexts to share all the incredible knowledge that I have...
Jul 18, 20238 min read


Online simulations - Sensational Science Schooling
Science is one of the most enjoyable subjects to learn and to teach. The study of the physical world is best done in person and with the...
Jul 17, 20233 min read


School holidays a.k.a recovery time.
"Wow! You get so much time-off, you are so lucky." Says the non-teacher to the teacher. Of course, it is a bit challenging to explain to...
Jul 6, 20233 min read


Healthy teaching habits: move your students?
Schools, classes, sitting and learning are not conducive to healthy habits. Sitting for hours at a time and looking in the same direction...
Jun 22, 20233 min read
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