TweetIs this real? — Mike Mangiaracina The other day, I decided to do something different with my second-grade science classes. Kids love myths and I love doing read-alouds, so I......

TweetThe Day That Science Won — Mike Mangiaracina The first day of school is usually a day of small moments. Teachers work hard to manage each transition, knowing that an......

Tweet Wilbur Wright was once asked what his favorite moment was in the invention of the airplane. He responded that his favorite part was not the flying, but lying in......

TweetA few weeks ago, I had the most amazing conversation with a group of 4th graders. We were revisiting a list of classroom behaviors we made together at the beginning......

TweetWith this post, we’re delighted to kick off a new feature to our blog. Each month, Mike Mangiaracina – an elementary-school science teacher – will reflect on the many connections that can......