Often, the first days of school are referred to as the honeymoon period. Generally, students are on their best behavior. They are quieter and more reserved than at any other point in the school year. But, this period doesn't last long. In science, it's important to take advantage of this back-to-school period to set the tone for the year. 

Other Episodes to Listen to:

• 10: How to Teach for Student Discovery
• 19: How to Teach Science Vocabulary
• 36: Letting Go of the Scientific Method

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• Teaching Science in 3D on Instagram & Facebook
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• Explore phenomenon-based, discovery-centered learning with iExploreScience.
• Get Erin's back-to-school freebie here.