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Kristen Cox

@kcoxscience

Passionate science educator

 Fuquay-Varina, NC
Joined December 2018
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Such an amazing day at @ncties! This was my favorite theme and the most people to attend our session in the last 4 years! #90s
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Rising 8th graders: Be sure to submit your applications by the deadline. Late applications will not be accepted or reviewed.
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Reading isn’t just comprehension—it’s connection. 🍎📖 This “peel the fruit” organizer helps students move from surface observations to deeper meaning, perspective, and theme. From what happened to why it matters. #CloseReading youtube.com/watch?v=HkvgDGC1…
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Combining geography with ocean currents 🦆
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Where does water go? Last week, Students explored this through hands on activities and inquiry activities.
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Why should you invest in helping your multilingual learners develop metacognitive and self-regulation skills? 🤔 And how do you go about it? Find out now on my blog: bit.ly/476Z71J #engchat #k12
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The Bad Ideas Cellphone Challenge, a fast-paced reverse-brainstorming activity where students dream up 100 intentionally terrible cellphone designs. @GetSchoolAI I love brainstorming with the @LunchLadyEDU youtube.com/watch?v=TURwYD8d…
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These sentence stems can help Ss offer sTAGgeringly brilliant feedback! VIa @PBLWorks:
Graphic contains sentence stems corresponding with the TAG critique protocol (tell something you liked, ask a question and give a suggestion).

ALT Graphic contains sentence stems corresponding with the TAG critique protocol (tell something you liked, ask a question and give a suggestion).

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Ready, set ... THROWDOWN! Here's how T @JillWebs adds a little excitement to her vocab lessons: (Inspired by educator Coach Stephans)
Template titled "Vocab Throwdown!" contains a vocab word ("Revolution") and space for two teams to respond to prompts such as "GIF Example of the Word" and "Image Example of the Word"

ALT Template titled "Vocab Throwdown!" contains a vocab word ("Revolution") and space for two teams to respond to prompts such as "GIF Example of the Word" and "Image Example of the Word"

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With the right guidance, reflection can be a positive and affirming experience for your Ss! Here's some of the language T teachertipsandtales (on Insta) uses to nudge them in that direction:
"Language that lifts: How did you grow your work today? Tell your partner what you like about your work. One thing I am proud of is ... We are going to ... so we can ... in order to ... Do you know you are doing a great job? Use names often."

ALT "Language that lifts: How did you grow your work today? Tell your partner what you like about your work. One thing I am proud of is ... We are going to ... so we can ... in order to ... Do you know you are doing a great job? Use names often."

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These transitions can help transform Ss' beliefs into compelling arguments! Check it out, via educator @jjkeigher:
Graphic contains a list of transition sentence stems, categorized by using the acronym "ACES."

ALT Graphic contains a list of transition sentence stems, categorized by using the acronym "ACES."

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Quote of the week:
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🌟 Engage your students in critical thinking with the ""Odd One Out"" activity! 🤔🔍 Let them explore, justify, and have fun with @kamiapp! 🎉✨ buff.ly/4cWYI2k
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🧭 When Ss follow their awesome map, there's no telling what amazing destinations they'll end up at! Via educator @mrswilliams21c:
"My Awesome Map" worksheet includes space for students to write about their strengths, passions and challenges.

ALT "My Awesome Map" worksheet includes space for students to write about their strengths, passions and challenges.

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Exploring how different beaks are built for survival! 🐦💪 #AdaptationInAction
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💡 Spark creativity in your classroom with the Sticky Note Shuffle: App-venture Game! 🎲 Students turn random words into imaginary apps: ✨ The Word → 💻 If This Were an App → 🚀 Premium Upgrade A fun way to build collaboration + quick thinking! youtube.com/watch?v=HOksin4c…
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In this approach, via T @TheLiteracyDive, Ss' noticing matters – but so does their wondering:
Double-entry journal page shows two columns of notes, labeled "From the text ... " and "From my mind ... "

ALT Double-entry journal page shows two columns of notes, labeled "From the text ... " and "From my mind ... "

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Staff meeting idea: Model this strategy for pushing student thinking, via leader @mrshowell24. Here, she models it for you: youtube.com/watch?v=YJi093IO…
A graphic organizer called "Because, But, So" which invites students to explain an idea, introduce a contrasting idea and show the results or consequences of an idea.

ALT A graphic organizer called "Because, But, So" which invites students to explain an idea, introduce a contrasting idea and show the results or consequences of an idea.

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Sometimes all a Ss' argument needs is the right transition to help it stick together! That's why educator @jjkeigher rounded up these sentence stems:
Graphic contains a list of transition sentence stems, categorized by using the acronym "ACES."

ALT Graphic contains a list of transition sentence stems, categorized by using the acronym "ACES."

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