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Get your students excited about science and math! Are your lessons falling on unengaged ears? Maybe it's time to mix things up! John Almarode and Ann Miller provide numerous strategies and a model for developing engaging science and math lessons and units that captivate students, activate prior knowledge, and invigorate student interest by making lessons rigorous and relevant. Based on the latest brain research, this book includes: -Content-specific lessons plans and strategies for middle and secondary school teachers -Useful forms and supplements for each strategy -Examples across all areas of middle and high school math and science, including physics, algebra, and chemistry -Lesson plan templates to get you started

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This book offers real strategies to activate and invigorate learning in real students in real science and math classrooms. --Loukea N. Kovanis-Wilson, Chemistry Instructor

This book links a wealth of best practices in lesson design to the latest research on how the brain learns new information. It is a must for all educators involved in building effective lessons. -- Edward C. Nolan, PreK-12 Content Specialist, Mathematics This book provides a different perspective on how learning takes place. The authors provide unique insights into some of the obstacles to student learning in science and mathematics. The authors' strategies should provide classroom teachers with new tools and a fresh perspective on designing enhanced learning experiences for their students. -- Patricia Waller, Educational Consultant and Retired Science Educator The success of this book lies in the fact that this is a practitioner's voice, simple, concrete and easy to follow. The engaging lesson framework provides easy access to other practitioners on 'how.' -- Rosalind LaRocque, Professional Development Coordinator This book is a must-read for teachers of math or science who want to increase student achievement and create meaningful learning experiences! -- Melissa Miller, Middle School Science Instructor This book offers real strategies to activate and invigorate learning in real students in real science and math classrooms. -- Loukea N. Kovanis-Wilson, Chemistry Instructor

Author Information

John Almarode is a professor of education at James Madison University. He was awarded the inaugural Sarah Miller Luck Endowed Professorship in 2015 and received an Outstanding Faculty Award from the State Council for Higher Education in Virginia in 2021. John started as a mathematics and science teacher in Augusta County, Virginia. John has written multiple books, book chapters, papers, and reports. His collaborative work with colleagues on what works best in teaching and learning includes How Tutoring Works, Visible Learning in Early Childhood, and How Learning Works, all with Corwin Press. Ann M. Miller has had the privilege of working as an educator and staff developer for many years.  She is currently the Coordinator of Elementary Instruction and Professional development K-12 for Waynesboro Public Schools.   Ann began her career teaching Special Education for Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES in Cayuga County, New York.  She focused her efforts on emotionally disturbed students before making a successful transition to the position of Instructional Specialist.  Ann became a member of an elite team of staff development leaders where her enthusiasm, knowledge and approachable style helped to develop strong productive learning communities within nine different school divisions.  Her extensive knowledge about teaching, student engagement and how children learn has provided a strong instructional foundation needed to design, facilitate and implement relevant and meaningful learning opportunities for a wide range of audiences.  Ann truly loves her career but she would be the first to tell you how truly blessed she is to have a loving and supportive husband, three caring children, and four terrific grandchildren.  Everyone should be so lucky

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