Dewey Does It

I have had the privilege of teaching middle school science for my entire career, starting with 7th and 8th grade and now focusing entirely on 8th grade.

Beginning my career with the old California State Standards, I initially taught knowledge-based curriculum. Then, working at an IB school and with the NGSS curriculum I began using a more project-based approach. Eventually I combined the two styles together, realizing that students cannot engage with depth-based, open-ended research projects without core knowledge. My assignments involve interdisciplinary themes, combining my personal love of reading and writing with science curriculum. Since my background (and degree) are in history, I try to involve as much cultural information in my science assignments. This helps provide a different perspective while also activating students' prior knowledge.

BA History CSU Chico MA History CSU Chico History and Science Credentials CSU Sacramento

I live in the Sierra Nevada foothills. I enjoy creating a small homestead, hiking, baking, cooking, reading, and hanging with my wife and daughter.