Blog | The Teaching Astrophysicist

Aug 7, 20244 min read

Sparking Curiosity: Using Unusual and Innovative Science Topics to Engage Students

All about how unusual science topics can be an amazing hook to engage middle and high school students.

Jul 30, 20244 min read

Making Back-to-School Easier: Leveraging Teacher-Sourced Educational Materials

Back to school and teacher resources go hand in hand, but why not use those made by experienced educators anyway?!

Jul 26, 20242 min read

IB MYP Sciences: An Opening to Broad Science Learning

IB MYP Science open to innovative and unusual science education topics. A way to teach students through a different kind of educational lens

Jul 23, 20243 min read

The Surprising World of Hydrocarbons: Alkanes, Alkenes, and Alkynes

A primer on carbon chemistry in middle and high school. Great for chemistry teachers to help with teaching this topic.

Jul 16, 20244 min read

What I Wish I knew as a New Science Teacher...

A starter for new science teachers.

Jul 12, 20243 min read

Hot and Cold... The World of Endothermic and Exothermic Reactions: A Lead in for New Chemistry Teachers

A primer on endothermic and exothermic reactions. Great for new chemistry teachers.

Jul 9, 20242 min read

Understanding Autoimmune Diseases: A Primer for Educators

A brief primer on Autoimmune diseases and why it is a great topic to teach in class.

Jul 4, 20243 min read

Critical Science Education: The Carbon Cycle - A brief primer

A brief primer on the Carbon Cycle. Perfect for teachers bringing this science topic to their students.

Jun 17, 20241 min read

The Teaching Astrophysicist Catalogue

The Teaching Astrophysicist Teaching Resource Catalogue.

Jun 10, 20242 min read

Personal Life Skills - The Importance of Holistic Health Education in Middle and High Schools

A brief foray into why teaching students topics such as substance abuse, personal hygiene and nutrition is so important.

Jun 7, 20243 min read

Neutron Stars - Ex-Stellar Cores

A brief primer on neutron stars to support teachers with teaching this fantastic topic!

Jun 4, 20243 min read

Exploring Neurobiology: A Guide for Middle and High School Teachers

A brief primer on neurobiology also known as neuroscience to teach middle and high school science students. It could help biology teachers.

May 27, 20242 min read

Introducing Chemical 3D Printing: A Guide for Middle and High School Teachers

A primer for middle and high school teachers about chemical 3D printing.

May 23, 20243 min read

The Challenge of Detecting AI in Student Work: A Losing Game?

AI detection tools don't work well, but how can educators work with or around them.

May 16, 20243 min read

Glowing Butts, Bugs and Bioluminescence: The Fascinating World of Living Light Production

Bioluminescence, the natural wonder where living organisms produce and emit light, captivates anyone lucky enough to witness it. From the...

May 13, 20243 min read

What in the Water?!: A Guide for Middle and High School Classrooms About the Phenomenal Physical Properties of Water

All about the physics of water and the physical properties that make this matter unique and important. Perfect for middle and high school.

May 7, 20243 min read

Harnessing AI to Customize and Scaffold Science and Math Education for Middle and High School Students

This discussion is about AI (artificial intelligence) being used to differentiate and scaffold learning for middle and high school students.

May 3, 20242 min read

Stinking Ocean Islands: Understanding and Tackling Garbage Patches

Ocean garbage patches are a terrible consequence of human ingenuity. So let's learn a little about this topic.

Apr 29, 20243 min read

AI as a Pivot and Opportunity to Recognize Teachers

AI might be the moment that teachers can get the recognition and respect that they deserve.

Apr 23, 20243 min read

Animal Architects: How Wildlife Shapes Our World

While humans often consider themselves the planet's primary architects, the animal kingdom has been sculpting Earth's landscapes and...