Brody Walker

Science and maths teacher | Science enthusiast living the dream of doing experiments for pay

[Discover Magazine @DiscoverMag]

This giant virus found in sewage is blurring the line between life and non-life: https://t.co/AjkenFCvKN @jj_marlow

[Brody Walker @BWlkrSci]

Playing with playdoh for maths education #matconf16

[Real Time History @realtime_hist]

This is the most intense one minute animation about World War 1 you are going to see today: https://t.co/Fp4f1luys4

[Brody Walker @BWlkrSci]

Welcome to physics being weird https://t.co/1wX1kjpP2E

[New Scientist @newscientist]

Because of Einstein's twin paradox, Scott Kelly is now ~10 milliseconds younger than his identical twin Mark

[Brody Walker @BWlkrSci]

This is always a fun activity for kids https://t.co/BpXfzFqvOa

[Brad Weinstein @WeinsteinEdu]

Survival of the fittest...which beak (tweezers, spoon, fork, or tongs) is best for getting food (beans)?

[Brad Weinstein @WeinsteinEdu]

Monster Genetic Activity...flipping a coin for each trait to see genetic variation, then drawing it.

[Brody Walker @BWlkrSci]

I'm in Hiroshima and checked out the A Bomb Dome. It was a confronting but useful experience that I hope to incorporate into my teaching

[Brody Walker @BWlkrSci]

Do other teachers find that they can't help launching into "teacher explanations" during their holidays?

[Brody Walker @BWlkrSci]

Now this would be the best Christmas gift ever https://t.co/DtBJYAvUeS

[TeacherGoals @teachergoals]

Dear Santa,
I want...

1. Longer prep period

2. A secretary.

3. Small class sizes

Sincerely,
Every Teacher

[Brody Walker @BWlkrSci]

That last one rings very true https://t.co/bplAq7bqHp

[TeachThought @TeachThought]

29 Crazy Examples Of What It's Like To Be A Modern Teacher https://t.co/TbbYfh5ORu

[Getting Smart @Getting_Smart]

On The Blog | The Growth of #Gamification: What it Means for #Schools and #Districts https://t.co/qgSFuOt7jb @beezee88 @onvia

[Brody Walker @BWlkrSci]

Using @CodeCombat to teach the basics of Python in ICT. Game based learning definitely adds to engagement and knowledge retention.

[Brody Walker @BWlkrSci]

@ritahickey6 @LLawlerODHS Here's an interesting few ideas I thought you might like https://t.co/OdAKNkqjTm

[TeachThought @TeachThought]

20 Apps For Writing On The iPad https://t.co/GrILbpCl6C

[Scott Kelly @StationCDRKelly]

#Paris as it appeared this morning from @Space_Station. #COP21 @UN #YearInSpace

[TeachThought @TeachThought]

This 46-gigapixel image is the biggest map of space ever made https://t.co/EqLaVybg4K

[Brody Walker @BWlkrSci]

This is so true, students need to be able to do independent work and push themselves for the higher marks https://t.co/dQj1HXM75c

[Brad Weinstein @WeinsteinEdu]

Getting an A by following directions enforces a "tell me what to do" mindset. It is easy & students play the game of school for grades.

[Brody Walker @BWlkrSci]

This is a very useful guide for anyone looking to start game based learning in their classroom https://t.co/LVA7TiT5eH

[MindShift @MindShiftKQED]

Using Games for Learning: Practical Steps to Get Started http://t.co/Ay0J7sze9x #edchat #edtech #gbl

[STEM Education @stemeducation]

Studies show kids have already decided if they like #STEM by grade 3. #Exploration Place introduces #kids early. http://t.co/8GTjhK3C4A

[Brody Walker @BWlkrSci]

@AlouWig Ha! I need to get that on a poster

[Brody Walker @BWlkrSci]

@dbatty1 @simoncrook It's good to see this kind of research appearing. Already getting ideas and intend to follow this further