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Teaching Tips

“Good things” – Creating a Positive Classroom Climate

“…and your kids are ok with this?” … the response I got from my students after sharing a “good thing”. At the beginning of each of my classes, I open …

Teaching Tips

Overwhelmed? Teach Smarter, Work Less

One sunny Saturday afternoon my wife and kids were outside enjoying one of the last warm days of fall. Guess where I was. I was sitting in my classroom with …

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My name is Josh Willoughby. I’ve been teaching science for more than 20 years, including physical science, chemistry, and physics. I created Science Demo Guy to share the hands-on activities, STEM challenges, and classroom resources I’ve developed to make science engaging for students and practical for teachers.

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