Why do we teach about women in science? March is women’s history month and March 8th is International Women’s Day. The purpose of both is to reflect and learn about the often overlooked contributions of women to American history. In my science class, I like to make March women in science history month in myContinue reading “Learning about Women in Science”
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Reading Weather Maps
Do you teach weather maps? Middle school students love learning about weather – it’s fun, practical, and easy for them if they get enough practice. An important skill is being able to read weather maps. My “Reading Weather Maps” resource is a printable or digital tool that many teachers have used to help their middleContinue reading “Reading Weather Maps”
Wordle for middle school science
Students come in all sizes and shapes. Some students understand concepts more easily, and some struggle a bit. Some finish assignments fast and some need remediation. I always have at least one or two enrichment activities on hand for my middle school science students to grab when they’re ahead of the pack. An activityContinue reading “Wordle for middle school science”
Color By Number for Middle School Science
Why enrichment? Students come in all sizes and shapes. Some students understand concepts more easily, and some struggle a bit. Some finish assignments fast and some need remediation. I always have at least one or two enrichment activities on hand for my middle school science students to grab when they’re ahead of the pack. IContinue reading “Color By Number for Middle School Science”
Teach and Touch the Future
When I was 7 or 8 years old, my sister and I were playing school in the backyard. We always played school, and I was always the teacher. I remember using marker to write “page 2” on the wall of the garage because that was the page I wanted my sister to read inContinue reading “Teach and Touch the Future”
Atomic Structure Magic Picture Reveal Worksheet
What are Magic Picture Reveal Worksheets? Any time you can make learning and reviewing vocabulary fun, do it! Magic Picture Reveal worksheets are digital vocabulary or practice worksheets created using conditional formatting on Google Sheets. As students correctly answer each question, a few pixels of a magic picture are revealed. Once they get all ofContinue reading “Atomic Structure Magic Picture Reveal Worksheet”
3 Ways to create Self-Checking Worksheets
Do you use self-checking worksheets? Our students love them, and we do too. Not only are they a huge time saver for the teacher, self-checking worksheets are also a great way for students to take some ownership of their own learning. Students can practice at their own pace, self-identify what they need to study, andContinue reading “3 Ways to create Self-Checking Worksheets”
Engaging Middle School Students in 2022
Students were out of the classroom for a long time. So have teachers. I’m finding that my students need a little more guidance and support this year compared to previous years. Tik Tok challenges, nonstop texting and taking selfies, super late video chats with their friends, constant connection to technology, and administrators who are allContinue reading “Engaging Middle School Students in 2022”
2 Things Teachers should do in 2022
One of the primary characteristics of a fantastic educator is self-reflection. Challenging yourself to do a better job next time is the hallmark of successful teaching, and, when you think about it, really any profession. Here are two things middle school science teachers should do in 2022 to have a better year: Build relationships WhyContinue reading “2 Things Teachers should do in 2022”
FREE! Digital self-checking worksheet
Learning the phases of the moon is tricky. Students get confused between waxing and waning, gibbous and crescent. This digital self-checking worksheet will help your middle school science students practice naming and identifying the phases of the moon. As each phase is correctly identified, part of an image is revealed. Once all phases are correct,Continue reading “FREE! Digital self-checking worksheet”