Really nasty flu this year, not to mention noro virus and COVID. And the sun sets so early and it’s been cold and you might want a day just to relax. Everyone needs a day off now and then. But it’s so HARD to plan for an absence, and SO HARD to come up withContinue reading “Easy sub plans”
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Darwin Day in Middle School Science
Happy Darwin Day! Darwin Day is an annual celebration that honors the life and scientific contributions of Charles Darwin, the renowned naturalist best known for his groundbreaking work on the theory of evolution through natural selection. Held on February 12, Darwin’s birthday, this day serves as a global tribute to the profound impact his ideasContinue reading “Darwin Day in Middle School Science”
Building Resilience in the Classroom: A Teacher’s Guide to Grit
Grit—the perseverance and passion to achieve long-term goals—is a critical skill that helps students succeed, both in school and in life. But if you’ve been teaching for a while, you may have noticed that students today seem to give up more easily when things get tough. Building resilience in the classroom might be the ultimateContinue reading “Building Resilience in the Classroom: A Teacher’s Guide to Grit”
Freebies for Earth Science Teachers!
Teaching is hard, even with all of the materials provided to you. Even the best text book or canned curriculum needs filling out – bellringers, review activities, practice worksheets, assessments, cloze notes. In hindsight, I wish I had spent those Saturday mornings when I was a new(er) teacher with my kids, watching cartoons or playingContinue reading “Freebies for Earth Science Teachers!”
Differentiation in middle school science
In my middle school classes, I have a range of abilities from 4th grade through 11th. On top of that, I have fast workers and slow workers – some students are done with an assignment in 5 minutes and others are done in 55. My middle schoolers also have a wide range of interests –Continue reading “Differentiation in middle school science”
New Winter Themed resources for Middle School Science
Welcome to winter! Whether you’re (like me) already on your third snowfall of the season or (like our southern friends) finally breaking out the sweaters, the hygge lifestyle takes over all of us this time of year. Some ways to bring the cozy into your classroom include updating your classroom decor – I added aContinue reading “New Winter Themed resources for Middle School Science”
Teaching the Science Behind Changing Seasons
Giuliana was a bright seventh grader when we met. She loved science and was curious about everything. I remember wishing her a Happy Solstice early on a December morning and she made a comment about how it was going to get warmer now. I agreed, but added, “Of course it’s going to get colder firstContinue reading “Teaching the Science Behind Changing Seasons”
Black Friday Cyber Monday Sale
From November 25-December 2, 2024 only, EVERY purchase at the JustAddH2OSchool store will receive a coupon good for $3 in free merchandise! How to get your free merchandise: Shop at https://justaddh2oschool.com/shop/ any time between November 25 and December 2 and make any purchase. After you checkout, open your email and get the code forContinue reading “Black Friday Cyber Monday Sale”
New Thanksgiving Science Resources for Middle School
At JustAddH2O, we’re thankful for YOU and so we celebrate every November tradition is here! Get ready for our Thankful for YOU Thanksgiving sale! All Thanksgiving resources are on sale for 25% off from October 31st to November 30th, 2024!
Balancing Equations with Poker Chips
The challenge of balancing equations If you’ve ever found yourself struggling to convey the concept of balancing chemical equations to your students, you’re not alone. Balancing equations is a fundamental skill in chemistry, but it can be a challenging one for middle school students to grasp. Enter poker chips—a simple, colorful, and effective tool thatContinue reading “Balancing Equations with Poker Chips”