Valentine’s Day is a great time to engage your middle school science students! Here are four ways to celebrate the holiday: Chemistry of Love Middle schoolers will be absolutely riveted studying the chemistry behind emotions and love. Discuss neurotransmitters, hormones, and the science of attraction. Include ways that animals attract mates and you’ve got themContinue reading “Engaging Middle School Minds with Valentine’s Day Science”
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Black History Month: Celebrating Contributions of African-American Scientists
February is set aside every year as a time to celebrate Black History Month, and science class shouldn’t be left out of the fun! Celebrating Black History Month serves to acknowledge, honor, and highlight the significant contributions and achievements of African Americans throughout history. In addition to giving students an opportunity to recognize the achievementsContinue reading “Black History Month: Celebrating Contributions of African-American Scientists”
2 freebies for middle school teachers
As we head into the second half of the school year filled with excitement and challenges, I’m excited by the connections we’ve made with each other! When you email me letting me know how you’re using my resources or with suggestions for blog topics, I feel like maybe teaching isn’t so isolating after all! TheContinue reading “2 freebies for middle school teachers”
3 freebies for middle school teachers
You’re going to want to share this post with your favorite math and LAL/reading teachers who will thank you for giving them access to these 3 fantastic freebies for middle school teachers! This is an adorable worksheet that gives students practice with division but combines it with a fun puzzle.Continue reading “3 freebies for middle school teachers”
2 Free Science Resources for Middle School Teachers
Middle school science teachers have a lot on their plates. There’s never enough time. Not only do we have to create content that addresses the standards and helps students understand a huge volume of material, we also have to make it engaging for students. Don’t forget we also have to modify the activities we doContinue reading “2 Free Science Resources for Middle School Teachers”
Meteorite Resources for Middle School
Of all of the topics I teach in my 7th and 8th grade science classes, my favorite has to be space. I think it’s the kids’ favorite too. They love learning about the cosmos and are especially fascinated with meteorites. In today’s blog post, let’s talk about a universe of engaging materials, interactive lessons, andContinue reading “Meteorite Resources for Middle School”
Holiday Science
As the holiday season approaches, science teachers often find themselves facing a unique challenge – how to maintain students’ focus and enthusiasm amidst the distractions of festive cheer. The allure of twinkling lights, the anticipation of winter break, and the general excitement that comes with the holiday spirit can make it challenging to keep youngContinue reading “Holiday Science”
Scavenger Hunts for Middle School Science
What is a scavenger hunt? A scavenger hunt is an activity in which participants are given a list of items to find, tasks to complete, or clues to solve within a specific area or set of boundaries. The goal of the scavenger hunt is for participants to locate and collect the items, complete the tasks,Continue reading “Scavenger Hunts for Middle School Science”
7 Ways to Deliver Content in Science Class
There are as many ways to deliver content in science class as there are teachers, I’m sure, and I’ve tried them all. When you’re delivering content in middle school science, you have to balance efficiency with engagement and retention. Often, I find that delivering content in engaging ways takes more time but delivers higher retention.Continue reading “7 Ways to Deliver Content in Science Class”
Interactive Notebooks in Middle School Science
What are Interactive Notebooks? Interactive notebooks (INBs) are essentially a hybrid between a notebook and a scrapbook. Students use them to take notes, draw diagrams, create graphs, and paste in photos or other visuals to help them better understand the material. INBs are fantastic tools for teaching and learning in the classroom. They allow studentsContinue reading “Interactive Notebooks in Middle School Science”