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How understanding the teenage brain can help you teach claim evidence reasoning

Middle school presents unique challenges as students grapple with higher-level thinking skills. As classrooms adapt to meet evolving educational needs, it's clear that many students struggle with tasks requiring advanced cognitive abilities. Understanding why some students struggle with analyzing ... READ the POST

8 Cool Scientific Method Experiments for Middle Schoolers to Try

It’s back to school time, and that means it's time to reintroduce students to key science skills like the scientific method.  There are some simple and engaging scientific method experiments you can have your students do where they practice the key steps of the scientific method process.The ... READ the POST

Engage Middle School Students with these Four Claim Evidence Reasoning Mystery Activities

Claim evidence reasoning scientific explanations are difficult for many students. One way you can introduce this form of writing and have fun in the process is through mysteries.  Students love trying to solve things, so why not use that love to introduce them to writing their claim evidence ... READ the POST

3 Engaging First day of school activities for middle school science

As the school year approaches, many middle school students are dreading the thought of returning to the same old routine of lectures, homework, and tests. But science class doesn't have to be a bore! These first day of school activities for middle school science are designed to get students engaged, ... READ the POST