Help your students master analyzing graphs and diagrams and writing claim evidence reasoning scientific explanations with these free practice problems
Have you ever considered the potential of dollar store items for teaching engaging simple chemistry activities? These affordable and accessible materials can transform an ordinary classroom into a dynamic science lab. Here’s a guide to simple chemistry experiments you can easily set up, providing students with hands-on learning experiences demonstrating real-world
I have found that my students struggle to write clear claims, evidence to support their claims that includes data from graphs or tables, and reasoning sentences that explain how the evidence supports the claim. This is why I have decided to scaffold how I teach my students how to properly
The engineering design process is an important part of science and STEM education. It helps students think like scientists and develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. One way to teach it is by having the students design a bridge that can withstand the tremors of an earthquake, structured around the
One way to help students understand the steps of the scientific method is through using science stations. I like to use the blended learning science rotation model that offers three different stations; group station, online station, and a teacher-led station. Teaching the Steps of the Scientific Method Step 1: Setting
Back to School Science Excitement in Middle School As the first week of school approaches, I am filled with mixed emotions. This summer seemed to fly by, and although I am eager to meet my new students, I am not eager for summer to end. This year, to jumpstart my
An essential ingredient of having a great school year is having an effective classroom management strategy. Whether you are a new teacher just starting out or have been in the classroom for 30 years. Classroom management is something that should always be a work in progress. Having an effective classroom
Teachers, are you curious about the flipped classroom model and whether it’s the right fit for you? If you’re considering whether the flipped classroom model is right for you, you’re in the right place. In this post, we’ll address key questions about its definition, benefits, drawbacks, real-world applications, and implementation
As the school year draws to a close, us middle school science teachers, or any teacher for that matter, have a great opportunity to set ourselves up for success in the upcoming academic year. By completing essential end-of-year tasks, we can make our life easier when we return to the
Can you feel the excitement in the air? As the school year winds down, your students are eagerly anticipating the summer break ahead. But with a month left to go and state testing out of the way, how do you keep their minds engaged and their enthusiasm for learning alive?
Can you smell summer? Your students can. It has been a long year, and by now, their brains are full and tired from learning. But you still have a month to go. With state testing done, how do you keep them engaged? Here are ten fun physical science activities you
Are you teaching MS-ES1-1: the Earth-Sun-Moon relationship, including lunar phases and tides? We have some fun activities for doing this while incorporating creative ways to highlight Earth Day in the classroom. Understanding the Earth-Sun-Moon system is fundamental in middle school science education, but by expanding to include lunar phases and
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 data, problem-solving, and making critical decisions—essential components of the claim evidence
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