Help your students master analyzing graphs and diagrams and writing claim evidence reasoning scientific explanations with these free practice problems
Are your physics students struggling with writing scientific explanations using the claim evidence reasoning format? These seven simple steps will help break down the CER and guide students through answering questions using the claim evidence reasoning format. Follow along as I take you through the process using a chemical reaction
Are your students struggling with writing scientific explanations using the claim evidence reasoning format? These seven simple steps will help break down a CER and guide students through answering questions using the claim evidence reasoning format. Claim evidence reasoning is a way for students to give a scientific explanation to
Being a new teacher can be overwhelming. During your first few years, you are trying to figure out your teaching style and working on your classroom management while also trying to figure out how to teach all of the standards while building relationships with your students. Here are some tips
Summer is finally here. While many people think that teachers have the whole summer off to do nothing and be lazy, we know otherwise. Many teachers spend their entire summer break prepping and planning for the next school year. While it is good to spend some time planning and preparing
As you get ready to close out the school year, there are some simple steps that you can do that will make the beginning of the next school year run more smoothly and leave you feeling calm and confident. Below are some simple tips for you that will help you
Are you wondering how best to prepare your students for their state science test? If your state has adopted the NGSS for the standards or a version of them, then the state test will most likely test students’ ability to use their science skills rather than memorize science facts. If
We all know the importance of writing scientific explanations through CER (Claim Evidence Reasoning). However, this can be difficult, and my students often get confused between the evidence and reasoning part. They will write many reasonings to support their claims but leave out the evidence part, or they will have
Reading expository text is different than reading a novel. It is more complex, more challenging, and not as exciting. Many students struggle with reading the information and comprehending it. Having them mark the text can be a simple yet effective strategy to help with science reading comprehension. Three simple steps
My favorite quarter is the third quarter which is all about physics. I love teaching about motion, force, and energy. One of my favorite forces to teach about is friction. I like to have multiple friction activities for my students and then challenge them to answer the questions, Is friction
As teachers, we are natural planners. We like to have a plan for everything. We want to know what we will be teaching and how we will be teaching it so that we know what materials we will need and so that class runs more smoothly. However, sometimes things come
The 5E Model lesson design is one of many lesson designs teachers can use to help students become 21st-century learners. With the 5E model, students explore the topic and gather information before explaining it to them. Incorporating technology into this lesson model can enhance the student experience and better prepare
As the weather cools and Halloween candy takes center stage, it is the perfect time to mix things up with hands-on fall science activities. These engaging lessons, from pumpkin STEM activities and monster genetics to slime activities and dry ice experiments, are designed to excite and challenge your middle school
Help guide your students understand how to write CER paragraphs with these sample practice problems
