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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

Help Students Conquer Writing Claim Evidence Reasoning Paragraphs in Biology- CER example

Are your biology 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 ... READ the POST

Breaking Down the CER: Helping Students Master Claim Evidence Reasoning in Science

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 ... READ the POST

5 Essential New Teacher Tips for a Great School Year From a Veteran Teacher

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 to ... READ the POST