If you're a science teacher heading back to school, this back to school checklist is everything you need to go from nervous to confident on the first day! Science teachers, it’s back to school time! Let’s play a game of this or that! Exciting or stressful? Organized or chaotic? Cool ... Read More about The Back to School Checklist for Science Teachers
My Favorite Science Novels for Middle School
This post "Science Novels for Middle School" contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission when you click on the links at no additional cost to you. This may surprise you, but middle school students LOVE listening to books read out loud!! Reading has always been one of my favorite ... Read More about My Favorite Science Novels for Middle School
No-Prep End of the School Year Activities Students Love
It's almost the end of the school year! Raise your hand if you're ready to wrap things up and head off for summer vacation! Me too! While I love my students, I always look forward to a relaxing summer to recharge and spend time with my family! If you're a veteran teacher, you know how ... Read More about No-Prep End of the School Year Activities Students Love
Are You Using These 5 Review Games for Tests?
Most students dread tests, but they love review games for tests! End of the year testing can be stressful for kids (AND ADULTS!). Review games have a way of easing the stress and anxiety of an upcoming test! They help students feel more prepared and ... Read More about Are You Using These 5 Review Games for Tests?
5 Engaging Video Clips to Introduce Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning
Have you ever asked your students to explain what they learned in a lab activity or after reading an informational text and gotten a one word answer? Even worse, maybe a shoulder shrug? I’ve been there! Teaching writing is a daunting task no matter what subject you are ... Read More about 5 Engaging Video Clips to Introduce Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning
