Are you using word walls in your science classroom? If not, chances are, you're missing out on an excellent learning opportunity for your students. Years ago, I had a principal who required all teachers have a word wall in their classroom. I wasn't sure the value it would provide. I can ... Read More about Science Word Walls: A Must-Have in Your Classroom
12 Science Classroom Must-Haves to Survive the School Year
Learn how to make your year easier with this list of science classroom must-haves! Science teachers, are you already planning for next year? Whether you're a brand new science teacher, or a veteran, we all know it’s the small things in life that can make your day go a little ... Read More about 12 Science Classroom Must-Haves to Survive the School Year
8 End of the Year Science Activities for Middle School You Don’t Want to Miss
Your students are going to love these end of the year science activities! The end of the school year is the perfect time to engage students in hands-on activities that not only reinforce what they learned this year, but leave them with a sense of wonder and curiosity. I love all of the ... Read More about 8 End of the Year Science Activities for Middle School You Don’t Want to Miss
The Ultimate Guide to Teaching the Elements of the Periodic Table
Are you looking for some hands-on, engaging activities for teaching the elements of the periodic table? With the right activities, you can make learning about the elements fun and interactive for your students. This guide has everything you need to create exciting and memorable lessons about ... Read More about The Ultimate Guide to Teaching the Elements of the Periodic Table
4 Phases of the Moon Worksheets and Activities Students Love
Are you looking for a phases of the moon worksheet that's will help your upper elementary and middle school students better understand lunar phases? I've been using these phases of the moon worksheets and activities with my sixth grade students for years to help them understand the relationship ... Read More about 4 Phases of the Moon Worksheets and Activities Students Love
March Mammal Madness the Easy Way!
Have you heard of March Mammal Madness? March Mammal Madness was all the rage in my 6th grade classroom last year! It was an amazing experience to watch students get excited about something new and different. I loved listening to students debate the merits of which animal would win a battle, ... Read More about March Mammal Madness the Easy Way!
5 Benefits of Switching to Digital Science Fair Boards
If your school is considering making the transition to digital science fair boards, read on to learn about the many benefits this provides to middle and high school students. My world was turned upside down this year when our district decided to use digital science fair boards in place of the ... Read More about 5 Benefits of Switching to Digital Science Fair Boards
8 Earth’s Atmosphere Activities for Middle School
Are you looking for some fresh ideas for teaching about Earth's atmosphere? These Earth's atmosphere activities are designed to provide visual, hands-on opportunities to teach and reinforce the importance of Earth's atmosphere in the science classroom. 1. EARTH'S ATMOPHERE SCALE MODEL Help ... Read More about 8 Earth’s Atmosphere Activities for Middle School
9 Awesome Holiday Gifts for Science Lovers
Holiday shopping doesn't have to be stressful! These unique gifts for science lovers are sure to be a hit with friends and family! Check out this list of specially selected gifts for science lovers! Happy shopping! 1. Apollo 11 LEGO Set LEGOS aren't just for kids! This 1,000 ... Read More about 9 Awesome Holiday Gifts for Science Lovers
9 Epic Science Gifts for Kids
Holiday shopping can be fun and educational with these top-rated science gifts for kids! This gift guide was so much fun to put together, plus my shopping is complete! I hope these science-inspired gifts for kids will result in hours of iwonder for the kids in your life! 1. ... Read More about 9 Epic Science Gifts for Kids
6 Simple Ideas for a Running a Successful Science Lab
What does a successful science lab experience look like to you? Yes, yes, yes, and yes! If the above sounds like a DREAM to you, I'm here to tell you that an organized, successful science lab experience for students is not out of reach! You can spend hours designing the perfect lab ... Read More about 6 Simple Ideas for a Running a Successful Science Lab
5 Middle School Science Novels You Don’t Want to Miss
One of my favorite ways to bring science curriculum to life is using novels in the science classroom! Science novels in the middle school classroom are a great way to help students see science in the real world, extend and enrich the curriculum, and build a love of reading! These middle ... Read More about 5 Middle School Science Novels You Don’t Want to Miss
6 Physical and Chemical Weathering Activities for Students
Are you looking for easy, inexpensive, and quick physical and chemical weathering activities for your classroom? Take a look at a few of my favorite activities to model the actions of physical and chemical weathering in the classroom using everyday supplies. Check out my 6 favorite physical and ... Read More about 6 Physical and Chemical Weathering Activities for Students
Instant Engagement Activities for Teaching Properties of Water
Properties of water activities are always a hit in the classroom! Learning about water is ridiculously fascinating and SO MUCH FUN to teach! I love when students ask what was "added to the water" to make it do these things! 🤣 What makes teaching properties of water so ... Read More about Instant Engagement Activities for Teaching Properties of Water
5 Engaging Formation of the Solar System Activities
If you teach about the formation of the solar system, you probably know that finding age-appropriate activities can be a huge challenge! Teaching the solar system’s formation (or nebular theory) can seem really intimidating to sixth-grade teachers! That’s why I’ve put together these five activities ... Read More about 5 Engaging Formation of the Solar System Activities
Science Activities for Virtual Snow Days
Virtual snow day activities don't have to be complicated to plan! Keep reading for three easy, engaging activities for your students! There is nothing I love more than a snow day! The six a.m. phone call brings an element of surprise and a day of unexpected fun. As a ... Read More about Science Activities for Virtual Snow Days
5 Time-Saving Strategies for Grading Science Labs
Everyone knows a science teacher who spends who spends nights and weekends grading science labs. Maybe this is you.... Providing meaningful feedback in a timely manner is essential to student learning. Unfortunately, grading can become a burden that prevents us from enjoying time with ... Read More about 5 Time-Saving Strategies for Grading Science Labs
8 Awesome Science Gift Ideas for Science Lovers
This post "8 Science Gift Ideas for Science Lovers" may contain affiliate links and I may earn a small commission when you click on the links at no additional cost to you. Here comes Amazon....Here comes Amazon...Right down Amazon Lane....🎵 I love to purchase gifts for friends and family. But ... Read More about 8 Awesome Science Gift Ideas for Science Lovers
5 Easy Tips to Make a Graph in Science
Do your students stress out when it's time to make a graph in science? Even though our students learn to create graphs in elementary school, so many students still tend to struggle when it's time for graphing. Here are a few of the problems I see most often when students are graphing in ... Read More about 5 Easy Tips to Make a Graph in Science
Dry Ice for Science Experiments – Everything You Need to Know
Using dry ice for science experiments is one way to WOW your students! It makes a show-stopping Halloween science activity, an amazing introduction to the phenomena of sublimation, and takes observations of matter to a whole new level! Each year, I set up dry ice sublimation stations ... Read More about Dry Ice for Science Experiments – Everything You Need to Know