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Welcome to Beakers and Ink! My name is Carrie and I am a middle school science teacher and former special education teacher. My passion is helping science teachers to provide their students with high quality, engaging resources. I want to save you time so that you can live your best life – both in and out of the classroom!

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Getting to know 100+ kids quickly is no easy task!

Getting to know 100+ kids quickly is no easy task!! Am I right???

One of my favorite activities to do in the beginning of the year is this time capsule activity.

It really gives me a look inside their world and a I get a few chuckles too!

Seriously though, it’s amazing to see how they view themselves. I learn who likes school, who they have close relationships with and how they like to spend their time outside of school.

When they are finished, I file the time capsules away until spring.

I fold the old answers and they have to promise not to peek! They are always amazed with how much they’ve changed over the year!

If you’re looking for an easy get to know you activity, DM me and I’ll send you the link!

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Save this post if you love gum and music in your c

Save this post if you love gum and music in your classroom!

The bubble gum lab is my favorite lab to kick off the school year!

We just finished scientific method and are investigating how chewing gum affects the mass of the gum.

While they’re chewing I play the bazooka bubblegum song from YouTube, and they love to dance!

Added bonus - it naturally leads to CER!

You can take advantage of the TpT sale today and grab this in my store!

Tag a friend who teaches the scientific method!

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One of the best things I've done this year to help

One of the best things I've done this year to help my classroom run more smoothly is label my tables!

I know, it sounds so simple, right?

I can easily tell students where to sit, which groups I want to share ideas or pick up supplies, and call tables to line up for lunch.

It's seriously been a game changer for the way my class runs!

This science-themed set of 36 numbers is 50% off for the next 48 hours in my TPT store.

I'll add the link in my bio, or you can DM me for the link if you're interested!

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🎉🎉🎉Cheers friends! We made it! 🎉🎉🎉

Tag a friend who survived the first 5 day work week since March 2021!

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We had a blast in class today #savingsam!

If you’re looking for a great team building activity that focuses on problem solving, this is it!

You can find all of the details in my newest blog post - 5 Team Building Activities Students Will Love!

Check out the post at www.beakersandink.com!

Share your favorite team building activity below!

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This pencil hack has been life-changing for me!

This pencil hack has been life-changing for me!

If you're tired of going through hundreds of pencils each year, try a pencil sign out board!

I've found the small clips from the Dollar Tree are the perfect size for grabbing the pencils, plus they're magnetic!

Students just sign their name and take a pencil. If they forget to return it, I know who to hunt down! 😂

You can find this sign in a variety of colors in my TPT store!

Tag a teacher who needs this hack!

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Year 22 is off to a great start! ❤️ Maisy lov

Year 22 is off to a great start! ❤️

Maisy loved 3rd grade and is so excited to go back tomorrow! I can only hope my students feel the same way!

Cheers to a great year for everyone!

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It's the last #sciencesundays sale of the summer!

It's the last #sciencesundays sale of the summer!

Say that 3 times fast!

Take 50% off of these best-selling products to help you get a jumpstart on your school year planning!

Just search #ScienceSundays on TPT to find these and other resources 50% off!

Tag a science teacher friend to help them save too!

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After 22 years in the classroom, l have to share t

After 22 years in the classroom, l have to share this!

It's no secret that building relationships with students is KEY to successful classroom management!

Team-building activities are a great way to start off the school year and build community within your class.

Read this new post for 5 ideas you can use in class tomorrow!
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https://beakersandink.com/team-building-activities-middle-school

DM me if you want me to share the direct link!

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Science teachers, you need to save this post!

I’ve seen so many accidents during science labs that could have been prevented with explicit teaching….

✔seemingly harmless horseplay resulting in broken glassware
✔middle school students eating glue on a dare
✔poking a metal rod into an outlet – zap!
✔mercury spill from a thermometer that never should have even existed in our building — leave it to an eighth-grader to find the ONLY ONE….. cue the hazmat team….

Needless to say, I am a huge fan of EXPLICITLY teaching lab safety!

If you're starting off your school year, take a look at this blog post "7 Stupid Simple Ideas to Teach Lab Safety."

You can find the post here:
https://beakersandink.com/6-stupid-simple-ideas-to-teach-science-lab-safety/

I'll also link it in my bio!

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