Middle school students love structure. Will they ever admit it? Absolutely not. However, after teaching middle school science for years, I can confidently say that students thrive when they know exactly what to expect. One of the best classroom management changes I ever made was consistently using middle school daily agenda slides. And honestly? I wish I had started sooner. When I first ... Read More about Why I Swear By Middle School Daily Agenda Slides
Classroom Procedures for Middle School Science That Saved My Sanity
Middle school science is one of the most fun subjects to teach...and also one of the easiest classes to lose control of if you don't have strong classroom procedures for middle school science in place. Think about it. We ask students to participate in labs, move through stations, collaborate with partners, use supplies, complete notebook activities, transition between tasks, and somehow ... Read More about Classroom Procedures for Middle School Science That Saved My Sanity
What I Wish I Knew as a First Year Middle School Science Teacher
Starting your first year teaching middle school science can feel equal parts exciting and overwhelming. You spend so much time thinking about lesson plans, classroom management, grading, parent communication, labs, supplies, and somehow trying to stay organized through all of it. If you’re a first year middle school science teacher, I want you to know something right away: you do not have to ... Read More about What I Wish I Knew as a First Year Middle School Science Teacher
How to Create Engaging Middle School Science Lessons Without Spending Hours Planning
Have you ever finished a lesson and thought, “Well…that definitely did NOT go the way I planned...” Your students were off-task. Participation was low. The energy in the room felt completely off. And no matter how many times you redirected students or tried to keep things moving, the lesson just felt…flat. If that’s been happening lately, you're not alone. One of the biggest ... Read More about How to Create Engaging Middle School Science Lessons Without Spending Hours Planning
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