A few years ago, I asked my students a question I thought would have a challenging answer: "Why do we have seasons?" Without hesitation, several hands shot into the air and I was reminded of something I now expect every year: students walk into an Earth-Moon-Sun unit feeling like experts. And honestly, I get it. They've watched a lunar eclipse on the news, heard adults talk about tides, ... Read More about 13 Classroom Tested Tips for Teaching the Earth Moon Sun System in Middle School
CER in Middle School Science: A Simple Guide to Teaching Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning
If you've ever graded a lab and thought, "My students got the right answer, but they can't explain why it's right..." you're definitely not alone. One of the biggest challenges of teaching CER in middle school science is helping students move beyond simply stating an answer and into actually explaining their thinking. Students often understand what happened during an investigation, but putting ... Read More about CER in Middle School Science: A Simple Guide to Teaching Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning
What I Actually Teach During the First Week of Science Class (And Why It Makes the Rest of the Year Easier)
Every August, I see middle school science teachers asking the same question... "How quickly should I start teaching curriculum?" I understand the temptation. After all, there are standards to cover, pacing guides to follow, and a seemingly endless list of topics to teach. But, I think we're asking the wrong question. At the beginning of each school year, instead of worrying about how quickly I ... Read More about What I Actually Teach During the First Week of Science Class (And Why It Makes the Rest of the Year Easier)
Hall Pass Ideas for Middle School That Make Life Easier for Teachers
Every teacher has experienced this, right? You're explaining an important concept when a student raises their hand and says, "Can I go to the bathroom?" Before that student even reaches the door, another needs the nurse. Someone else forgot their Chromebook in another classroom. And another student wants to stop by the media center. Suddenly, you're directing hallway traffic instead of ... Read More about Hall Pass Ideas for Middle School That Make Life Easier for Teachers
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