One of the best parts of teaching science is being able to talk about real-world issues. We can help our students see how the world is impacted by our actions (the good and the bad). In this specific unit, we dive into why coral reefs are important, as well as human impact on coral reefs and how plastic pollution affects them. This isn’t some scientific theory that is hard for students to grasp - ... Read More about Coral Reefs and Human Impact PBL for Middle School
How to Make Whole Group Google Slides Science Activities Engaging
Sometimes I hear educators pushing back against whole group instruction. Some people believe it doesn’t benefit our students, and it’s not engaging. But in my eyes, there is a time and a place for whole group instruction in the science classroom! You don’t have to put together elaborate labs or stations to have fun with science activities. During whole group instruction, I am a big fan of ... Read More about How to Make Whole Group Google Slides Science Activities Engaging
3 Ways to Review Forces and Motion in Middle School Science
Teaching forces and motion in middle school is a big unit to cover, with everything from Newton’s Laws, action reaction to the equation for average speed to contact and noncontact forces. It can easily feel jam-packed. My students tend to struggle with this vocabulary-heavy unit, which is why reviewing is a must. After years of teaching forces and motion, I’ve found a few review ... Read More about 3 Ways to Review Forces and Motion in Middle School Science
7 Review Games to Make Standardized Testing More Fun
Let’s face it: review season can get super boring! When there is a ton of content to get through, it can feel like you’re using the same review games and activities over and over again. But in order to keep our students engaged and excited to learn, you have to keep things fresh. That’s why I’m sharing my favorite review games and activities to make test prep season a bit more fun! *This post ... Read More about 7 Review Games to Make Standardized Testing More Fun
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