I don’t know about you, but my middle schoolers can be a tough bunch to keep still. While a hands-on activity at their desk will suffice sometimes, I have found that getting them up and moving can make a huge difference! When I’m looking for a quick and easy way to get students moving, I always create a gallery walk activity. What is a Gallery Walk Activity? A gallery walk is when students walk ... Read More about How to Prepare a Gallery Walk Activity with Task Cards
What To Do When Students Fail A Test
We’ve all been there. You’re sitting at your desk after school, grading papers and you notice one failing grade after another. As you finish grading, you notice so many students failed the test. So, what do you do when your students fail a test? First of all, don’t panic! It’s one day and one test and it happens. Regardless of what you do next, know that this doesn’t make you a bad teacher. Look ... Read More about What To Do When Students Fail A Test
3 Reasons to Use Science Task Cards in Middle School
Task cards are nothing new, but they are a classroom resource that has stuck - and for good reasons! It’s common to see teachers use task cards in math and reading, but there is a place I love to use them the most: science! Science task cards have many possibilities, and they make teaching, reviewing, and prepping simple. If you’re feeling a bit skeptical about the power of science task ... Read More about 3 Reasons to Use Science Task Cards in Middle School
Teaching Heat Transfer in Middle School
I am a huge fan of science units where I can visually show my students the content in action. It makes for some exciting lab and class periods! Teaching heat transfer is no exception. Typically when teaching about heat transfer, the biggest issue is vocabulary. Students struggle with the difference between conduction, convection, and radiation. I want to share three tips for teaching heat ... Read More about Teaching Heat Transfer in Middle School
