It’s the dreaded question, “What did I miss while I was out?” For years, I was guilty of simply excusing assignments because I couldn’t keep up with the missing and absent work. But, I realized there were valuable assignments students were missing out on (or that they really needed to complete, like exams). After a while, I found a system to organize student absent work that wasn’t overwhelming or ... Read More about How to Organize Student Absent Work and Missing Assignments
5 Ways You Can Use Agenda Slides in the Science Classroom
Daily agenda slides are designed to give your students a quick easy to understand overview of what they can expect in your class each day. Here are 5 reasons you should use daily agenda slides in your middle school science classroom. 1. Agenda Slides help Establish Classroom Routines When your students walk into the classroom, they want to know what to expect. Before I started using agenda ... Read More about 5 Ways You Can Use Agenda Slides in the Science Classroom
Why You Should Use Choice Boards in the Middle School Science Classroom
What are Choice Boards?Choice boards are typically laid out in a 3x3 grid much like a tic-tac-toe board. With a choice board, students can choose a set number of assignments to complete. Depending on your goals, allow your students to complete 1 assignment on the choice board or create a pattern like tic-tac-toe.Choice Boards Give Students AutonomyStudents, especially middle school students like ... Read More about Why You Should Use Choice Boards in the Middle School Science Classroom
5 Ways To Use Science Warm-Ups in Your Classroom
Getting middle school students settled and focused can be challenging. But the first few moments of the class can set the tone for the entire class period. Using quick and engaging warm-up activities is a great way to get your students focused and ready for the lesson ahead. Here are 5 ways to use science warm-ups in the middle school classroom. Warm-ups help with Classroom ManagementOne of the ... Read More about 5 Ways To Use Science Warm-Ups in Your Classroom
