Unless you live under a rock, you’ve heard teachers shouting from the rooftops that students are struggling to read. According to recent statistics from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), only 35% of fourth-grade students in the United States are proficient in reading, with the percentage dropping to a mere 34% for eighth-grade students. This concerning trend highlights the ... Read More about How to Incorporate Literacy in Science Class
Transform your Direct Instruction in Science to Boost Engagement
Direct instruction in science is not dead. I’m sure you’ve heard that it is, but trust me, it’s not. The traditional method of just standing there and teaching while a group of 28 middle school students stare blankly at you for 45 minutes is dead, but not the idea as a whole. Listen, I am all for student-centered learning. Stations, projects, labs, you name it. Sometimes, though, direct ... Read More about Transform your Direct Instruction in Science to Boost Engagement
St. Patrick’s Day Middle School Science Activities
A holiday is a great excuse to mix things up in your classroom. It’s a great way to take an exciting lesson or topic more interesting for your students because holidays always feel like a special day. St Patrick’s Day is no exception. There are tons of fun ways to add a little bit of festivity to your old science curriculum with these St. Patrick’s Day middle school science activities while still ... Read More about St. Patrick’s Day Middle School Science Activities
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