Getting middle school students to talk about science can feel like pulling teeth some days. You ask a question and suddenly everyone’s fascinated by their shoelaces. Or maybe you get the same two hands in the air every time while the rest of the class stays silent. But here’s the thing, your students do have ideas. The trick isn’t forcing participation or cold-calling (which usually ... Read More about 5 Ways to Encourage Student Talk in Science (Without the Awkward Silence)
Make Energy Click with Simple Forms of Energy Activities
Energy is one of those topics that middle schoolers think they already get. They’ll tell you they “have no energy” on a Monday morning or that they’re “full of energy” after lunch, but once we start talking about kinetic vs. potential or chemical vs. thermal, things get a little fuzzy. And honestly, I don’t blame them. There’s a lot of vocabulary and abstract ideas packed into this unit. That’s ... Read More about Make Energy Click with Simple Forms of Energy Activities
Stop Just Taking Notes! Reflection and Other Interactive Science Notebook Uses
If you teach middle school science, chances are you already use interactive notebooks in your classroom. They’re lifesavers for keeping students organized and providing a built-in-reference tool throughout the year. But if you’re only using your interactive science notebooks for notes, you’re missing out on one of the most valuable interactive science notebook uses.What if your interactive science ... Read More about Stop Just Taking Notes! Reflection and Other Interactive Science Notebook Uses
Thermal Energy Activities Your Middle Schoolers Will Actually Love
Does your Heat Unit actually bring the heat? Sometimes it doesn’t…even though that’s literally the name of the unit! Thermal energy and heat transfer might seem a bit cool at first, but with the right approach, it can light up your classroom. Once you are able to tie heat transfer and thermal energy to everyday moments, the lightbulbs go off. Like, why does your spoon get hot when you stir a ... Read More about Thermal Energy Activities Your Middle Schoolers Will Actually Love
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