Analyzing XS packaging project
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Use Backwards Lesson Planning to Create Science Labs

ByKaren Sinai

Use Backwards Lesson Planning to Create Science Labs Do you struggle with balancing time during labs and hands-on activities? Have you tried backwards lesson planning to create your science labs?   I have mentioned this method in several of my blog posts, but I thought it would be helpful to focus only on this method to…

Teaching a unit are newtons three laws of motion. Science by Sinai
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Teaching a Unit on Newton’s Laws of Motion

ByKaren Sinai

Teaching a Unit on Newton’s Laws of Motion Are you teaching a unit on Newton’s Laws of Motion as part of your MS- PS2–1 or MS- PS2–2? Are you struggling to come up with ideas to help students understand how the laws apply to their everyday life? My focus, during my two to three week unit…

12 ways to use sort cards in the science room- science by sinai
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12 Ways to Use Sort Cards in the Science Classroom

ByKaren Sinai

12 Ways to Use Sort Cards in the Science Classroom Do you need some ways to use sort cards in the science room to get the students engaged while learning concepts?  I used to believe that matching sort game cards were for the younger classes. Once I started using them with my middle school students,…

10 ways to assess students in the science classroom – science by Sinai
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10 Ways to Assess Students in the Science Classroom

ByKaren Sinai

10 Ways to Assess Students in the Science Classroom It’s not so easy to assess students in the science classroom since it is not as straightforward as other subjects. Students are actively working out of their seats, working on projects and following procedures. I am a strong believer in multiple ways to gather data on…

Mistakes I made as a new middle school science teacher – science by Sinai
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Mistakes I Made as a New Middle School Science Teacher

ByKaren Sinai

Mistakes I Made as a New Middle School Science Teacher If I could go back and correct the mistakes I made as a new middle school science teacher, I’m sure my 30+ year teaching journey would have been much smoother! I’m going to be transparent and tell you some of my biggest mistakes with the…