20 Tips For Doing Your End of Year Science Classroom Inventory Are you overwhelmed by the task of the end of year science classroom inventory that is hanging over your head before summer break? No matter how tempted you are to just lock the door of the science classroom and “deal with it in August”,…
50 Fun End of Year Science Activities for Middle School Are you looking for meaningful, end of year science activities for your middle school students? I put together 50 end of year science activities such as STEM, critical thinking CER, worthwhile research activities, environmental exploration, crafty ideas and just messy fun projects! I have done…
Are you teaching chemistry to middle school students and you need help with the scope and sequence? How do you introduce chemistry to prepare the students for understanding more complex concepts later? This is introductory unit involves teaching chemistry to middle school students so that they completely understand the basics of atomic structure, analyzing molecules…
How to Teach Punnett Squares and Genetics Using Aliens! Do you want to teach Punnett squares and genetics(MS-LS3-2) and need fun and engaging activities? This is the sequence of activities, that I use to teach Punnett squares, that keeps the students engaged and comprehending the concepts. They love learning about how they got their own…
How To Create STEM Electrical Circuit Games Are you looking for a STEM electricity project that solidifies student’s knowledge of series and parallel circuits? Have your students design and create electrical circuit arcade games that they can let younger students come in and play! It is amazing to watch students design and build projects from…
Animal Courtship Behavior Activities for Valentine’s Day Are you looking for a meaningful activity to do with your science class for Valentine’s Day? Why not discuss animal courtship and how well it reflects human behavior? During this activity I focus on six main animal behaviors. I use my courtship matching cards and courtship reading passage…
How to Interpret Distance-Time and Speed-Time Graphs Do your students need practice interpreting distance-time graphs and speed-time graphs as part of your motion and forces unit? By the time your students finish this activity called Interpreting Distance-Time Graphs and Speed-Time Graphs Unit, they will have a good understanding how to read the slope on a…
Teach Science with Dollar Store Classroom Supplies! Are you teaching science with a very limited budget for your classroom supplies? Do you want to do lab activities but are afraid to use up all of your funds? I always hit Dollar Stores first for classroom supplies! You may never need to order anything else. Here…
13 Ways Using Photography Helps You Teach Science How can you increase comprehension and retention in science class? A picture is worth a thousand words! Students are already immersed in a world of photographs and quick videos. It is literally how they communicate now. Why not speak their language? There are many ways to utilize photography in…
How to Make Food Webs Interactive and Fun! Are you looking for more engaging ways to teach the important concepts of food chains and webs? Do you want dynamic activities that you can refer back to over and over again? Here are some super fun activities that involve every student in a memorable, exciting way!…
