Do you teach simple machines? They can be so much fun to discuss and explore. They are awesome to create simple...
Looking to plan a comprehensive cells unit for your middle school class? Get all the worksheets, presentations, quizzes and tests you need in PDF format!
Research says that the middle school years are critical to developing a student's interest in science. Come see what middle school science should look like.
I’ve rounded up some of the best science movies for middle school here on my site Tina’s Dynamic Homeschool Plus.
An exciting aspect of the sixth grade Waldorf curriculum is a new area of study: Geology! Of course, students have been studying the earth since the beginning of their academic journeys: agriculture in third grade, gardening class, and more! This block is sometimes given the title “Mineralogy,” w
Whether you are in remote learning or in the classroom, you can spice up learning by incorporating science songs into your classroom. If you are distance teaching, I love the idea of starting the Google Meet or Zoom session by playing one of these songs to get your students motivated and engaged for science class. ... Read more
Student engagement on the first day of school is more important than you think. Upper elementary and middle school students need to be hooked into loving being back to school o instill curiosity and an interest in science. Including hands-on activities does not have to be costly or time-consuming. Providing fun learning experiences is most ... Read more
Looking for some fun tides activities for your middle school science classroom? I got you!
Getting ready for the first day of the new school year? Here are 11 first day of science class activities for your middle school class!
Simple Steps for Using Science CER Writing as an Assessment for upper elementary and middle school science students
Looking for a new way to teach science to your middle school kiddos? Check out these 13 project-based learning ideas for middle school science the entire family will love doing together. You can also make project based learning lesson plans for each one with these suggested extension activities included!
This Slingshot Rocket STEM Activity will have your students measuring angles and using a protractor.
The immune system is such an important body system to teach your students. I love teaching the immune system lesson and other body systems!
Too many classroom icebreakers require students to take big social risks with people they barely know. Or they don't really help students get to know each other. Or they are just plain cheesy.
Complete lesson plans for a middle school science classroom plate tectonics unit Including NGSS aligned phenomena and hands on activities.
Incorporate these 5 "must-do" lab activities in your middle and high school Physical Science classes to increase motivation and improve test scores.
Science curriculum doesn't have to be expensive. A good portion of what we've used for science over the years has been free resources!
Interactive notebooks are useful in any subject area. In my science classroom, students used them for all of their Do Nows, all of their ...
Your students will love this sink or float science experiment! You can use everyday items from around the classroom for this experiment!
o, you’re looking for examples of balanced and unbalanced forces lessons and activities for your classroom. I'm here to help!
Your class syllabus does not have to be boring! It can be interesting & informative. Grab a free, editable printable AND DIGITAL syllabus.
Teaching states of matter in kindergarten can be a tricky! Here are some resources to help students gain a solid understanding of the topic!
Do you teach science? Today, on the blog, I'm sharing ideas and inspiration for decorating your science classroom.
This is a list of the most fun and simple middle school science fair project ideas your kids will love. Easy Science experiments for kids!
Engage learners in grade 4, 5, 6 or 7 in learning about Newton's laws of motion and force through hands on demonstrations and laboratory activities meant to encompass all learning styles.
Problem Based Learning Activities are open ended challenges for students to solve a problem demonstrating mastery of skills or content.
Are you looking for a fun back to school activity for your middle school science class? This is the perfect activity for the first day of science class. You can use this as a way to teach your students transitions and rotations. I love using the final picture to decorate the classroom with student work! Download includes a PDF file with the following: - Teacher's directions and example - Bulletin Board Title - Student Bunting Banner to complete - 8 task cards with directions for the banner - Google Slides™ slideshow of the task cards Other products you might like: - Math Reference Bulletin Board (with hexagons!) - Math Hanging Calendars for Middle School - Math Affirmation Bulletin Board Are you using one of my products? Post one on Instagram and tag me @countonkupe so I can share! If you would like to see my products in action, check out my website COUNT ON KUPE. Questions? Email me at [email protected] ** How to get TPT credit to use on future purchases ** Go to your My Purchases page. Beside each purchase, you will see a “Provide Feedback” button. Click it and give a rating and leave a comment! You will have credits to use on future purchases. ** Be the first to hear about my new products and discounts! ** Click HERE to become a follower. You will then see my updates! Let me know what you think! Happy Teaching!
Looking for an exciting science experiments for 7th graders and beyond?? This list of 15 science experiments will catch your attention and will make you...
If you are like me, you have gone down the rabbit hole of searching for resources, ideas, and strategies to bring the science of reading and structured literacy into the classroom. Your eyes are glazed over and you have some great ideas... but just don't know where (or how) to start. Here are some simple tips that can help you get going on your science of reading journey in your classroom of older students. Tip #5 is my favourite!
A great science introduction that introduces your students to science and its processes and helps you gain important insight into your students.
Product Description Included is four booklets: reflections, rotations, translations, and dilations. Each booklet has information about the transformation, includes rules, a practice problem, and a sequence of transformations. There are many ways that students can construct their booklets. They can glue them into their interactive notebooks, use as 4 handheld booklets, or staple together to create one booklet.
Botany Homeschool Curriculum Review of Botany in 8 Lessons Grades 4-8. I'm having a guest review a botany homeschool curriculum. I have more tips on my how to homeschool middle school page.
Illustrate data! Use the shape of a line graph as inspiration for kids’ art. I first came across the of idea of illustrating data, or using a line graph as the inspiration for an artwork, when an awesome barrier reef line graph artwork by Jill Pelto popped up on my Facebook feed. Not only is …
Interactive notebooks are useful in any subject area. In my science classroom, students used them for all of their Do Nows, all of their ...
Five activities to use to get to know your grade 4, 5, 6, and 7 science students on the first days of school. These back to school activities will allow students to be creative through hands-on activities, writing, or sharing about their personal lives through art to foster personal relationships.
10 inexpensive rewards to use in your middle school class.
Try something new to introduce the policies, procedures, and expectations for your middle school science class this year! This is a doodle notes style syllabus that your students will love! I have tried different syllabus styles through the years and this one has been the most effective for getting and keeping my students’ attention while I discuss my expectations and rules. Included in this syllabus are sections for: -school name, course, teacher name, school year -goals for the course -supply list -teacher contact information -class website address or Google Classroom join code -curriculum overview -grading policy -absence policy -beginning of class procedure -rules and consequences -honesty policy -a note about good character -student signature The text in this document is what I write on my syllabus, but you can edit the text of this resource as needed! Due to clip art licensing agreements, the doodles are not editable… but I hope that by editing the text boxes, you’ll be able to meet your needs! There are two versions of page 1 and there is a completely editable page with the same doodle border where you can add in your own text boxes and doodles! *** There is also a Google Slides Digital Version of this resource INCLUDED! You will get a link to Make a Copy of the digital version. There are both colored and black and white digital versions included, also with all editable text! Planning for a great start to the school year? You may also be interested in these resources: Back to School Bundle Science Class Newsletter Templates Brown Bag Biography Getting to Know You Activity Google Slides Bellwork/Do Now Boards Science Gab Lab First Week Stations Activity Google Classroom Science Quote Headers Periodic Partners Appointment Clock Thanks for looking! Sunrise Science
Many upper elementary science teachers start the year teaching their students about science process skills and scientific practices like: working safely in the lab using science tools asking questions planning and carrying out investigations analyzing and interpreting data constructing explanations with claims, evidence, and reasoning Here are some resources and ideas that can help make ... Read more
Reading in Science One of the challenges I had in my middle school science classes was to find engaging reading passages for my students. I would spend my
