Searching for something to do on the first day OTHER than go over the syllabus? Here’s a list of ideas provided by experienced middle school teachers!
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What it’s Like to Teach in the Middle East
Ever wondered what it would be like to teach in the Middle East? Check out these 9 major differences from an American expat.
NGSS Pretest
Use this NGSS Pretest for your middle school science class! Covers the NGSS Practices of Science and Engineering. Not grade specific
Forces and Motion Online Lab: Balanced and Unbalanced Forces
Allow your students to explore balanced and unbalanced forces, friction, speed, acceleration, and Newton’s Laws with this fun virtual lab!
STEM Challenge: Tower Building
A great activity for the first day of school or any day that you need a fun hands on pick me up. Have your students compete to see who can build the tallest tower with a supply of random materials. Traditionally, I always saw this activity done with spaghetti, tape, and marshmallows, but I’ve sinceContinue reading “STEM Challenge: Tower Building”