Extra Credit Ideas for Middle School Teachers

“What can I do for extra credit?!” I’m pretty sure there isn’t a middle or high school teacher that hasn’t heard these exact words coming from a student’s mouth. Students are HUGE fans of the concept, and honestly, who can blame them? Another way to boost their grades? Most students will leap at the opportunity (especially […]
Vocabulary Practice for Middle School Science

vocabulary practice for middle school science
Back to School Resources Every Middle School Science Teacher Needs

It’s that time of year again. The new school year is just around the corner and teachers everywhere are heading back into the school building with boxes of classroom supplies and a list of last minute classroom “to-do’s.” When it comes to back to school resources every middle school teacher needs, everyone has their own […]
Great Books for New (or Returning) Teachers

great books every teacher should read
Tips for New Middle School Teachers

Tips for new middle school teachers
Filler Lesson Ideas

lesson ideas when can’t start a new unit
Tips for Prepping Middle Schoolers for State Testing

tips for prepping middle school students for standardized tests
Thermal Energy Projects for Middle School Science

Thermal energy projects for middle school science
Middle School Science Supplies You Didn’t Think About

Let’s talk middle school science supplies! Believe it or not, many school administrators are already beginning to ask teachers to provide a wish list for next school year’s supply order. (Can you believe it?!) If your principal hasn’t reached out yet, be assured, it’s probably coming soon. If you’re anything like me, there are middle […]
Best Science News Sites for Middle School Students

Best science news sites for middle school students
Lesson Ideas for Teaching middle Schoolers About Force

Lesson ideas for teaching middle school students about force
Top Resources for Teaching Middle School Earth Science

Resources (labs, models, demonstrations, activities) for teaching middle school earth science.
Tips for Using Bell Ringers in Your Science Class

Tips for using bell ringers in your science classroom
11 Tips for New Science Teachers (From Other Careers)

Tips for new science teachers transitioning from other careers
Last Day of School Science Activities

Last day of school science activities