Top Resources for Teaching Middle School Earth Science
Resources (labs, models, demonstrations, activities) for teaching middle school earth science.
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Evidence of Evolution Worksheet
If you’re looking for an evidence for evolution worksheet, then you’ve come to the right place! First I’ll introduce you to some fabulous, time tested resources that I’ve already prepared to make lesson planning, tutoring, or homework time a whole lot easier. Next, I’ll give you some ideas on ways to use these resources to […]
Full Year Life Science Curriculum for Middle School
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Comparative Embryology Examples
Looking for examples of comparative embryology? Read on! How does comparative embryology support the theory of evolution? According to Darwin’s tree of life, sometimes called the phylogenic tree or cladogram , all species share a common ancestor. That means that any two living things share a great-great-great- great (VERY great) grandparent. For species that are […]
Symbiosis Practice Worksheet with Answer Key
If you’re looking for a Symbiosis Practice Worksheet with Answer Key then you’ve come to the right place! First I’ll introduce you to some fabulous, time tested resources that I’ve already prepared to make lesson planning, tutoring, or homework time a whole lot easier. Next, I’ll give you some ideas on ways to use these […]
Darwin’s Natural Selection Worksheet
If you’re looking for a Darwin’s Natural Selection Worksheet then you’ve come to the right place! First I’ll introduce you to some fabulous, time tested resources that I’ve already prepared to make lesson planning, tutoring, or homework time a whole lot easier. Next, I’ll give you some ideas on ways to use these resources to […]
DNA Mutations Practice Worksheet With Answer Key
If you’re looking for a DNA mutations practice worksheet, then look no further. I can provide a perfect PDF file with answer key to simplify your life right away. Scroll down to browse my DNA mutations worksheets. What is a DNA mutation? Humans have 46 chromosomes in every cell in their body (except their gametes, […]
Biome Shadowbox Project for Schools
If you’re planning to do a shadowbox project at your school, check out these awesome examples before you begin! At the end of this post, I’ll also provide an easy to use rubric in case you’re a teacher looking for a place to start. Get more middle school projects here. The biome shadowbox is one […]
How I’m Teaching Cells and Photosynthesis this Year
First off, let me be honest. I hate this unit. I find the cells unit to be a mile wide and an inch deep. The only thing I hate more than cell organelles is photosynthesis and respiration. At my school we teach a discipline of science per year. It’s Earth & Space Science in grade […]
Yearly Goals as a Teacher
A quick rundown of how I set and keep track of my yearly goals as a teacher. Reflecting on past years and looking forward to the new ones!
How Teaching in a Private School Differs from Public
What’s different about teaching in a private school as compared to public? It’s more than you think! Read about my experience to learn more.
Online Density Lab
One of my most popular labs is my virtual density lab. I’ve always loved this one as a quick way to help students understand the abstract idea of density. If you’re a science teacher and you’re not acquainted with the PhET Simulations, then boy do I have news for you! There’s tons of simple sims […]