One of my first times giving explicit classroom management advice that worked!
Tag Archives: MIDDLESCHOOL
Evolution Unit – Teacher’s Guide
Plan a comprehensive and engaging unit on Evolution with this easy to use guide!
Why I Incorporate Coloring Time in my Middle School Classroom
How I use coloring to promote strong classroom management.
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 gradeContinue reading “How I’m Teaching Cells and Photosynthesis this Year”
What Does it Mean to be a Creative Teacher?
Do you consider yourself creative? I think that the only way to teach is to teach creatively. So how can we be a creative teacher? First of all, I think it’s important to be reminded that creativity doesn’t only mean colorful pallets and having excellent fine motor skills. Creativity is better defined as the abilityContinue reading “What Does it Mean to be a Creative Teacher?”
The Difference in My 8th Year
I always heard that teaching is hardest in the first 5 years. For me, it took 7. As I begin year 8 in the classroom, I’ve never felt better!
First Week of School Activities for Middle School Science
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!
Photosynthesis & Respiration Bundle – Teacher’s Guide
Looking to plan a photosynthesis and respiration unit for your middle school class? Get all the worksheets, quizzes and tests you need in PDF format!
Cells Unit – Teacher’s Guide
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!
DNA Unit – Teacher’s Guide
Looking to plan a comprehensive DNA unit for your middle school class? Get all the worksheets, presentations, quizzes and tests you need in PDF format!