15 First Day of Science Class Activities

Eleven first day of science class activities (that don’t include reading the syllabus)
8 Free Unit Guides for Planning Your Middle School Science Curriculum

8 free unit guides for planning your middle school science curriculum
9 Tips for Maximizing your New Teacher Budget

9 tips for maximizing new teacher budgets
11 Tips for New Science Teachers (From Other Careers)

Tips for new science teachers transitioning from other careers
10 Middle School Classroom Management Strategies

10 effective classroom strategies for new and veteran middle school teachers.
The Science Teacher’s Wishlist Essentials

Congratulations! You’ve recently been offered your very first teaching job and it’s time to begin preparing your classroom and planning your instruction for the new school year. You also need a lot of new stuff!! (The best part is building your science teacher wishlist!!!) Perhaps you’re creating an Amazon Wishlist or a DonorsChoose project. The […]
Full Year Life Science Curriculum for Middle School

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The Cell Cycle Coloring Worksheet

If you’re looking for a Cell Cycle Coloring Worksheet or lesson plans to teach the cell cycle; then you’ve come to the right place! This resource will teach your students about the phases of the cell cycle, as well as important vocabulary such as chromosome, chromatin, and centromere.
Tides Worksheet

If you’re looking for a tides worksheet or lesson plans about eclipses, tides, and moon phases; 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 […]
Biotic vs. Abiotic Factors Worksheet with Answer Key

If you’re looking for a biotic vs. abiotic factors 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A Personal Milestone

One of my first times giving explicit classroom management advice that worked!
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.