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 […]
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First Day of School Ideas 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!
Cells Unit Bundle – 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!
Inquiry Unit – Teacher’s Guide
Looking to plan a comprehensive inquiry unit for your middle school class? Get all the worksheets, presentations, quizzes and tests you need in PDF format!
Engineering Unit – Teacher’s Guide
Looking to plan an engineering unit for your middle school class? Get all the worksheets, presentations, quizzes and tests you need in PDF format!
Beginning of the Year Bundle: Teacher’s Guide
Not sure how you’re going to start your year in middle school science? Check out this guide packed with fun hands on activities!
Photosynthesis Simulation Lab
Unfortunately, in all the years I’ve been teaching photosynthesis and respiration, I’ve never had a group of students come to me with much of a background in chemistry. I’ve approached this problem a lot of different ways, including teaching a 2 week crash course in chemistry. What we really need is for the students to […]
DNA Model Project
I must be honest. I don’t do this project anymore! My students had such a hard time getting their models to actually stand up, that I gave up completely 😂 😂 Here’s the link to the project. If you’re able to get some photos in your class, please send them to me at stemstrengthtpt@gmail.com. I’d […]
Biosphere Project
Welcome to my middle school Biosphere Project! I designed this project with an ecology and interconnectedness focus, but I’ve had ideas of adding in some sociology and government facets. Take a look at the work some of my 7th graders submitted this year! I allowed some of my students, with permission, to make their biospheres […]