As a middle school science teacher, I’ve seen first-hand how important it is to teach students data analysis skills and their practical applications. These skills aren’t just something we throw at students because the curriculum says so – they’re a survival tool for navigating the data-driven world we live in. Student performance in various subjects […]
Let’s be honest – professional development (PD) for teachers can sometimes be mind-numbing. If I had a dollar for every inapplicable PD session I’ve attended over the years, let’s just say I might be sitting on a beach somewhere with a fancy drink. Well, I’m here to provide you with some actually useful PD ideas […]
Tips for teahcing middle school science students how to study.
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 […]
Use this sink or float density experiment to introduce any density related topic! An understanding of density is important in so many Earth Science units. I used this lab as a foundation to help my students understand convection currents, weather, and plate tectonics too! Density is an essential property of matter, so this lab would […]
