Science lessons middle school

Have you ever looked through your pacing guide and the middle school science topics that you need to teach and just said, I have no clue...

Sometimes, direct instruction in science is exactly what you need to do in order to get students to understand certain concepts. In Earth Space, Life science and physical science classes, middle school students need to learn difficult science standards that can be taught explicitly. You can transform your direct teaching style to get students more engaged in the learning process. Learn about how you can direct instruction in science to boost engagement.

YES! You CAN integrate songs into the middle school science classroom! There are SO many popular songs that can be integrated into your middle school science activities. Check out this list for songs that can be used when teaching the periodic table to kids, when teaching middle school space lessons, physics or the human body systems! A great way to start virtual classroom meetings, for classroom transition ideas or as introduction to a science topic. samsonsshoppe.blogspot.com…

Earth sciences is a common middle school science class. During that class, students will learn all about rocks. These rock activities for middle school are a great way to help kids understand the lessons. Middle

I've rounded up a handful of my favorite engaging science activities for the first days of school that will grab your middle school scientists by their brains and help you to get to know them!

Learn which essential classroom supplies will make your day easier with this list of science classroom must-haves!

Learn how to bring wonder back into your classroom by switching from a mindset of "checking off standards" to one of helping students actively learn.

FREE Middle School Science Resources Hello middle school science teachers! Are you looking for free science worksheets? How about some free ...

These fun science vocabulary activities are great for kids of all ages. They can be used with elementary, middle school, and even high school students. Grab the free printable to make teaching science vocabulary easy!

Science curriculum doesn't have to be expensive. A good portion of what we've used for science over the years has been free resources!

Nothing is worse than an emergency sub day because you’re sick or you have to stay home to care for someone else. Coming up with science sub plans can be a

Research says that the middle school years are critical to developing a student's interest in science. Come see what middle school science should look like.

Have you ever wondered why students get bored in class? There are so many reasons really. They could already...

In this blog post I'm sharing my favorite and best classroom prep tips for your middle school science classroom!

Here’s a free printable poster I made to show kids different branches of science and what they study. Teachers and parents, you can download it here and print it for school or home use (no commercial uses allowed). For more free printable posters, visit my […]

Use these engaging Grade 6 Science lessons with your students.

Are you tired of scouring the internet for useful resources that your middle school science students will love? Well, now your search is over! Discover 10 amazing resources (9 websites and a movie) that are sure to enhance any middle school science classroom. Each resource includes a link and a short summary about their benefits and how to use them successfuly with your science students. Discover everything from interactive activities, to video shorts, to projects you can do in the…

As a middle school science teacher, I always love teaching the scientific method to my students. There are so many routes you can take wit...

Science Buddies on Instagram: "Interested in biology? Here are some science projects students can do for school or the #sciencefair: 1. Strawberry DNA: https://sbgo.org/biology-strawberry-dna 2. Painting with genetically modified bacteria: https://sbgo.org/biology-paintbacteria (activity); related project: https://sbgo.org/biology-bacteria-transformation-ig 3. Measure photosynthesis with floating leaves: https://sbgo.org/biology-floatingleaves-ig 4. Grow plants in microgravity with an…

Are you a middle school science teacher that struggles with the beginning of each class period? I was that teacher until I started using bell ringers or warm-ups when students come into my classroom each day. In this blog post, I tell you how you can use bell ringers as a classroom management tool for 6th, 7th, or 8th grade. If you want your students to have a set routine when they enter your classroom each period and review concepts at the same time, this blog post is for you.