Are you looking for a surefire way to ignite the spark of curiosity in your middle school science classroom? Look no further than task cards, as they will become your secret weapon for supercharging student engagement! Before we dive in, are you wondering how to spice up your lessons without
Introducing the Crosscutting-Concepts! To explain crosscutting concepts in more detail, let’s break down what they are. Crosscutting concepts in science education are overarching ideas that connect different domains of science. They provide a framework for students to understand how various scientific concepts relate to each other. For example, one crosscutting
The 5E model in science is an inquiry-based instructional method that puts students in the driver’s seat as they explore, investigate and come to conclusions supported by evidence. It consists of a 5-stage flow of instruction: Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate. The 5E model of instruction spans out
Using Science Cornell Notes is not only engaging for students, it is essential to help them grasp complex scientific concepts. We all know teaching middle school science can be both exciting and challenging. So, let’s talk about the magic of the Cornell notes model, and how they can work wonders
The back-to-school season is almost upon us, and we know you’re eager to make your classroom a buzzing hub of scientific wonder. Get ready to ignite curiosity, create a love for learning, and set yourself up for an amazing year with the treasure trove of resources in the “Beginning of
Welcome, middle school science teachers! Are you feeling overwhelmed with lesson planning for the upcoming academic year? Maybe you are feeling the “summer scaries,” knowing there is very little summer left, and a very long unplanned year of teaching lies ahead. By the same token, some of you are a
What is the structure of matter? What is the structure of matter? Today we will answer that very question. In addition, we’ll also talk about the Crosscutting Concept aligned with this phenomenon and some teaching strategies you can use today in class. First, let me ask you: “Why should you
As I walked into my bare classroom, science word walls were on my brain. You see, all the tables and chairs were stacked in the middle of the room for summer cleaning. Anxiety was beginning to creep in as 4 very large blank walls were staring back at me. School
What are anchor charts? Simply stated, anchor charts for science are a tool used to support instruction. They “anchor” a student’s understanding of scientific concepts. They capture the most important content or overarching theme within the Next Generation Science Standards. In short, anchor charts bring a student’s thinking alive and
When the Next Generation Science Standards Crosscutting Concepts came out, we received no training on what they were, or how to use them in the classroom. In truth, we simply found them while searching for online resources to engage our students. We don’t want that to be you — being
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