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 jumbled mess of lab materials, simulations, and ideas for lessons scattered throughout your classroom or on your Google Drive. Here’s how the Science-in-a-Snap Teacher Planner can help.
Before we start, see if this story sounds familiar. When I started out as a “transplant” science teacher, I remember sitting down during my prep, grabbing a science textbook that was left over in the classroom, and wondering, “Where do I start? I need something for tomorrow.” Does this sound familiar? The uncertainty. Not knowing. I just wanted a lab that would draw them in. I spent my ENTIRE PREP PERIOD searching. Just searching. Consequently, I didn’t find what I needed and ended up spending my time at home working, instead of going to my son’s baseball game.
Sadly, if you are like me, you were never really taught how to plan out an entire year of Science lessons. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with the Science-in-a-Snap Teacher Planner . This comprehensive planner will revolutionize the way you approach lesson organization, and save you time, so you can leave school when the bell rings. Pair this planner with the FREE Ultimate Guide of Online Resources for Teaching Science, and you’ve got a winning team!
Get ready to level up your teaching game!
Get Ahead of the Game with the Science-in-a-Snap Teacher Planner
We know you’re eager to enjoy life outside the classroom, so we’ve got your escape plan! With the Science-in-a-Snap 2023 Teacher Planner, you’ll conquer lesson planning in seven easy steps using the backward design approach. It’s like magic – you’ll have a full year’s plan ready to go, and you can leave school when the bell rings, knowing your lessons are rockin’ and rollin’.
As an illustration, gone are the days of juggling multiple resources and feeling lost in a sea of lesson plans. This Teacher Planner will be your secret weapon in creating well-structured and engaging lessons. With this planner, you can easily map out your year, quarter by quarter, and dive into detailed unit planning using the 5E model of instruction.
What’s more, when you couple this teacher planner with The Ultimate Guide of Online Resources for Teaching Science, you have yourself one powerhouse that will not only keep you organized, but will also stop that endless scroll to finding the perfect simulation, lab, or video in its track!
7 Easy Ways to Plan 180 Days with this Teacher Planner
Step 1:
Yearly School Events. Firstly, write down all school events, holidays, benchmarks, etc. This helps eliminate those “surprises” that seem to conflict with your master schedule.
Step 2:
Year & Quarter Curriculum Calendar: Secondly, map out the standards you need to cover. Include the area of science (physical, earth, life, Crosscutting Concepts, Scientific Method, etc.) and the Next Generation Science Standard (ex: NGSS: MS-PS1-1). Once this is complete, take this information and go a little deeper by breaking it into Quarters.
Step 3:
5E Unit Planning Guide: Thirdly, you’ll discover the recipe for the most awesome, standards-based lessons ever. The Science Teacher Planner is your trusty guide to the 5E model of instruction. As a matter of fact, we’ll break down each phase and give you over 10 supercharged learning strategies for each phase. Need to level up your differentiation? No problem! We’ve got intervention and extension ideas to cater to every student’s superpowers.
Step 4:
Monthly Calendar Templates: Fourthly, you will add the events listed on the “Yearly Event Calendar.” After that, you will map out your month using the 5E Model.
Step 5:
Weekly Calendar: Again, add in any events that are scheduled for this week. As you fill in your week, we have provided a place for you to keep track of what lab supplies you will need. By doing this, you are on the “proactive” end of planning, instead of on the “reactive” end and rushing around to make copies at the last minute.
Step 6:
Unlock the Secret Sauce of Daily Lesson Plans: Here you will add in any events scheduled for the week. As a matter of fact, our planner provides you with NGSS breakdowns and aligned standards pages, so you’ll always know which standards you’re tackling when you’ll conquer them, and which epic labs or simulations you’ll unleash on your students. It’s like having a secret map to scientific success!
Step 7:
Lab Supplies: As you complete labs, keep a running list of supplies you need to reorder for next year. Your future self will thank you when the end of the year arrives, and all you can see is SUMMER ☀️!
Get Ahead of the Game with the Teacher Planner
Say goodbye to flipping through endless pages and say hello to the digital revolution! Our digital versions, available in Google Slides and GoodNotes, are fully hyperlinked for easy navigation. Plus, you can jazz up your digital planner with cropped and moveable stickers. However, if you are one who likes traditional paper and pen, we have a printable version for your writing pleasure! Choose the version that speaks to you 😊!
In Summary,
The Science-in-a-Snap Teacher Planner is your key to stress-free and effective lesson planning. With its user-friendly layout and alignment with the NGSS, this planner empowers you to deliver engaging and differentiated lessons that meet the needs of your students. Say goodbye to the chaos of scattered resources and embrace the simplicity of the Science-in-a-Snap Teacher Planner. Now, download the FREE Ultimate Guide of Online Resources for Teaching Science, and get ready to unlock your full potential as a middle school science teacher!
