When my husband and I lived in New Zealand for two years, we definitely had to get used to using the Metric System for everyday things like baking and paper size…
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Back to School Chemistry Resources Classroom Management Earth and Space Resources Life Science Resources NGSS Teaching Resources Physics Resources Teaching ScienceMust-Have Lab Essentials for Middle School Science
Someone recently reached out to me asking about my top lab equipment essentials for teaching middle school science. I thought this would be a good blog post! I know that I…
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Fun Stuff NGSS Teaching Resources Physics Resources Teaching ScienceDesigning and Building Mousetrap Cars During Your Physics Unit
Student-designed mousetrap cars are a great way to incorporate engineering and design principles into your physics unit! Student groups will design, construct, and race their mousetrap cars while learning about energy…
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Chemistry Resources Earth and Space Resources NGSS Teaching Resources Physics Resources Teaching ScienceEngaging the 5E Explore Phase with PhET Virtual Labs
A couple of years ago, I started writing my lesson plans using the 5E instructional model. IT WAS A GAME CHANGER! Something about scrapping those ‘old school’ teacher terms of “anticipatory…
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NGSS Teaching Resources Physics Resources Teaching ScienceHeat Stations to Warm Up Your Thermal Energy Unit!
What better way to learn about heat transfer than to experience it firsthand?! Basic thermodynamic concepts provide a fantastic foundation for students learning chemistry and physics. One of my favorite station…
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Chemistry Resources NGSS Teaching Resources Physics Resources Teaching ScienceA Fun Mystery Puzzle to Add to Your Physical Science Class!
After I do the Gummy Bear Demo to pique their interest, I have found that this Mystery Solutions Puzzle is a great way to grab my students by their brains!…
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Chemistry Resources Earth and Space Resources Life Science Resources NGSS Teaching Resources Physics Resources Teaching ScienceFree Websites for Finding NGSS Anchoring Phenomena
The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) ask us as science teachers to provide anchoring phenomena, opportunities for real-world application of concepts, and flexibility to allow students to follow their own curiosities…
