Middle School Grading Controversies
I'm going to clear this up right out of the gate: I don't have the "right" answers to all the...
Middle School Grading Controversies
Models in Science are Having a Moment
Let's play a little science guessing game. I'm going to give you a question, and we'll see if your...
Summer Science Adventures
Every spring, I think about how to keep students excited about science over the summer. How do I...
Getting Your Students to "Argue" Better?!
If you had to guess, what do you think elementary students think of when they hear the word...
Thank You! End of School Year Reflection
As we wrap up another school year, I find myself reflecting on the many emotions that come with...
Have Fun with Student-Made Videos
We all know that youngsters love to consume video content. 📱 But have you thought about putting...
Making Better Non-fiction Readers
I know it can be hard to convince reluctant middle school science students that good reading skills...
Squeezing a Little Science into Your Math Lessons
There's a mindset that I see students developing over and over, and it frustrates me. It's not...