The Science of the Summer Olympics
The Summer Olympics are nearly here! I'm always SO impressed by the feats that these athletes...
The Science of the Summer Olympics
Tips on Making a Science Rubric
Are you anything like me? When I started teaching and I found a cool new science activity, I...
Cool Space Missions (and lesson ideas)
Are you a space enthusiast? Do you know why July 20th is such a big deal?
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...
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...