What to Teach in Middle School Life Science (According to NGSS)
Not sure what to teach in middle school life science? Walk through the major NGSS life science units for grades 6–8 and grab a free life science curriculum map to plan your year.
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Top 5 Free Science Activities & Printables for Back-to-School (Grades 5–8)
Start the school year strong without spending a dime. My top 5 free back-to-school science activities and printables for grades 5–8, including bell ringers, lessons, and planning tools.
5 Life Science Activities for Middle School That Actually Work (and Hit the Standards)
Middle schoolers check out fast when activities feel pointless. These 5 standards-aligned life science activities for middle school are engaging, student-tested, and work in print or digital classrooms.
5 Activities to Spark Curiosity When You Teach Earth Science
Get middle schoolers curious about erosion, Earth’s layers, and the solar system. Five hands-on, low-prep activities to spark curiosity when you teach Earth science, including a hurricane STEM challenge.
Middle School Life Science Curriculum Map (Free Download)
Plan your whole middle school life science year with a free, editable NGSS-aligned curriculum map for grades 6–8. Learn how it works and how to start using it today.
Don’t Make This Mistake When You Teach Earth Science
The most common mistake when teaching Earth science is treating each unit in isolation. Learn why it happens and how to connect your Earth science units so students see the big picture.
5 Science Graphic Organizers That Actually Help Struggling Readers
Help struggling readers understand science texts and vocabulary. Five science graphic organizers that break down concepts visually and scaffold thinking, plus a free starter pack of all five.
How to Teach Earth Science Without Feeling Like You Need a Geology Degree
You don’t need a geology degree to teach Earth science well. Simple ways to make plate tectonics, weather, and astronomy engaging and manageable in your middle school classroom.
Free 5th Grade Science Skills and Practices Curriculum Map
Take the guesswork out of planning 5th grade science. A free NGSS-aligned 5th grade science skills and practices curriculum map to organize your year and pace your units.
Science Vocabulary Activities That Actually Work: Do This Instead of a Word Wall
Word walls look cute, but do students actually use them? Science vocabulary activities for grades 5–8 that help students truly understand and remember science terms.
The One Middle School Physical Science Curriculum Bundle I Wish I Had
Tired of piecing together physical science lessons from everywhere? A look at the NGSS-aligned middle school physical science curriculum bundle that saves hours of planning and stress.
How to Start Teaching Science Without Curriculum or Materials (and Not Panic)
Handed a science class with no curriculum or materials? A 5-step plan to start teaching middle school science from day one, beginning with lab safety, without panicking.