What to Teach in Middle School Physical Science: 4 Core Units
What does NGSS actually expect in middle school physical science? A clear breakdown of the 4 core units to teach and how to make them manageable, meaningful, and fun.
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Free Middle School Physical Science Curriculum Map: Plan Your Year in 1 Sitting
Plan your entire middle school physical science year in one sitting with a free curriculum map organized by NGSS standard, with linked resources from Day 1 to state testing.
Prepping Your Science Year Without a Curriculum: 1 Easy Hour a Week
Prep a full year of science without a curriculum in just one hour a week. A simple, NGSS-aligned planning system for grades 5–8 teachers that still leaves time for summer.
5 New Strategies for Teaching without a Science Curriculum
No curriculum, no pacing guide, no materials? Five strategies to start teaching science without a curriculum, beginning with the NGSS standards, and still have a great year.
The 5 Best Back to School Science Units for Grades 5–8
Hook students from Day 1 with the right units. The 5 best NGSS-aligned back-to-school science units for grades 5–8, starting with the scientific method.
5 Engaging Biome Activities for Grades 5-8
Check out these 5 NGSS aligned activities to teach biomes to students in grades 5-8. Students will be engaged and assessed on their knowledge of biomes.
How to Motivate Your Students: Tips for Teachers
Learn how to improve student motivation in your grade 5 6 7 students through growth mindset and 6 steps to improve metacognition. Implement these strategies this back to school season.
5 Ways to Teach Current Events in Your Social Studies Classroom
Social studies teachers, learn about 5 strategies you can use to teach current events in your classroom. Students will engage in the relevant information and build their reading and writing skills.
5 Ways to Teach about Wildlife Conservation
Use these 5 wildlife conservation lesson ideas to teach students how human impact the environment in grades 5 to 8.
5 Science of Reading Vocabulary Activities for Grades 5-8
Learn Science of reading approved vocabulary strategies to strengthen student knowledge of content vocabulary and literacy skills in grade 5, 6, 7, 8
Applying the Science of Reading in Grades 5-8
Learn how to integrate elements of the science of reading into your grade 5 6 7 8 classroom this year to help improve reading skills among your students.
The Great Debate: Binders or Interactive Notebooks
Teacher tips on using binders or interactive notebooks in the grade 5 6 7 classroom to keep students organized and manage their notes and school supplies.