Category: Life science

How to Choose 5th Grade Science Units to Teach in Depth

Feeling overwhelmed by how much science you’re expected to teach this year? You’re not alone… and you’re not a bad teacher for feeling stuck. Many teachers struggle to figure out which 5th grade science units to teach in depth and which ones are better suited for short lessons or light

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Learn what to teach in middle school life science with these 5 activities

What to Teach in Middle School Life Science (According to NGSS)

If you’ve ever sat down to plan your science year and thought, “Where do I even start?”—you’re not alone. Between state mandates, NGSS performance expectations, and wildly different student levels, figuring out what to teach in middle school life science can feel like building a plane while flying it. That’s

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Plan your year with Free Middle School Life Science Curriculum Map

Middle School Life Science Curriculum Map (Free Download)

Planning your middle school science year doesn’t have to feel like you’re piecing together a 1,000-piece puzzle with half the pieces missing. If you’re teaching life science in grades 6–8 and trying to stay aligned with the NGSS, I’ve got something that’ll save your sanity: a free Middle School Life

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