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
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
Let’s be real—middle schoolers don’t fake enthusiasm well. If a science activity doesn’t feel purposeful, engaging, or at least a little hands-on, they’ll check out faster than you can say “photosynthesis.” But when an activity is built to meet them where they are—engaging, creative, and actually aligned to what you’re
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
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.