NGSS Teaching Resources

A Fun Mystery Puzzle to Add to Your Physical Science Class!

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  After I do the Gummy Bear Demo to pique their interest, I have found that this Mystery Solutions Puzzle is a great way to grab my students by their brains! I have used Flinn Scientific’s Mystery Solutions Activity for […]

Free Websites for Finding NGSS Anchoring Phenomena

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The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) ask us as science teachers to provide anchoring phenomena, opportunities for real-world application of concepts, and flexibility to allow students to follow their own curiosities while learning science. They are asking us to learn […]

Sniffing for Patterns : The Chemistry of Smell

Sniffing for Patterns : Connecting Chemistry and Smells

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How important is the sense of smell? Your sense of smell guards you from eating rotten foods, conjures up memories from the past, gives you a stronger sense of place, helps you to find a mate, connects you with a […]

A Brief History of Space Exploration

How to Teach a Brief History of Space Exploration

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When I was in elementary school I was obsessed with the idea of space and astronauts. I remember consistently requesting permission from my 4th grade teacher for my best friend and me to be allowed to go to the library […]

My Favorite Way to Introduce the Periodic Table

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This sounds really nerdy but I absolutely love the Periodic Table. I think it’s one of the most fascinating tools in science and I love bringing it to life for my students. I have created a lot of resources around […]

Cornell Doodle Notes 5 Tips

5 Tips for Using Cornell Doodle Notes in your Science Class

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I love teaching middle school science concepts with Cornell notes! I used Cornell notes in my class for three years and found great success with them in helping my students to understand complex concepts. Cornell notes provide a structured format […]

How to Teach Lab Safety With a BANG! blog post cover

How to Teach Lab Safety with a BANG!

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There is so much in this Gummy Bear Sacrifice demonstration! No fail, it is a memorable way to grab your students’ attention during the first or second week of school! It also fulfills the following important goals: students learn how […]

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