Grading Tips for Science Teachers
Overwhelmed by grading?! I have lots of grading tips for you! Grading student work can be a daunting task […]
Teaching Science
Blended Learning in the Science Classroom: The Best of Both Worlds
What is Blended Learning? A blended learning environment integrates both digital and hands-on experiences in the classroom. Covid-19 forced educators
Organization Systems for Back to School!
In this blog post, I’m sharing my organization systems for starting out the school year teaching middle school science! These
Making the Metric System Engaging
When my husband and I lived in New Zealand for two years, we definitely had to get used to
Must-Have Lab Essentials for Middle School Science
Someone recently reached out to me asking about my top lab equipment essentials for teaching middle school science. I thought
Add Some Fun to Your Google Classroom
When it became necessary to deliver ALL of my content through Google Classroom, I looked for ways to inject some
Optimize the Use of Cornell Doodle Notes in Your Science Class
I had a proud teacher moment this February when I realized that I had trained my 8th graders to effectively
Engaging the 5E Explore Phase with PhET Virtual Labs
A couple of years ago, I started writing my lesson plans using the 5E instructional model. IT WAS A GAME
10 Awesome Podcasts for Teachers
I started finding solace in podcasts on my hour-long commute to school across the state of New Jersey. My husband
5 Tips for Using Cornell Doodle Notes in your Science Class
I love teaching middle school science concepts with Cornell notes! I used Cornell notes in my class for three years