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Are You Wondering How to Set Up Stations in a Classroom?

Science stations are a great way to get students to practice what they’re learning, but what about how to set up stations in a classroom?  What do we need to do to plan and prepare so our stations are ready to go?  Let’s go over how to set up stations in a classroom! In this…

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What Are More Classroom Station Ideas for Middle School Science?

Are you ready for more classroom station ideas?  Using science stations in the classroom is a great way to have students practice what you’ve taught them.  Let’s talk about more classroom station ideas for our middle school science classrooms! In this Post We’ll do a quick recap the what and why about stations.  Then I’ll…

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What Are Science Stations in the Classroom?

Using science stations in the classroom is one of my most favorite ways to give students the deliberate, repeated practice they need to learn the material.  Stations can be done during 5E Explore or Elaborate.  Today, I’m going to share all about stations in the classroom after students have been taught the material- so this…

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4 Team Building Activities in a Classroom & Their Importance

During school, it is important to incorporate team building activities in a classroom.  That goes for Science too, especially because most of what we do requires collaboration.  Team building is one of the biggest parts of community building.  Let’s explore why it’s important and what team building activities in a classroom are useful. In this…

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3 Quick Tips on How to Get Students to Talk in Class and Increase Participation

Do you wonder how to get students to talk in class?  Do you want more of your students to participate in class?  Yes, having a quiet class is a nice change to the talkative classes.  But how do you know if your students are learning or engaged mentally? In those quiet, seemingly unresponsive classes, there…

3 Important Steps to Engage Students in Lessons
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3 Important Steps to Engage Students in Lessons

Have you ever found some of your students off task during your amazing science lessons, and wondered, “How can I engage students in my lessons?”  Well, you are not alone!  There are some students who just LOVE Science and will be glued to everything you say.  But then there are others who are disengaged and…

How to Establish Science Classroom Expectations for Middle School

How to Establish Science Classroom Expectations for Middle School

Thinking of science classroom expectations for middle school makes me sing, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!”  Okay, maybe the start of summer is the most wonderful time, but starting a new year is so refreshing too.  What’s exciting and important is establishing classroom expectations and procedures. No matter how long you’ve been…