Mike in the Middle School

Save planning time and engage your students with this loaded activity bundle. You will find a combination of engaging activities for middle school students, made by middle school teachers on ecology. This resource is very flexible, it can be used to teach, remediate or reinforce. Included in this 220 page product is a mix of face to face, interactive notebook, lab activities, homework and projects. Detailed lesson plans are included with each activity. In addition, new materials are being

These activities were created to help kids review, reinforce and grasp the concepts of absolute versus relative dating. Included in this product are a mix of Interactive notebook, sorting activities and coloring pages. These activities are perfect to supplement any lesson, website or reading on the topics of dating objects. While students work through these activities they expose key understandings (or misunderstandings) that you can work with through dialogue. They would also serve as a pri

Looking for a way to reinforce key ecology concepts with your middle school students? These NO PREP scribble, cut and color interactive notebooks pages are what you’re looking for. This product includes core concepts to review and reinforce key learning vocabulary. The other pages help students compare and contrast key biotic and abiotic factors in ecosystems. Coloring and interactive notebooks are the perfect solution for a busy learning environment, allowing kids opportunities to reflect

Fidget toys are tools that can help students focus and pay attention. They also can annoy teachers and administrators. With this basic understanding, we will investigate to see if there is a link between students use of fidget spinners and memory. From student data, we will attempt to draw conclusions and answer the question “Do fidget spinners help students in school?” Warning, this is a real experiment with real data and people. Your results will need to be interpreted and they may lead to mor

The diffusion coloring activity is a key reinforcement for middle school science classes. This enables students to demonstrate understanding of the concepts osmosis and diffusion. Students will color and cut various molecules to demonstrate osmosis and diffusion in the cell. In addition, it lends itself to discussions with students about their grasp of these concepts. For the lab component of this activity please see Osmosis and Eggs Bundle for Middle School** AND This activity is part of m

Save planning time and engage your students with this ONLINE activity bundle. Perfect for distance learning. You will find a combination of engaging activities for middle school students, made by middle school teachers on ecology. This resource is very flexible, it can be used to teach, remediate or reinforce. Every online lesson includes a lesson presentation that you can edit. An online recording of the lesson and an editable note page that students can complete, turn in online or file in a

Challenge and engage your students with this drawing assignment. Students will measure length using the metric system. In addition students have to follow directions, draw straight lines and pay attention to make this project work. Students convert the measurements of a simulated house into a floor plan using a scale factor (meters to centimeters). Each room has a location and scale measurements to draw. By following the directions and carefully drawing, students create a simple floor plan

Engage your students with this genetics bundle bundle. It’s designed to be used as a mix of online, face to face and one to one instruction in the middle school classroom. Recorded instructions, editable presentations, 1 to 1 student assignments, classwork and homework are included. In addition, several of the lesson components are completely editable, which allows for complete customization of your lessons. Whether you are looking for a complete genetics unit, enrichment or homework, this l

Looking for the perfect activity to engage your kids before the holiday and still learn a little along the way? This DNA chain activity allows kids to create the perfect holiday science decoration for any classroom. With three different options, kids can build a single stand, create a complimentary strand or label important genetics concepts. All you need to do is make copies in the festive colors of your choice. Kids will read a brief introduction to DNA, then use scissors, tape or glue to buil

This activity pack is a great resource to engage middle level students with the basics of germs, bacteria and virus. Students use web resources to research, learn and investigate. The three main activities are as follows. Germs for Middle School QR Code Question Guide: Guide using a Mayo Clinic website to better understand germs and infections. Small Pox scribble notes: TED Talk scribble notes on smalls pox. A few gross facts tossed in makes this a winner. Disease Wanted Poster: A cul

Hands on, modeling activities are key to establishing students understanding of biotic components in an ecosystem. In this activity, students will learn about Canadian Lynx. From there they will participate in a scientific modeling activity, the Lynx toss. While recording their results, students will observe how populations grow exponentially and crash when food sources are scarce. Included in this lesson is an editable presentation, linked through Google Drive that will allow you to customize t

Looking to engage your students in metric activities that make science the way it’s supposed to be? This bundle contains a series of tried and tested metric lab activities for middle school students. These will connect and engage your kids in learning experiences and create opportunities for you to extend the lesson beyond the classroom. This practical application of the metric system focuses on the essential metric skills learners will need in the middle school lab. Included are 74 pages wit

Earthquakes are an exciting topic for middle school science students. This bundle will provide all the resources your need to teach face to face, online, or in a blended learning format. Included in this rich resource are lessons on: Lesson 1: Introducing Earthquakes and FaultsLesson 2: Seismic WavesLesson 3: Locating EarthquakesLesson 4: Earthquake Damage and ScalesLesson 4: Earthquake ProjectBonus Files: Online Earthquake Guide and Earthquake Building Challenge. Looking to go online or flip

Engage your students with this 100% online Google Interactive activity pack. Students can learn, reinforce or assess their understanding with this bundle of flexible resources. See the listings below to learn more about each individual product. Save by purchasing as a bundle and receive updates for free in future releases. Want to learn more? Click on the green "Preview" button above! You may also enjoy: Ecology Bell RingerWatershed MappingEcology Field Lab for Middle SchoolFeedback & F

Students will enjoy this bundle of hybrid lesson activities that allow them to learn both in a face to face and online format. Teachers will find a wealth of resources that will allow them to customize each activity to their classroom. All lessons are recorded, so you can do live discussion or flip kids online. Each lesson presentation and students notes are editable to personalize the experience. Included in this packageRecorded Lesson Presentation Link Editable Lesson Notes Editable Les

Seedless non vascular plants like moss are familiar to students. Use this HYBRID, NO PREP teaching resource to explore how mosses grow in unique places. During the lesson, students can watch a recorded lesson online, or follow along with the teacher using our editable lesson presentation. Students can use the Cornell style incomplete notes to reinforce the lesson as they interact. Once complete, students will reinforce their learning online or through print-based resources. The Google Interactiv

Save planning time and engage your students with this ONLINE activity bundle. Perfect for distance learning. You will find a combination of engaging activities for middle school students, made by middle school teachers on cells. This NO PREP resource is very flexible, it can be used to teach, remediate or reinforce. Every online lesson includes a lesson presentation that you can edit. An online recording of the lesson editable note page that students can fill out online. Once they are complete

Middle school students need to get outside and experience science. This field lab allows students to do a simple quadrat observation study in any green space around your school or during a field trip. This is a real technique used by ecologist to study populations in nature. This lab asks students to make descriptive observations of plant and animal populations in a small area. Once complete, we return to the lab to create an infographic that allows students create, analyze and evaluate thei

Geologic Time for Middle School Earth is the perfect tool to introduce kids to the history of our planet. With the help of the interactive tools and activities, your students will learn about the different eras of Earth's history, including the Mesozoic, Jurassic, and Cenozoic Eras. From the formation of the continents and oceans, to the rise and fall of the dinosaurs, to the arrival of humans, they will gain an understanding of the processes that shape our planet. With the help of Geologic Tim

Have you ever had a student ask, “My grandpa smoked for 40 years and never got cancer?” These questions often confuse students and give them a false sense of invincibility. This guide is a companion to “You and your Genes” from the National Institutes of Health. I have used this article to introduce and discuss DNA, genes and diseases for over 10 years. In addition, the concept of gene sensitivity is discussed, which illustrates how some people can be exposed to the same carcinogens and get