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This introductory lesson on analyzing graphs walks students through the analysis process step-by-step using a simple bar graph. A handout summarizes the steps and checks for understanding. The vocabulary of graphs is reinforced using engaging activities such as a Word Search, Word Scramble, Matching, and Crossword. Thirty BINGO cards based on the vocabulary are also included. This lesson can serve as an introduction or a review of how to analyze graphs. It requires no prep and would work

Engage your middle school students with this hands-on Valentine’s Day science lab exploring physical and chemical changes using candy hearts! Students will investigate how different liquids (water, vinegar, baking soda solution, and oil) interact with candy hearts over time, tracking dissolving rates, bubbling reactions, and solubility differences. This resource includes two versions of the lab: ✅ Slides – Perfect for digital instruction or classroom projection ✅ Printable PDF – Ideal for h

In this lab, students explore the effects of thermal energy transfer, temperature, states of matter, and the effect of salt on the freezing point of water. This would be an excellent introduction or review of states of matter and thermal energy. It comes in both Slides and PDF. The teacher copy has sample answers and a rubric for the discussion. The PDF contains a bonus AI-generated coloring page.

This research project invites middle school students to explore the history of artificial selection and its role in the domestication of dogs. Through guided research, students will learn how humans have shaped different dog breeds over time and analyze the effects of selective breeding on canine traits and behaviors. The resource includes: PowerPoint slides to introduce the project and provide research guidance.A ready-to-print PDF with instructions, prompts, and a grading rubric.An editable W

The summer of 2024 was the hottest on record. Help students explore this further with these HIGHER-ORDER THINKING QUESTIONS. They can be used as a bellringer, for class discussions, or as part of an assessment. Included are the PowerPoint slides, a student worksheet, and sample answers. Use as a stand-alone lesson or as part of this unit: The Hottest Summer Ever, which contains several free resources for teaching CLIMATE CHANGE/GLOBAL WARMING.