Middle School HELP

Make your name card a Glyph! A glyph is short for hieroglyphic which is a set of pictures or symbols that represents an object. In this case, the ‘glyph’ will represent YOU! This is a GREAT activity to use on the first or second day of school. It will help you remember the student’s names and learn something about each one of them! Teacher Directions: Have white paper available for all students (computer paper will work fine) Students will need markers or colored pencils to complete name ten

GREAT ICEBREAKER! INCLUDES THE LESSON PLAN I begin EVERY year with this lesson. Students begin by watching a video on innovation and ends with towers made of mini marshmallows and spaghetti! Helps students learn teamwork while doing a great hands on activity. It helps them to explore the word "innovation" Great introduction to the scientific method or "what is physical science?" MY MIDDLE SCHOOLERS LOVE THIS ACTIVITY

Students explore the cell theory with this brochure project They learn the A-B-C method to help them memorize the 3 key parts of the cell theory - notes (answer key included) Students create a brochure to show the three key parts of the cell theory and the scientists involved (template, instructions and rubric included) Students must complete research to learn how about how the scientists contributed to the cell theory. Creative and fun way for the students to engage in the cell theory!! Rubric

What do animal and plant cells look like?How are plant and animal cells alike?How are plant and animal cells different? Students will observe a sample of an elodea leaf (plant cells) and their own cheek cells (animal cells) under the microscope. They will draw what they see and then answer analysis and application questions.

Six Kingdoms of Life Chart/Venn Diagram Six Kingdoms Word Sort Six Kingdoms Review Crossword Puzzle Six Kingdoms Google Slideshow Project Rubric

Students watch a YouTube video and fill in the blanks using the word bank

Students watch the Microscopes BrainPop Video and complete the following worksheet by filling in the missing words.

Hold a book tasting in your classroom to interest students in new books! Have them fill in this easy to use packet as they "taste" their books. I decorated my classroom with tablecloths and battery operated candles on each table and we sipped hot chocolate as they became interested in new books!

Place these signs around the class room. Review a topic. Have students travel to the gas tank that matches how much they comprehend. Great formative assessment to see who is understanding a topic and who needs more review.