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The power of YET. During my first years of teaching, I didn’t realize the power of yet. Now, after 13 years in the middle school classroom, I know how important it is to have a “yet” mindset. Students certainly don’t have it all figured out yet, and many times, neither do teachers.
Teachers visit TPT when they want something an experienced teacher has created for their classroom because they do not have the time to create it. I hope that I can add value to your classroom and help support you and your students this year!
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The Water Cycle Diagram
This resource includes a "Water Cycle Diagram" student worksheet, a teacher key, and a link to an interactive web resource that allows students to read about the water cycle online. The online resource includes three different versions -- beginner, intermediate, and advanced -- so you can differentiate in the classroom for your students if you need to. Understanding the basics of the water cycle, the rock cycle, and the carbon cycle is critical to understanding the Earth's systems in middle sch
5th - 9th
Earth Sciences, Environment, Science
Lab Safety Poster Project - Rule Assignment
This *FREE* resource is a great way to track who is assigned to what lab safety rule. It can also be shared with students so they don't forget the rule they are assigned for the Lab Safety Poster Project!
6th - 8th
Informational Text, Other (Arts), Science
Lab Safety Poster Project
At the start of each year, lab safety is the first topic to cover in middle school science classrooms. This is a fun alternative assessment project that can help teachers get to know students even better as the year begins. It is also a great way to set expectations for middle school science and set the stage for the first lab of the year! This resource can be shared with students via Google Classroom or any other learning management system. Look for the free "Lab Safety Rule Assignment" worksh
6th - 8th
Informational Text, Other (Arts), Science
Daily Bellringers Student Response Sheet
Available as both PRINT and DIGITAL worksheets in Google Slides format, these bellringer sheets are a great way to get all of your students engaged from the start of class. Hand these out at the start of the week and give the students prompts to allow them to write, draw, or both for a few minutes at the start of class each day. I collected these at the end of each week and graded based on participation, accuracy, creativity, or all of the above.
5th - 9th
English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies
Calculating Density - Science Skills
This Google Slides file helps students who are new to calculating density use a step-by-step approach. It is a great start of year activity for middle schoolers in any science classroom. It helps science teachers learn students' different math abilities. Use this lesson after teaching about the basics of measurement and using lab equipment. The 'Calculating Density' lesson sets a great foundation for the rest of the year. Use with your own density worksheet for students to get homework practice
5th - 8th
Basic Operations, Measurement, Science
Measurement and Lab Equipment - Science Skills
This Google Slides presentation is part of the first science unit of the year. It introduces students to the basics of measurement and essential lab equipment for the science classroom - triple beam balance, graduated cylinder, metric ruler, and thermometer. Interactive links embedded in the slides allow students to gain extra practice using each piece of lab equipment virtually. A great introduction to using lab equipment and measurement in middle school!
5th - 8th
Basic Principles, Measurement, Science
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5th - 9th
Science, Vocabulary, Writing
NGSS Middle School Earth/Space Science "I Can" Posters
Directions for the Teacher: Print and laminate these posters to post around the classroom at the start of the year so goals are visible throughout the year. You may also choose to have students use the Student Performance Expectations from NGSS Science by using the “ I Can” Statements - NGSS Student Performance Expectations worksheet. Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Student Performance Expectations for Earth and Space Science, Grades 6-8 For more information about the Next Generatio
6th - 8th
Earth Sciences, General Science, Science
Back to School Night Template - Google Slides Presentation
This Google Slides presentation file is based on a presentation I made to parents last year during Back to School Night. As a middle school science teacher, my details will likely be different from yours. I recommend personalizing this file with your own details, including your materials list, late work policy, and units of study. You may even want to create your own Bitmoji :) Let your students and parents get to know you and the expectations for your class this year! Good luck and happy learn
5th - 9th
Other (Science), Physical Science
Peer-graded Graphing Checklist with Teacher Notes
This FREE! 5-page set (plus 1 peer-graded graphing checklist page) is ideal for 8th or 9th graders to review basic graphing skills in any science class. This set also includes one page of teacher notes and two versions of a student note-taking worksheet. There is also a *BONUS* handout for interactive notebooks that can be easily cut out and pasted on the page. My science classes are made up of students with a wide range of math abilities, so it is important to review graphing concepts with all
7th - 9th
Math, Science
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About the store
Experience
The power of YET. During my first years of teaching, I didn’t realize the power of yet. Now, after 13 years in the middle school classroom, I know how important it is to have a “yet” mindset. Students certainly don’t have it all figured out yet, and many times, neither do teachers.
Teachers visit TPT when they want something an experienced teacher has created for their classroom because they do not have the time to create it. I hope that I can add value to your classroom and help support you and your students this year!
Teaching style
Science lessons that follow the 5E model -- engage, explore, explain, extend, and evaluate -- put a structure in place that help reach adolescents in middle school and high school. Piaget originally proposed how children's intelligence and abilities change as they grow, and this understanding is important when designing science lessons. Piaget referred to the concrete operational stage (ages 7-11) and the formal operational stage (ages 11 to adulthood). My teaching style is hybridized -- some days I am the facilitator or coach, and other days I am a lecturer. How I teach is dependent upon what and how I intend to teach the topic.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Teacher of the Year, Florida’s Best and Brightest Award, Publix Super Markets Charities Faculty Prize
My own education history
M.Ed. Teaching Earth Science
Certificate in Integrated S.T.E.M. Education
B.S. in Biological Science
B.A. in English Studies
Additional biographical information
For me, preparing the products you see in my store is a lesson in yet. I’m taking time this year to post one item every day to my TPT store. I hope these resources can help you engage your middle schoolers in meaningful science lessons.
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