Category: EzPz Science Blog

Valentine’s Day in Middle School Science: Cringe or Cute?

Let’s be real: Valentine’s Day in middle school is… a lot.There’s the kid who brings a giant teddy bear for their “crush” of the week, the group who insists on calling everything “sus,” and the inevitable sugar crash by 2nd period. So how do you handle the holiday of hearts in science class without losing…
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Letting Students Take the Lead: My Favorite Low-Stress Project-Based Learning Idea

Let’s be real: the words “project-based learning” can spark both joy and fear. Joy, because student-led discovery is powerful. Fear, because we imagine glitter explosions, cardboard chaos, and a to-do list longer than the Nile. But here’s the truth I’ve learned: PBL doesn’t have to be overwhelming, for you or your students. With a little…
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Batching Lessons Saved My Sanity: How I Plan 4 Weeks at Once

Let’s be real: planning one week at a time feels a lot like trying to cook dinner while your kitchen’s on fire. You’re dodging emails, managing behavior, and tweaking tomorrow’s lesson during lunch. For years, that was me, barely keeping up, always scrambling. Then I discovered batching. And I will never go back. What is…
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Valentine’s Day in Middle School Science: Cringe or Cute?