Category: EzPz Science Blog
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Spooky Science Ideas That Are All Treat, No Trick
Read more: Spooky Science Ideas That Are All Treat, No TrickOctober in the classroom is its own kind of monster. You’re juggling full moons, sugar highs, and spooky season chaos… and trying to teach science through it all. But here’s the good news: Halloween is the perfect excuse to sneak in high-engagement, hands-on lessons that students actually get excited about. The even better news? I’ve…
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Classroom Transitions That Don’t Waste Learning Time
Read more: Classroom Transitions That Don’t Waste Learning TimeYou know that moment when you say, “Okay, let’s clean up,” and suddenly your calm, functioning classroom morphs into a middle school version of bumper cars? Supplies are flying, kids are wandering, and somehow it takes five minutes to put away three markers. Been there. Too many times. Transitions are sneaky little time thieves. A…
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What I Wish I Knew My First Years of Teaching Science
Read more: What I Wish I Knew My First Years of Teaching ScienceLooking back at my first years teaching middle school science, I cringe a little. Okay…a lot. I was bursting with excitement, armed with color-coded binders and dreams of inquiry-based labs where students would joyfully discover the wonders of the natural world. Reality hit around Week 2. I was staying up all night studying up on…
