Thanks for the list! What a lifesaver you are. I only made one change - you had "If you had a chance to go to the moon on
the next Space Shuttle, would you...
Thanks for the advice. I bought a book for physics that had a lot of ideas for simple machines that could be built for a little of nothing - meterstick,...
You mentioned the Pringles Challenge...I am not aware of it, would you be so kind to share this with us? Thank you lina ________________________________ From:...
I use word walls and I put up only the word. At the end of each class, I take a couple of minutes to review with a laser pointer. The students are already on...
Linda, I would be interested in doing this. I have never done it before so I would need a little "hand holding" to start with :) Deborah Mansour Richmond, VA ...
Thought some of you might be interested in these resources for back-to-school ideas. ... From: "Marjan Glavac" <marjan@...> Sent: Monday, August 01,...
I am hoping this year to write a life science pre- and post-test to give to the students. The idea is that I have a quick assessment of what they already know...
One thing I did as a homework assignment but it could be used as a class assignment was an idea I got from this list serve last year. It is also a great thing...
I have done this for several years and really like it. On the third or fourth day of school, I give the students the final exam. I tell them if they complete...
Gladly! We had a great time with it! -http://www.gatesscience.info/teamescience/pringle.htm There are a few other versionds that I've seen, but I think this...
Check out the link in my last post....When it's time (octoberish, we can pair up!) I think we can request it. ... before so I would need a little "hand...
very cool!!! ... Open House display. ... class assignment was an idea I got from this list serve last year. It is also a great thing to have hanging up in the...
Sounds great! The site will update its dates...looks like the timeline is from last year? Anyway, I get the idea :) Sounds like something fun the kids can...
I think this one fits a lot of us in more ways than one at this point in our lives, ESPECIALLY THOSE JUST RETURNING TO WORK! POSITIVE QUOTE OF THE DAY ... Far...
Hi! I love this activity! Now, when you smash the burger, do you really smash it, like hard so that burger pieces go everywhere? How do you keep the mess down?...
I just mash it on a couple of paper towels and the messier the better. Pieces usually fly and it can get quite messy. The look on their faces is worth it. ...
Deb- Feel free to use them however you can! I'm glad you are finding them useful. Robyn ... From: Deb To: middleschoolscience@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday,...
What's the name of the book for physics? Thanks Charlotte in E. TX ... From: Vaneesa Thompson To: middleschoolscience@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 01,...
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In arranging desks and grouping students, research is finding that if the groups are mixed boys/girls then especially during the labs boys do the experiments...
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HI, when starting up a science class I would encourage you to find labs that are simple grocery store or hardware store materials, one place to ask about...
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I am in New Mexico. Any life science test will do, as I can change it to fit our standards. That would be easier than starting from scratch. I appreciate...
My school district provides a space for my website. You may look at mine and use any ideas. I am still working on it. If you have any suggestions to make it...
I like how you did your notes. What is that on line poster site? It looks very interesting. Mary Lynn ... From: middleschoolscience@yahoogroups.com ...