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Teaching Levels of Organization Without Overwhelming Your Students
Low-prep ways to teach levels of organization in middle school science, including cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, and a gallery walk activity.
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A Meaningful Mother’s Day Social Studies Activity for Middle School
Try a low-prep Mother’s Day social studies activity that connects Greek mythology, reflection, and student creativity for middle school classrooms.
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Unlocking the Magic: 4 Strategies for Teaching Text Structure with Disney
Let’s face it: “informational text structure” isn’t exactly a phrase that makes students jump for joy. It usually ranks right up there wi…
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4 Easy Ways to Teach Parts of a Flower in Upper Elementary Science
Teach parts of a flower with simple science activities, diagrams, observation, and a no-prep gallery walk for plant anatomy and flower structure.
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4 Easy Ways to Teach Ocean Currents in Middle School Science
Need a simple way to teach ocean currents? Try these four middle school science strategies, including a print-and-go ocean currents gallery walk.
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4 Easy Ways to Review Ancient Rome with a Fun Game
Review Ancient Rome with simple test prep ideas, topic sorts, quick question rounds, and a free Trashketball review game for 6th grade social studies.
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4 Easy Ways to Use a Create a Civilization Project in Middle School Social Studies
Use a Create a Civilization project to help middle school social studies students apply GRAPES, review ancient civilizations, and show creative understandi…
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4 Easy Ways to Teach Ancient Egypt in Middle School Social Studies
Teach Ancient Egypt with four easy middle school social studies strategies, including maps, GRAPES notes, primary sources, and a free foldable brochure act…
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Fun Ways to Teach Weathering and Erosion in Science
Looking for fun ways to teach weathering and erosion? Try these upper elementary and middle school science ideas, including visuals, comparisons, and a wea…
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Teaching Levels of Organization Without Overwhelming Your Students
Low-prep ways to teach levels of organization in middle school science, including cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, and a gallery walk activity.
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4 Easy Ways to Review Ancient Rome with a Fun Game
Review Ancient Rome with simple test prep ideas, topic sorts, quick question rounds, and a free Trashketball review game for 6th grade social studies.
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4 Easy Ways to Teach Parts of a Flower in Upper Elementary Science
Teach parts of a flower with simple science activities, diagrams, observation, and a no-prep gallery walk for plant anatomy and flower structure.
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4 Easy Ways to Use a Create a Civilization Project in Middle School Social Studies
Use a Create a Civilization project to help middle school social studies students apply GRAPES, review ancient civilizations, and show creative understandi…
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Teaching Colonial Protests: 4 Engaging Strategies for Upper Elementary Social Studies
Teach colonial protests and the causes of the American Revolution with four engaging upper elementary social studies strategies, including a low-prep galle…
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4 Engaging Ways to Teach Ancient Greece Achievements
Teach Ancient Greece achievements with movement, discussion, visuals, and a free gallery walk reading stations activity for middle school social studies.
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