8th Grade Science

10 fun and simple ways to teach physical science- magnets, matter, atoms, molecules, and simple machines

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As an uncertain school year approaches, I want to take an opportunity to update you on everything from The Science Penguin that is now available as a digital resource. If you previously purchased something in printable format, any digital updates are included. Just re-download for your free update. Not all printable resources include a digital ... Read more

As teachers, we are always on a budget. Decorating classrooms can get pricey. When I first started teaching I was spending a fortune online and at teaching supply stores to buy science posters so my walls weren’t so drab. Since then, I’ve been creating my own science posters that the library will print for me ... Read more

Get everything you need to make your habitats and organisms unit come alive! Games, videos and more!

Miller's Science Space: Anchor Charts, Journals and Sooooo Much Going on!

Perfect for the SEP of argumentation! BLOG POST: What is CER (claim, evidence, and reasoning) and how to implement it in your science classroom

Using the 8 Thinking Maps in Science: Examples and Pics. Input and Output. Making connections.

Physical and Chemical Changes Anchor Chart

I have a confession to make. During my years in the science classroom, I was never able to sustain a long-term warm-up or bell-ringer routine with my