Teaching technology middle school

Are you struggling with shortened class periods? The biggest difference between being a classroom teacher and a specials teacher is that you can not overlap time. If you’re in the middle of a STEM challenge in a homeroom, you can always extend into the next period, and put your materials aside for the next day, ... Read more

Looking for some unconventional end of year science projects and activities? Check this post out for ideas! This is great for middle school science and even other subject areas! End the school year with some fun! #6thgrade #7thgrade #8thgrade

Help your middle schooler learn to code with these middle school coding projects for beginners! These are easy enough for any first-time coder to try!

Does your school participate in the Hour of Code? Here are a handful of my favorite resources for computer science and coding.

Learn about 3 strategies for interactive notebook organization that you can match to your teaching style! | 4th, 5th, and Middle School Math Interactive Notebook FREE ideas using content tabs

Robots in the Classroom: RoboKind STEM Resources for Community Building Is there a place for robots in the classroom? You bet! The folks at RoboKind have developed classroom-friendly robots and coding curriculum every teacher excited about STEM will want to check out. #classtechtips #edtech #edtechtools

Looking for a fun computer science vocabulary activity? Grab the FREE color-by-number worksheet to practice key computer science terms.

We all know and love Kahoot, right? If you do not know about Kahoot then we have a few blog posts with tips and ideas to get you up to sp...

Everything you need for getting started as a technology teacher. From planning to classroom management to decor and more!

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I happened to walk into a fourth grade class the other day and they were hard at work making moon phase boxes. They were totally adorable and the kids were completely into it. The teacher very kindly let me take some pictures (thank you Mrs. Parker!) and add to my blog. Students would need a shoe box and they need to cover the inside and inside lid with black construction paper. Using fishing wire they would hang a ping pong ball in the center of the lid so it is suspended in the center of…

Everything you need for getting started as a technology teacher. From planning to classroom management to decor and more!

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Are you considering using digital interactive notebooks in your class, but not sure how they actually work? Be sure to read this post - How to Use a Digital Interactive Notebook for ideas. In this post, I am sharing all about how I am using digital interactive notebooks in my high school math classes, but they can be used in any class, including ELA, science, and social studies.

Get the kids off screens and introduce them to the world of coding with these fun coding activities. Printable coding worksheets included!

In an age where information is at our fingertips, finding the right resources to spark curiosity and foster understanding in young minds is key. This comprehensive guide introduces a selection of fifteen diverse and engaging science websites for middle school students, each offering a unique approach to scientific exploration and learning.

Learn how to integrate the this Cup Blowing STEM Challenge in the classroom with this engaging STEM project and lesson plan that incorporates math and science standards. STEM Challenge, STEM lessons for elementary, STEM lessons for middle school, scientific method, graphing, data collection, science vocabulary, STEM activities in the classroom.

Unlock the power of gamification in your classroom! Our blog post reveals how to boost student engagement through creative game-based strategies. Explore practical tips for interactive and joyful learning. #ClassroomGamification #FunLearning #TeachingInnovation #StudentEngagement

5 Easy Back to School Technology Projects for computers, laptops and/or Chromebooks