Explore November 24 in science history: the 1639 transit of Venus observed by Jeremiah Horrocks and William Crabtree, Charles Darwin’s *On the Origin of Species* published in 1859, and Apollo 12’s return from the Moon in 1969. Includes classroom ideas for teaching astronomy, evolution and space science, plus more science milestones for November and December. Discover ready-to-use Science on This Day resources for teachers.

Explore November 23 in science history: Johannes Diderik van der Waals and real gases, Henry Moseley’s X-ray experiments and the periodic table, and an early coin-operated phonograph that helped bring recorded music to public spaces. Includes classroom discussion ideas and more STEM milestones for November and December. Discover the November and December Science on This Day resources for ready-to-use science starters.

Explore November 22 in science history: Louis Néel’s research into magnetic materials, Andrew Huxley’s work on nerve impulses, and the release of *Toy Story*, the first feature-length computer-animated film. Includes classroom discussion ideas and more STEM milestones for November and December. Explore the November and December Science on This Day activity sets for ready-to-use science history starters.

Explore Science on This Day for 6 November with Tycho’s Supernova, Adolphe Sax and the invention of the saxophone, and NASA’s Pioneer 9 spacecraft. Find practical middle and high school science activities connecting astronomy, scientific evidence, sound waves, engineering and solar space weather. Discover 109 November science history stories in four classroom-ready formats.

Explore Science on This Day for 5 November with Edwin Armstrong’s FM radio demonstration, China’s Chang’e 1 Moon mission and India’s Mars Orbiter Mission. Discover practical middle and high school science activities connecting wave physics, lunar exploration, remote sensing and engineering design. Find 109 November science history stories in four classroom-ready formats.

Discover Science on This Day for 1 November with three classroom-ready science history stories: the 1755 Lisbon earthquake, the 1952 Ivy Mike nuclear test and the 1962 Mars 1 launch. Explore practical activities for middle and high school science, plus ideas for teaching physics, Earth science, space exploration and scientific ethics throughout November.

Discover how to use Strange But True science facts and 2 Truths and a Lie activities to make middle and high school science more collaborative, curious and memorable. Learn practical ways to use surprising facts, scientific misconceptions, discussion, evidence and student-created challenges across biology, chemistry, physics, Earth science, space and health.

Explore a choose-your-own-adventure science ebook about stars designed for middle and high school science. This interactive astronomy resource combines a branching spaceship story with stellar science, including black holes, neutron stars, supernovae, white dwarfs, pulsars and more. Discover practical ways teachers can use this interactive stars ebook for reading, extension work, critical thinking, substitute lessons and astronomy units.

Discover 25 science anchor charts that help upper elementary, middle school, and high school students build science vocabulary, reading comprehension, critical thinking, evidence-based reasoning, and scientific literacy. Explore practical science reading graphic organizers for questioning, vocabulary, data, experimental design, comparison, summarizing, visual analysis, and connecting science concepts across the curriculum.

Textbook fatigue is real. Discover why targeted science reading passages outperform traditional science textbooks when building deep conceptual understanding and literacy in middle school. This guide compares cognitive load, student engagement, and NGSS alignment, offering practical classroom tips and low-prep reading resources to replace outdated, dense text walls with active learning. Perfect for science teachers shifting toward literacy-first STEM instruction.

Searching for the best homeschool science resources for grades 5–10? This practical guide breaks down how to teach upper-level science at home without stress. Learn how to build strong science literacy, critical thinking, and independence using structured reading comprehension passages, flexible unit bundles, and curated free resources. Perfect for homeschool families looking to master biology, chemistry, and physics seamlessly.

Looking for a comprehensive middle school science vocabulary list to boost literacy? Discover 500+ essential NGSS words broken down across Life, Physical, Earth, and Space science. Learn practical, actionable teacher strategies like hexagonal thinking, CER frameworks, and contextual reading passages to help your students master Tier 3 terms easily. Perfect for lesson planning, differentiation, and building science vocabulary retention.

Discover practical, classroom-tested strategies for teaching science reading comprehension in upper elementary and middle school without boring your students. Learn how to boost science literacy, build vocabulary, encourage critical thinking, differentiate instruction, and engage learners with high-interest science reading activities, investigations, and research projects that make informational texts meaningful and memorable.

Rethinking homework in science class? This guide shares research-backed arguments against busywork, why traditional science homework can reinforce misconceptions and widen inequity, and practical alternatives for middle and high school: more in-class practice, optional enrichment, and the 10-minute rule with real-world tasks that build curiosity and science literacy.

Explore an incredible range of chemistry reading passages with questions for grades 5–11. This blog post shares practical ways to use science articles as lesson hooks, literacy routines, sub plans, extension tasks and review, plus topic ideas like pH, ionic vs covalent bonds, elements and compounds, equilibrium, redox, acids and bases, the mol, the periodic table, sustainable chemistry and more.

Discover why a science resource subscription can be a true classroom powerhouse. This blog post explains a Science Resource Lucky Dip that delivers 5 ready-to-use resources each month, helping teachers save planning time, boost science literacy, and build a growing library of reading passages, projects, critical thinking tasks, games and more.

Discover how to use science debate to boost critical thinking, literacy and engagement in middle and high school. This blog post unpacks step by step debate routines plus ready to use resources on organ transplants, ocean exploration, green chemistry, Christmas science, space exploration and genetics / genetic engineering.

Help your students master Punnett squares with simple, classroom ready genetics practice problems. This blog post shares step by step examples, monohybrid and dihybrid crosses, plus engaging worksheet and sketch activities using coins and dice for middle and high school science.

Bring December to life with Christmas science! Explore engaging lessons on reindeer adaptations, candy cane chemistry, artificial snow, and more. Discover festive reading passages, research projects, and debate resources that boost curiosity, deepen scientific thinking, and make seasonal teaching meaningful, fun, and easy for middle and high school science classrooms. Perfect for busy teachers wanting creative, ready-to-use ideas.

8 free Earth science resources: “Where do dead things go?”, insects, extreme adaptations, asexual reproduction & animal adaptations. Includes science reading passages with questions, research project templates, and a Strange-but-True + 2 Truths & a Lie activity set.