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.

Homeschool science made easy: ready-to-use reading passages, research templates, critical thinking frameworks, complete units, worksheets, games, slides & hexagonal thinking - spark curiosity across biology, chemistry, physics & Earth science while saving prep time.