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An Incredible Range of Chemistry School Science Reading Passages
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.
Dec 20, 20257 min read


How to Use Comprehensive Reading Passages with Questions in Science Class
Learn how to use science reading passages with questions to boost scientific literacy and save planning time. This blog post shares practical ways to use articles as lesson starters, weekly reading tasks, sub plans, extension work, fast-finishers, and lesson fillers, plus topic examples across biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, health and space science.
Dec 18, 20257 min read


Can you use debate to effectively teach middle / high school science?
Can debate improve middle and high school science learning? This blog post shares practical tips for running evidence-based science debates, boosting engagement, literacy and critical thinking. Learn simple debate structures, classroom management tricks, and ready-to-use debate topics like genetics, organ donation, oceans, green chemistry, Christmas science and human ecosystem interactions.
Dec 16, 20258 min read


Science Resource Lucky Dip - A Resource Powerhouse
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.
Dec 15, 20259 min read


Science (Cards) Against Humanity – a hilarious teaching resource
Turn exam review into game night with a Science Against Humanity card game. This Cards Against Humanity–style resource uses biology, chemistry and physics prompts and responses (clean and spicy sets) to help older students revise key concepts, boost science vocabulary and laugh while they learn in high school, homeschool or university.
Dec 13, 20259 min read


Why I Like to Use Debate as a Tool to Teach Science
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.
Dec 8, 20259 min read


Key Genetics Practice Problems with Simple Punnett Squares
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.
Dec 4, 20259 min read


How Can Christmas Trees and Reindeer Refresh Your Biology Class?
Bring December alive with reindeer adaptations and Christmas tree biology! Explore engaging ways to teach winter survival, plant adaptations, and festive ecology while boosting student curiosity. Discover ready-to-use reading passages, research projects, and debate activities that make seasonal science meaningful, rigorous, and easy to teach in middle and high school classrooms.
Nov 28, 20254 min read


Why I Like to Infuse a Bit of Christmas Science Into My Classroom
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.
Nov 27, 20255 min read


Why I’m So Excited to Offer Science Teacher Resource Subscription Services
Discover why a science resource subscription is a game changer for middle and high school teachers. Get 5 high-quality resources each month across biology, chemistry, physics, space science, earth science, and health topics—saving over 50% monthly. Access ready-to-go lessons, projects, readings, and critical thinking tools that boost engagement, save planning time, and support stronger, more creative science teaching.
Nov 20, 20254 min read


Why I Believe It Is a Good Idea for New Science Teachers to Use Ready-to-Go Resources
Discover why ready-to-go science resources help new teachers save time, build confidence, set strong classroom expectations, and create safe, curious learning environments. Learn how free and affordable resources can support middle and high school science teaching, reduce planning stress, and help educators focus on students, routines, and meaningful instruction. Perfect for new science teachers seeking guidance and support.
Nov 18, 20255 min read


Why Black Holes Are Awesome to Learn About
Discover a ready-to-teach Black Holes Focus Bundle for grades 6–12: science reading passage with questions, research project template, multi-level critical thinking framework, Strange but True + Two Truths & a Lie activities, and hexagonal thinking. Perfect for NGSS-aligned, low-prep astronomy and space science lessons.
Nov 14, 20256 min read


Why Do I Give Away Over 100 Free Middle & High School Science Resources?
100 free science resources: lesson plans, worksheets, labs, Google Slides, reading passages with questions, research templates & games. Perfect for middle & high school, NGSS-aligned. Download classroom-ready freebies now!
Nov 11, 20256 min read


Why I Use Strange But True Facts To Engage Science Students
Engage science students with Strange but True facts + Two Truths & a Lie! Ready Google Slides, printables & answer keys for middle/high school. Perfect for bell work, stations, sub plans, NGSS skills & critical thinking. Free samples inside.
Oct 29, 20258 min read


8 Free Emergency Space Science - Sub Plan - Resources
8 free space science resources for middle & high school: massive stars, neutron stars, Mars rovers, black holes & exploration. Includes articles with questions, research templates, Hexagonal Thinking, and a Strange-but-True + 2 Truths & a Lie set.
Oct 21, 20255 min read


8 Free Biology / Life Science Resources for Middle / High School Teachers
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.
Oct 15, 20257 min read


Free Resources for Earth Science Teachers
7 free Earth science resources on animal terraforming, tectonic plates, glaciers, and types of rocks. Get science reading passages with questions, research project templates, and a critical thinking framework.
Oct 11, 20255 min read


Why My Science Resources Are Perfect For Home Schooling
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.
Oct 7, 20259 min read


9 Free Physics Resources for School
9 free physics resources on many topics: science reading passages with questions (science articles), research project templates, and a science story on discovering X-rays. Download now!
Sep 30, 20255 min read


Genetics Problems to Ensure Bio Practice + Answers
Comprehensive genetics unit for middle & high school: monohybrid & dihybrid inheritance, traits, DNA & RNA, genetic engineering, and population adaptations. Includes leveled readings, practice problems, activities, and assessments - ready to teach and differentiate.
Sep 23, 20254 min read
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