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Science on This Day: December 7 | Apollo 17, Jupiter Exploration, and Gerard Kuiper
Explore December 7 in science history! Discover Apollo 17’s iconic “Blue Marble” photograph of Earth, NASA’s Galileo spacecraft arriving at Jupiter, and Dutch-born astronomer Gerard Kuiper’s contributions to planetary science. These three events connect space exploration, geology, astronomy, and engineering, with practical discussion ideas for middle and high school science. Explore 132 December events in the Science on This Day classroom resource.
Oct 227 min read


November 30 in Science History: Mark Twain, Jagadish Chandra Bose and a Meteorite That Hit a Woman
Explore November 30 in science history: Mark Twain’s unusual connection to Halley’s Comet, Jagadish Chandra Bose’s pioneering work on radio waves and plant responses, and the meteorite that struck Ann Hodges in 1954. These stories connect astronomy, physics and biology with ready-to-use classroom discussion ideas. Discover interactive activities, slides, spreadsheets and printable resources in the November and December Science on This Day calendars.
Oct 227 min read


Science on This Day: November 27 Anders Celsius's temperature scale, the Nobel Prizes, and the Soviet Mars 2 lander
On November 27, discover how Anders Celsius's temperature scale was reversed, why Alfred Nobel created the Nobel Prizes, and how the Soviet Mars 2 lander became the first human-made object to reach Mars. These science history stories connect physics, ethics and space exploration, with practical discussion ideas for middle and high school science. Explore 109 events in my November Science on This Day classroom resource, available in interactive HTML, slides, spreadsheet and PD
Oct 218 min read


Science on This Day: 14 November | Leibniz, Bakelite and the Birth of a New Island
Explore Science on This Day for 14 November with Leibniz’s contributions to calculus, Leo Baekeland’s development of Bakelite, and the volcanic formation of Surtsey. Find practical middle and high school activities connecting mathematics, polymers, materials science, geology and ecological succession. Discover 109 November science history stories in four classroom-ready formats.
Oct 177 min read


Science on This Day: 12 November | Voyager 1 at Saturn, the Reusable Space Shuttle and the World Wide Web
Explore Science on This Day for 12 November with Voyager 1’s encounter with Saturn, the Space Shuttle Columbia’s second mission, and the 1990 World Wide Web proposal. Find practical middle and high school activities connecting planetary science, reusable spacecraft engineering and computing. Discover 109 November science history stories in four classroom-ready formats.
Oct 177 min read


Science on This Day: 11 November | Tycho Brahe’s Supernova, the Einstein-Szilard Refrigerator and Gemini 12
Explore Science on This Day for 11 November with Tycho Brahe’s observations of a supernova, the Einstein-Szilard refrigerator design, and NASA’s Gemini 12 mission. Find practical middle and high school activities connecting astronomy, thermal physics, engineering design and space exploration. Discover 109 November science history stories in four classroom-ready formats.
Oct 167 min read


Science on This Day: 10 November | World Science Day, Lunokhod 1 and the Announcement of Windows
Explore Science on This Day for 10 November with World Science Day for Peace and Development, the launch of Luna 17 carrying Lunokhod 1, and Microsoft's announcement of Windows. Find practical middle and high school activities connecting science and society, space robotics, communication delays and computing history. Discover 109 November science history stories in four classroom-ready formats.
Oct 167 min read


Wild Question Inquiry: A Simple Science Warm-Up Activity for Deeper Student Thinking in Science
I’ve based the structure on your uploaded free example, particularly the 3 to 5 minute small-group question-generation routine, the rapid-fire warm-up purpose, and the progression toward more complex questioning.
# Wild Question Inquiry: A Simple Science Warm-Up Activity for Deeper Student Thinking in Science
What happens when you show students a scientific image and simply tell them to ask questions?
Not answer questions. Not identify vocabulary. Not explain what they ca
Oct 710 min read


How to Use Scientific Debate in Middle and High School Science
Looking for practical ways to use debate in science class? This guide explains how to teach scientific debate in upper elementary, middle school and high school, including a simple 1–2 lesson structure, debate rules, student roles, evidence, rebuttals and reflection. Explore ready-to-use science debate activities covering genetics, space exploration, green chemistry, oceans, environmental science, medicine and more.
Sep 2512 min read


Science Still Needs Wonder: Why Play, Curiosity and Awe Matter in Middle and High School Science
Science teaching should still inspire wonder. Discover practical ways middle and high school science teachers can use curiosity, surprising questions, everyday science, reading, research and hands-on experiences to make biology, chemistry, physics and space science more engaging. Explore how wonder can support scientific literacy, critical thinking and meaningful learning in the age of AI.
Sep 1114 min read


Buy an Atoms and Isotopes Unit Plan for Science Teachers
Explore how to teach atoms and isotopes with clear, engaging unit plans for middle and high school science. This blog post shares practical ideas for explaining atomic structure, isotopes like carbon-12 and carbon-14, hands-on activities, assessment tips, and ways to save prep time while boosting student understanding and curiosity about the building blocks of matter.
Mar 235 min read


Effective Strategies for Engaging Science Lesson Plans
Discover effective strategies for engaging science lesson plans that save time and boost student curiosity. Explore practical ideas for middle and high school science, including hands-on activities, differentiated instruction, interactive tools, assessment tips, and ready-to-use classroom resources. Find lesson planning support that makes science teaching more exciting, organized, and impactful.
Mar 125 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


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


Using AI As A Science Lab Partner: Why I’m Excited, What I’ll Try, And How You Can Too
Bring AI into your science classroom the right way. Have AI draft a short essay, fact list, or mock lab report, then let students critique, fact-check, and improve it. Includes lesson ideas, prompts, rubrics, and safety tips.
Aug 19, 20256 min read


Atoms Worksheets For a Middle School Science Lesson
Hook middle school scientists with 14 engaging atoms & periodic table resources: theory slides, Elements Trumps game, 19 worksheets, simulations, hexagonal thinking & research templates. Ready-to-use lesson plans, Google Slides, answer keys - perfect for NGSS classrooms. Grab the bundle now!
Jul 24, 20259 min read


Trumps Science Games for Middle and High School
Engage your class with Trumps Science Games! Explore 32 elements, forces, organ fun facts, and interactive science for Middle & High School.
Mar 7, 20258 min read


Free Middle School Science Sub Emergency Ideas
Grab free emergency sub plans for science teachers! Engage students with digital/printable resources for stress-free coverage.
Feb 24, 202512 min read


Science Top Trumps Elements Deck of Cards Game
Power up science lessons with my Elements Top Trumps game! 32 key elements, facts, and classroom excitement—perfect for science teachers.
Feb 18, 20254 min read


How to Use Questioning Strategies for Science Reading
Ignite science reading with powerful questioning strategies. Explore anchor charts & organizers to boost student comprehension now!
Feb 14, 202511 min read
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