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Why I Sell on Teachers Pay Teachers
Learn why I sell science teaching resources on Teachers Pay Teachers and how TPT helps busy middle and high school teachers find trusted, classroom-ready materials fast. This post shares my journey as The Teaching Astrophysicist, why marketplace trust and reviews matter, and how resource sales support creating better worksheets, reading passages, projects and more.
1 hour ago8 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.
11 hours ago8 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.
4 days ago9 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 275 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 204 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 185 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 146 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 116 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 298 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 215 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 157 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 115 min read
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