Bits and Pieces of Middle School

As we study the respiratory system, the movement of the diaphragm can be confusing for students.  This year, I decided to make a model with ...

In the sixth grade science, we just wrapped up out chapter on the atmosphere.  As part of that chapter, we focused on altitude, density of a...

This year I have a really great group of writers.  Many of them love creative writing especially when they can incorporate dialogue!  I try ...

Eighth grade students had the opportunity to build boats out of tin foil, straws, and tape.  After their boats were completed, they added pe...

Personally, I think understanding the flow of blood can be very challenging for students especially when they are just learning the parts of...

I tutor 4th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students in math.  As I was working with my sixth graders on area, it became clear to me that they did ...