I like to spend a bit of time reviewing matter, forces, and energy before I get started on Earth Science content because i feel like it provides the foundation needed to really understand Earth Science. Matter, forces, and energy is really the foundational building blocks that are used to understand some of the Earth Science phenomena we experience on Earth.

How I Start Off With Matter

I love using short videos in class. I incorporate videos in almost each class period because sometimes hearing me explain something and then seeing someone else explain the same concept with different visuals is exactly what my students need.

Here’s the first video I show.

After the video, we talk through my Intro to Matter slides. I read these to students one at a time while they’re working through guided notes. I have them keep these notes in their science binder so they can refer back to them later. I’m not sure about you, but we have midterms, and students ALWAYS forget the material we started learning back in the beginning of the year.

Of course, you can make your own slides for this, but I use my Introduction to Matter Slides. They cover matter, pure substances and mixtures, states of matter, changes of state, and mass versus weight.

I love these guided notes because they are super easy to fill in. At this age, I prefer this over asking students to copy every single word from a slide. It’s impossible to keep moving through the lesson without me hearing them ask for more time or tell me they’re not done yet.

Matter Continues…

We’re kicking off this day with these videos. The way our curriculum is structured, this information should be a review for the students. In addition, they go more in-depth with this information in chemistry.

As a big Disney fan, I LOVE the title of this video.

After the videos, students complete worksheets to understand matter. This worksheet is a 3-page no prep activity that allows students to actually review what they’ve learned in the last few days.

It’s the perfect homework or independent classwork activity to see where your students are in their understanding of the concept. Download my States of Matter worksheet FOR FREE on TPT and don’t forget to follow my shop!

The Force Is With Us

My intro to this day starts with 3 short videos.

This first video is about the two different types of forces. One thing to know before showing it is that the video uses the term non-contact forces. Our textbook calls these field forces. They’re referring to forces that act without direct contact, so I point out the vocabulary difference before we move on.

Next, we watch contact forces, which focus on the various examples of contact forces.

I end the videos with a similar video to the contact forces, but this time showing non-contact force (field force) examples.

I like separating these because we’re about to do the contact versus field force whiteboard game. Students have already seen examples of each before I start calling out scenarios.

After these videos, we complete our forces and matter doodle notes.

As an incentive to make their notes pretty and neat, I give the students an extra point for coloring the doodle notes. The notes are kept in their binder to help them study.

A Group Game

Next, I bring out the whiteboards.

Students work with a partner or small group. I call out an example, say, “Ready, set, go!” and they race to write whether it shows a contact force or a field force/non-contact force. I use these individual whiteboards so I can give them to each partner

Here are the examples I use:

• Drop a ball: Answer is field force. Gravity pulls the ball toward Earth without touching it.
• Push a book across a desk: Answer is Contact force. Your hand touches the book to move it.
• Slide a book and let it stop: Answer is Contact force. The book and desk touch, creating friction.
• Bring two magnets close together: Answer is Field force. The magnets can attract without touching.
• Turn the magnets so they push apart: Answer is Field force. The magnets repel without touching.
• Stretch a rubber band: Answer is Contact force. You have to touch and pull the rubber band.
• Push a toy car: Answer is Contact force. Your hand touches the car to make it move.
• Pull an object with a string: Answer is Contact force. The string touches and pulls the object.
• Rub a balloon on your hair and hold it near paper: Answer is Field force. The charged balloon can attract the paper without touching it.
• Drop a pencil: Answer is Field force. Gravity pulls the pencil toward Earth without touching it.

Remember not to make this complicated. It should be a fun, engaging game.

I like doing this after students have already learned the definitions because it’s an informal assessment that helps me determine where the students are with learning the content.

Energy

Students first review the difference between potential and kinetic energy. This is an important concept because it helps explain Earth’s formation and some of Earth’s natural processes.

This introduces potential and kinetic energy and gives students a basic comparison between the two types of energy before we start our notes.

You can make your own presentation to discuss energy, or you can use my Introduction to Energy slides and guided notes.

The lesson covers potential and kinetic energy along with thermal, sound, electrical, magnetic, chemical, light, and nuclear energy. The resource also includes two graphic organizers. Please note that this is a very introductory lesson. I don’t need my Earth Science students doing a deep dive into every form of energy right now.

Physical Versus Chemical Change Hands-On Demo

After these two videos, we begin with our hands-on activity!

This quick hands-on activity helps students to really connect the concepts with real-world situations. When I say quick, I mean quick! This is one of those labs that doesn’t require a lot of materials, a bunch of prep, or a clean-up period.

I put the students into five groups and give each table one set of materials.

Station 1: Ice in a jar with a candle warmer
Station 2: Paper
Station 3: Effervescent tablet and water
Station 4: Milk and vinegar
Station 5: Salt and water

Station 1 turns on the candle warmer. Station 2 tears the paper. Station 3 drops the tablet into the water. Station 4 adds vinegar to milk. Station 5 adds salt to water and stirs.

I draw a simple table on the board with four columns: Station | Items | Type of Change | Evidence.

Then I go around the room one station at a time.

I ask the group: What did you do? What did you observe? Physical or chemical? What’s your evidence?

Everyone else records what happened at that station. Here’s what you can expect:

Station 1; turn on the candle warmer: physical change – state change, but the substance is the same
Station 2: rip up the paper: physical change – size/shape change, but the substance is the same
Station 3: drop the effervescent tablet in the water: chemical change – gas bubbles are evidence of a chemical change
Station 4: add the vinegar to the milk: chemical change – a new solid material forms
Station 5: add the salt into the water and stir. : physical change – salt dissolves, but remains the same substance

How do you incorporate matter into your Earth Science classes? Tell me in the comments!

This week, our theme is Thinking Like An Earth Scientist! I’ve broken this blog post down into 4 ways to start your Earth Science Class because each day I choose a different way to accomplish this theme. The second week of school for us always starts on a Tuesday after a holiday, so this structure is perfect for a four-day school week.

I want my students to understand what science is, why we study Earth Science, and get an introduction to some of the terms they’re going to hear all year.

What Is Science?

We’re kicking off the week with an independent, in-seat activity that will get the kids thinking about science in a different way.

I have the students complete this FREE What is Science Cube activity from TPT.

Students use their laptops/Chromebooks to work through the activity to complete their cubes. This actually took the students the entire class period to finish. I emphasized the importance of neatness, color, and thoughtful answers. These are major grading points for me, so this is a great opportunity for me to remind students of some of the class culture we talked about during Week 1 of Back to School.

I created a rubric to use to grade the What I Science Cube activity. Feel free to save it below to use for your classroom as well.

Overall, this is a great slow roll into our second week of school. The students have something to work on, and I can circulate and help where needed.

Why Study Earth Science?

This is my day 2! My essential question for today is “Why study Earth Science?”

I start out class with this video as an introduction.

After the video, we have a discussion about why we study Earth Science. I do this because it’s important to me that the students don’t just think everything we learn is just information to regurgitate on their test. What we’re learning in class has real uses in our everyday lives.

For this next part of the lesson, I showed students this video about Tilly Smith. And yes, I already know this video is old. Be prepared that the students will let you know as well…they are middle schoolers after all, but it’s a great video, and I promise it’s memorable. The bit about the frothy beer tends to stick with my students the most, of course.

Tilly Smith learned about tsunamis in school and later recognized warning signs of a tsunami while on vacation with her family. It’s an easy example for students to understand how we can take Earth Science outside the classroom because Tilly was obviously a student too!

After the video, we talked about how learning science can help us understand what’s happening around us and sometimes help other people.

Students will work in groups to come up 3-5 different ways science can be used in their lives to understand what’s happening around us and to help other people. The examples have to be realistic for their actual life and make sense in the real world.

Models, Hypotheses, Theories, Laws, Data

Day three is where we’re starting to get into vocabulary they’ll be seeing throughout the year. Most of this should be a good science review for them.

I start the class with this video, and while they watch, I write down the definition on the board so they have the important terms in front of them.

Theory: A well-supported explanation of how or why something happens in the natural world. Theories EXPLAIN.

Law: Describes patterns and relationships in the natural world. Laws DESCRIBE.

After the video, I give students a handout they can complete while we go over these slides, which cover models, hypotheses, scientific theories, scientific laws, and data.

I use this lesson in several of my science classes because these aren’t just Earth Science terms; students are definitely going to see these terms again.

My goal for today is for students to complete the worksheet, but if they don’t have time, I give them a few extra minutes on day 4.

Earth Science Career Exploration

This is our last day of teaching my intro to Earth Science. I end the week with a Earth Science Career Exploration.

I give the students a list of careers: Geologist, petrologist, mineralogist, seismologist, hydrologist, marine scientist, meteorologist, astronomer, engineer, climatologist, and astrobiologist.

Each student picks one that sounds interesting and spends the rest of class using their chromebooks/laptops to complete the worksheet.

You can download the worksheet for FREE here.

This is the perfect way to end the week because it gives students a practical end to the information they’ve learned all week. They can see that people use these careers in real life and make a difference in our world.

If I have extra time, I will cold call on students to share some of what they learned.

I hope you loved these ideas for your second week of teaching Earth Science to your middle school students. At this point in the year, students are still learning routines and classroom culture, and I’m still learning names and personalities, so this is a great slow roll into our content.

Like a lot of new teachers, I could plan engaging back to school activities, but I struggled with what came next. How was I going to transition from icebreakers and classroom expectations into actual science content without losing students’ interest? How could I introduce concepts that feel meaningful without overwhelming them during the first few weeks of school?

One of the goals I set for myself during that first year probably seems overly simplistic and shallow, but it was simple and worked well as a guiding light all school year. My goal was to minimize the deer-in-the-headlights look whenever I started teaching. I wanted genuine interest and a desire to learn. If I were lucky, I wanted to see some excitement too!

Over time, I developed a flow that helped students ease into physical science while still making space for curiosity and building respect for the subject. Here’s exactly how I introduce physical science to my high school students.

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Day 1: “What Is Science?” and Why It Matters

On the first day of the unit, I challenge students to think about a simple question: What is science?

When I introduce physical science to my students, I want them to be able to define science, but more importantly, I want them to understand why science matters in their lives. We discuss why people study science and how scientific discoveries impact the world around us.

The three major reasons we learn science are that humans are naturally curious, we want to understand the world around us, and we can use scientific knowledge to help people and solve problems.

Many students enter physical science convinced it isn’t their favorite subject. Before we dive into content, I want them to see the value of what they’re about to learn.

I’ve found that by the end of the year, my students are often saying things like “I’ve never been good at science, but I liked this class,” or “This is the best I’ve ever done in science,” and “I was talking to my dad about what we learned this weekend.”

Those comments light me up inside because they remind me why I love what I do! To be honest, though, these kinds of comments didn’t just happen by accident. I believe they came about because we established the importance of science from the very beginning.

If you’d like a ready-to-use PowerPoint that covers these concepts and includes an activity about science careers, you can find that resource on TPT.

Day 1 Assignment: Introduce Scientific Fields with a Choice Board Activity

To end Day 1, I have my students complete a career exploration choice board.

Students select a scientific field from a provided list and then choose one task from a menu of options. Their response should be 10–15 well-written sentences that demonstrate understanding of the field they selected.

I also encourage students to include at least two sources they used during their research. This is optional, but it holds them accountable and decreases the amount of cheating.

They tend to truly enjoy this activity because they’re learning about real-world careers and discovering how science connects to potential future jobs. Because the assignment is personalized, they tend to be more engaged than they would be with a traditional worksheet.

I typically assign any unfinished work as homework, and students rarely complain because the activity feels relevant and interesting.

Day 2: Models, Laws, and Theories Before the Scientific Method

On Day 2, we begin discussing how scientists explain and understand the world. I use my PowerPoint to teach students about the three types of models we use in science: physical models, conceptual models, and mathematical models. 

We also discuss the difference between scientific laws and scientific theories, which is a distinction many students have never considered before.

To check understanding, students complete a Scientific Theories, Laws, and Models Check Your Understanding activity before we move on. 

You can download this matching activity here.

Understandably, students often have misconceptions about theories and laws. Addressing those misconceptions early helps build confidence before introducing more complex scientific concepts later in the year. I try to use examples they’ll see throughout the year to make it relevant for them.

Day 2 Assignment: Concept Review Activity

After the lesson and the check for understanding, students complete a concept review activity that reviews what we’ve learned these last few days. If you don’t want to download my concept review activity, you can also have the students simply answer the questions in the review section of the chapter. The idea here is both practice and an informal assessment of what they’ve learned so far.

The concept review allows students to revisit key concepts independently before we move into the scientific method. As with most of my assignments, anything not completed in class becomes homework. In addition, it helps the students start developing the habit of using their notes to study and find answers. When I’m checking answers to these worksheets, I’m looking for the exact answers from my slides and their notes. This helps me know the students are actually doing the work and not just coping and pasting answers from the internet.

I’ve found that easing into physical science and focusing on the “why” before the content makes a huge difference throughout the rest of the school year.

Instead of immediately jumping into vocabulary, formulas, or the scientific method, students first develop an appreciation for what science is and why it matters. Once that foundation is established, the transition into more challenging content becomes much smoother.

If you’re a new physical science teacher or looking for some fresh ideas to start the new year, I hope this sequence gives you some ideas for introducing physical science without overwhelming your students.

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The idea of schoolwide STEM Day was sparked by my previous profession as an education and outreach professional who participated in hundreds of STEM Days. As a teacher, I knew that I wanted to find a way to bring real STEM professionals to the school to show students that what they’re learning in class can really translate into the real world. What’s more, choosing local professionals helped the students learn about STEM events and opportunities happening in their own community.

Last month, my school hosted our first schoolwide STEM day, which was both memorable and rewarding for the students. Instead of stations being run by teachers or student leaders, I invited community STEM vendors to partner with us!

Every student group met with our vendors for about 5 minutes, then rotated. They were able to connect with real professionals in a high-impact, fun way.

In this post, I’m breaking down exactly how I planned the schoolwide STEM Day, how I ran the day, and the lessons learned so your school can do it too! Also, even if you’re not in a formal school setting, I’ve attending these with a homeschool coop, and it still works well!

Why I chose a Vendor STEM Day

I chose a vendor STEM day because I wanted students to hear real voices from STEM fields. I didn’t just want them to learn what STEM stood for, I wanted to see it happening in the realworld. Our school is pre-k through 12th grade, so it was important that our STEM Day was highly engaging and varied for multiple age groups. I didn’t want the kids waiting in long lines or being bored, so we structured the day to be broken into short, five minute rotations to keep everyone’s energy high.

As a teacher, I also looked at this event from my perspective. Although we always love to have opportunities for our students, we don’t necessarily want extra work in order to participate. I made sure that this was a guiding principle while I was planning the schoolwide STEM Day.

I asked for permission to plan this event from my admin about 14-20 weeks before I planned to have the actual schoolwide STEM Day. My administration allowed me to lead the planning and run the event with periodic update meetings throughout the planning process.

Choosing Vendors

In full transparency, I have been in the STEM field in my community for over 10 so I already had a lot of built-in contacts. However, I wanted to make sure I had a wide-range of vendors to peak various student interests.

First, research! This is your brainstorming stage.

When you’re looking for vendors, make a list of all the vendors you want to invite. Check their website, social media, and if possible, fill out their vendor request form. For each potential vendor, write their name, contact number, contact email, and the contact person’s name.

For your first schoolwide STEM Day, double the number of vendors you want to attend. My goal for this schoolwide STEM day was 10 vendors. I reached out to 20 vendors and received confirmation from 11 vendors.

What To Say To Vendors

My first form of contact for each of the vendors was email. This was easiest for me to reach out to a large number of people at one time. Later, some vendors set up a phone call with me to brainstorm and talk about details, but initially, I reached out via e-mail.

At this stage, I didn’t have a lot of details to send about the event. My goal here was to make sure interested vendors saved the date and reserved their calendar to attend. At this stage, you still have time to plan the details.

Suggested Timeline: Send an email request for vendors 8-10 weeks before the event. Here is my sample e-mail.

Subject: STEM Day Invitation + Date

Hello!

My name is [Teach Go Green] and I am a ]middle and high school science teacher] at [insert school]. Our [school/co op] is excited to expand STEM opporuntities for our students in order to deepend their undersanding of how science, technology, energineering, and mathmateics connect to the real world. We are especially intersted in helping students learn STEM career paths in our local community. On [insert date], we are our hosting our first STEM Day and would love for you to host a table.

Our students are [insert adjectives: curious, engaged] and always excited about new opportunties like this! STEM Day will be a schoolwide event designed to reach [grades] in hands-on STEM experiences with organiations like you!

Please SAVE THE DATE for [school name] STEM Day on [date] and [time].

An exact schedule and number of students, along with more details will be forthcoming as the event gets closer. Snacks will be served during a “vendor break” as well as a catered lunch provided at the end of the event.

Please RSVP no later than COB [date]. Suggestion: 4-5 weeks before event date.

We hope you can join us on [date]!

Let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

Planning the Details of the Schoolwide STEM Day

This is the meat and potatoes of the event. In my opinion, this is my favorite part because I love details. For me, the more details, the better.

I planned out the day based on my goal number of vendors I wanted to attend the event. Once I received confirmations from the vendors, I was able to make mild adjustments according to my actual numbers.

1. I divided our students by grade level.
2. I assigned each group a starting vendor station
3. Timed out each rotation for 5 minutes.

Here is what my rotation system looked like:

Communication with Vendors, Staff, and Students

Communication is so important!

Throughout this process, I kept an active Google Document with my admin so they could see any updates in real time. This helped keep them informed if they needed additional information. I also set up a meeting with the admin once a month to give updates and ask any logistical questions I had at the time

For teachers, we sent out a flyer with all the information teachers needed to know, including times and location. They were also made aware of their roles and student expectations.

Communication with Vendors

For vendors, I sent out an email with the schedule, objectives, and answers to questions they may have had.

Email to vendors one month before – please customize for your event specifics.

Subject: [school/coop name] STEM DAY DETAILS: [date of event]

Hello, and thank you so much for signing up for our STEM Day!

We are incredibly excited to have you visit next month. Below you will find additional information for the day. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions or need further information.

Event Details: On [date], students will enter by grade level starting at [time] and rotate every 5 minutes to a different table. Students will have a bingo card to get stamped, marking that they have visited your table. During your 5 minutes with each group, please provide a hands-on engagement activity related to STEM and your organization. There will be a short break between elementary students (Pre-K – 5th) and middle/high school students (6th – 12th), where we will provide snacks and give you time to reset.  We have chairs for everyone, but please bring your own table*. If you do not have a table, let me know. 

Address: [insert address here]

Set Up Time: *insert time here. We allowed set up 1 hour before the event

Catered lunch served at: *insert time here. We opted for a catered lunch as a thank you to our vendors. This, of course, is optional.

Additional notes: [include event specifics and day of contact name and phone number]

Roles for Vendors, Staff, and Students

Vendor Roles

Ensure vendors know to bring hands-on activities. I told the vendors our students love activities that are messy, uses technology, is a competition or game, and anything helps them think of everyday items in a new way. Make sure to find out if your vendors need electricity or access to water, and whether they need a table and chairs or if they will bring their own. Vendors received a “stamp“/dot marker to mark the sheet of each of the students who came to their table to count as attendance for the student. I left a welcome sheet and a schedule of the day on each table.

Staff Roles

I created signs for staff to keep their students together in groups. The teachers were responsible for making sure the students were broken up into groups before they came to the gym for the schoolwide STEM day.

Student Roles

The students received a STEM bingo card. They were required to have each vendor stamp their name on the bingo card. On the back of the bingo card are reflection questions that their teacher can use with them in class after the event.

Lessons learned

Now that our first schoolwide STEM Day is done, I will incorporate an FAQ. This will help answer questions before they’re asked outloud. I will also add some sample questions for the students to ask the vendors. This will help the students stay engaged while at each of the vendor tables. I will also do a morning huddle with the vendors and staff before the event to make sure everyone knows how the day is going to go.

Integrating real STEM careers into a schoolwide STEM Day elevated student learning in ways that felt authentic, exciting, and unique. The 5-minute rotation worked so well because it kept the energy high for every class.

Whether you’re in a small school district, a large school district, or a local homeschool coop, I encourage you to plan a schoolwide STEM Day. This model is adaptable for any size.

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You can do this in your homeschool or classroom. If you work alongside other teachers, you can set up these stations in a central location, like the library or the resource room, and have each class rotate into the room. Coordinate with the other teachers in your grade/subject and make a schedule so each student has time to rotate.

These Earth Day stations can be adjusted for different grade levels too! I’ve done this even with high school students, just make each station applicable to what they may be learning in science or important Earth Day concepts. Below, I’ll give some examples to help inspire you.

Earth Day Stations: Transform your classroom into an Earth Day celebration with multiple stations:

Below is your detailed guide to running 4 Earth Day-themed stations, complete with activities for each. Grab your supplies, set expectations, and let’s make Earth Day hands-on and memorable for your students!

Step 1: Prep Your Station Rotation Plan

• Decide on your group size — I recommend 4 groups with around 5-6 students per group (adjust for your class size).
• Timing: Plan for 15-20 minutes per station. The whole event will run about 1.5 hours, including cleanup and transitions.
• Print and prep materials — Print all printables ahead of time, prep sensory bins, gather rocks, planting materials, and recyclables.
• Label your stations — Use signs or posters: “Story Time Station,” “Rock Station,” etc.
• Create a rotation chart — Display it so students know where they’re headed next.

Step 2: Introduce Earth Day Stations

Before jumping in, gather your class and explain:

• What is Earth Day?
• Each activity
• Rotation expectations (quiet voices, clean-up, teamwork)
• How they’ll rotate (timer/bell will signal when to switch)

Tip: Use a fun Earth Day video or read an Earth Day book to kick things off!

Step 3: Run The Stations

Step 4: Rotation Logistics

• Set a timer or bell for 15-35 minutes per station.
• Give a 5-minute warning for wrapping up and cleaning.
• Have students rotate clockwise to avoid traffic jams.
• Assign one adult/volunteer per station if possible for smoother flow.

Step 5: Wrap-Up and Reflect

Gather your students back together:

• Share what they loved most
• Let students show off their crafts (books, rocks, handprints)
• Recap what we learned about Earth Day and taking care of the planet

Extra Tips for Success

• Play soft nature sounds or Earth Day music during stations
• Have a clean-up plan ready for the sensory bin, paint, and planting
• Take photos to create an Earth Day bulletin board or digital slideshow
• Send home student creations with a short Earth Day info sheet for parents

Station Idea #1: Trace and Color Pages

Students trace Earth Day words and color the pictures.

Station Idea #2: Earth Day Bingo

Play a round (or two) of bingo using printable cards. Reward winners with a sticker or small prize.

Station Idea #3: Earth Day Bookmarks

Students color bookmarks with Earth-friendly messages.

Station Idea #4: Earth Day Book

Students color and staple their mini book to read later.

Station Idea #5: Rock Hunt

If you can go outside, students search for unique rocks (if not, provide rocks in a bin).

Station Idea #6: Rock Sink or Float Activity

Students predict, test, and record if rocks sink or float in a tub of water. Keep towels nearby!

Station Idea #7: Rock Sensory Bin

Set up a bin with rocks, dirt, sand, and magnifying glasses for exploration.

Station Idea #8: Rock Bingo

Play rock-themed bingo based on rock types, textures, or colors.

Station Idea #9: Happy Earth, Sad Earth Habits

Students write whether each practice is a happy or sad environmental actions.

Station Idea #10: Earth Day Coloring Spinner Wheel

Students color their spinner and play by spinning and landing on actions.

Station Idea #11: Recycling/Trash/Compost sort

Use printed pictures. Students sort using the provided sheet.

Station Idea #12: Earth Day Handprint Activity

Students make a handprint Earth using the printable below by dipping their hands in the paint and adding it to the paper.

Station Idea #13: Planting seeds in old egg cartons, cleaned keurig cups, or small plastic cups

Use egg cartons or yogurt cups. Label them for students to take home.

Station Idea #14: Gardening Bingo

Play bingo with garden-themed words or pictures.

Station Idea #15: DIY Seed paper

Use shredded scrap paper. Mix with water, press into shapes, and dry to plant later.

Station Idea #16: Garden Rock Painting

Students paint rocks with flowers, Earth symbols, or words like “Grow” or “Recycle.”

Read more here: Best Creative Rock Painting Ideas For Earth Day (Easy + Fun)

Station Idea #17: Window Sill Herbs

Station Idea #18: Ecosystem Coloring Pages

Station Idea #19: Earth Day Scattegories/Fact or Fiction

Station Idea #20: Create an Earth Day Poster

I hope you enjoyed this blog post all about Earth Day Stations!

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This gift is great even as a last minute teacher Valentines Day gift idea because it is easy to print and add a gift card!

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Similiar to the Amazon gift card holder, this last minute Valentines Day gift idea is easy because it is editable and printable. This makes it an easy gift idea for any teacher.

3. Coffee Shop Gift Card Holder

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4. Sweetheart Candy Card

Print out this last minute Valentines Day gift tag to add to some sweet treats as a gift for teachers!

5. Reasons Why I Love My Teacher

Your child can show their teacher some love with this super simple fill-in-the-blank teacher card! Download this card, print, and gift it!

You can print these at home the night before (or the morning of!) and have your kid fill it out right before school, making it a great last minute Valentines day gift idea for teachers.

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Head to your garden to pick some flowers for this last minute teacher Valentines Day gift idea!

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Download this gift tag and add it to a bottle of hand sanitizer for the perfect gift.

8. Lotto Ticket

This is such a cute and fun last minute teacher Valeintes Day gift idea. You can print this tag before you leave that morning and grab a lotto ticket from the gas station on the way!

9. Donuts

Print out this free printable and grab a box of donuts for this teacher’s Valentine’s Day gift! It’s so simple and the teachers will absolutely love it!

10. Coloring Page

All our kids are little artists at heart! Let your artist show off their skills with this last minute teacher Valentines Day gift idea.

Simply print this page, and have your child draw a picture for their teacher for Valentines Day!

11. Editable Thumbprint Keepsake

Grab some paint (or ink!) and have your child add their thumbprint to the hearts in this printable.

You can easily print this at home and add it in a frame for your child’s teacher to keep!

12. Plant Tag Valentines Card

Grab a plant or a plant propagation from home and add this tag to it!

Have your child write their favorite things about their teacher to really make them feel the love.

Don’t forget this free download! I’ve used it for Valentine’s Day AND Teacher Appreciation

I hope you enjoyed these last minute teacher Valentines Gift Ideas!

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My students LOVE Doodle sheets. I try to incorporate them as often as possible to help with engagement and help them remember information. We’ve begun our chapter on force in Earth Science, and doodle notes are perfect to help with this!

There is some overlap on forces and matter in my Earth Science and Physical Science class, and these notes work for my middle schoolers and high schoolers.

My students always do better when they can see their thinking on paper, and that’s what this Force Doodle Sheet provides. It takes the abstract, hard-to-grasp ideas and breaks them down in a way that feels approachable, visual, and even fun!

Here’s why your students have a hard time understanding force:

• Force is invisible. Unlike a rock, a leaf, or even a chemical reaction, force doesn’t show up right in front of them!
• It’s everywhere and so common, we don’t even consider it.
• The vocabulary words in this chapter feel like a foreign language to the students and can get overwhelming. They’ve never quite heard these terms, and if so, not in this way.

Because of this, it’s so important to pair clear explanations with visuals and examples. 

Use this doodle sheet as a visual organizer of the two types of forces. My curriculum calls them contact forces and field forces. Then, use the examples of each type so they can connect science to real-life situations. The chance to color, doodle, and interact with the content helps it stick to their memory. 

I even included a differentiated version with fewer words so you can adjust the level of support to fit your class. 

Here’s EXACTLY how my class session goes when I teach about types of force:

• I ask students to turn to their books and do popcorn reading. I use this sensory duck to make this more engaging. Both my high school and middle school students literally fight to read so they can hold the duck.
• Next, we move to my slides. I hand students their doodle sheets and we go through each section along with the slides.
• Before I show each of the answers to the doodle section, I ask the students out loud – “Does anyone know what a force is”? I then share the definition with them and continue in that manner for the rest of the doodle notes until I get to the example section.
• Once we are on the example side of the Force Doodle Notes Sheet, I release the students and allow them to use their textbooks and work with their group to find which type of force matches each example.
• We then return to the slides as a group. I have a picture that corresponds with each example and we go through each example together. I explain to the students why each of these examples corresponds with each type of force.

If you’ve been searching for a way to make this “invisible” science concept a little more tangible, this doodle sheet is a game-changer. Your students will leave with a stronger grasp of push, pull, and the forces at work in their everyday lives.

Find this resource on TPT! 

This year I am teaching science to both middle and high school students. I want my classroom to feel structured, but not stiff. I want the kids to be able to learn by doing and experience how science is used in their lives every single day.

Since we can’t just jump into instruction on the first day of school, I wanted to have a variety of activities to introduce the students to my class, set the expectations, and make sure everyone feels welcomed in my classroom.

Here is a list of what I do the first week of school activities as a new middle and high school science teacher. These resources will keep things low-stress but high-impact. And don’t worry, some of them are completely free!

By the end of the first week students will:

• Have learned each others names
• Feel a sense of belonging in my classroom
• Be able to identify safety lab procedures
• Understand the basic rules and expectations in my classroom

Syllabus and Lab Safety Review BINGO

Instead of giving direct instruction, standing at the front of the classroom and reading off the syllabus and lab safety review information, I made a game out of it! These first week of school activities are always a hit! My students LOVED it! It kept them engaged, and a few classes got so competitive. I keep a “treasure box” of prizes for the kids to choose from, which made the stakes even higher. There’s something deeply satisfying about watching a 12th grader take bingo extremely seriously.

Back To School Folders

During our teacher work days I print out sheets from this back-to-school reflection packet and place them in a folder. Students have the opportunity to decorate the front of their folder and work on the reflection sheets quietly. I love this activity because it is a great early finsher activity or “may do” for the rest of the week! Since students are just getting back in the groove of school, some may only write one word answers. I’m not picky about how well they answer, but I like that this activity gives the students independent work that’s low pressure and engaging.

Find Someone Who: Science Edition

These first week of school activities gets my kids up and moving. I love how this activity also gives me an opportunity to practice our attention getters and our voice control levels. We can actively practice these classroom rules while also having fun and getting to know each other.

Entry Ticket (“Do Now” Activity): Fact or Cap

I got the idea for this game name from a Tik Tok video, but I love it! I’m also thinking about using this title to create review games for my classes as well. Teaching older kids gives us a little more room to incorporate appropriate slang and trendy topics to make things more fun. Of course, it’s a fine line between fun and being cringe, but I trust you can discern between the two!

For this activity, students get a slip of paper with statements like:

• I graduated from ____
• I once went to Disney four times in a year
• I’m married with six kids
• Science is my least favorite subject
• I have 2 cats and 4 dogs
• I once got detention for sneezing too loudly

Their job is to decide if it’s fact or cap (false). They love it and by the end, they know more information about me and feel more comfortable in my classroom.

Decorative Name Tags

This is my chance to gauge their personalities and give them some creative freedom. I allow the students to use these for the first week of school and choose their seats each day. After the first week, I make a seating chart and the students know where their seat is because I’ve used these same name tags to label their seat.

Student-Led Rules

This one is a hit every year! After the student’s are warmed up, I break them into groups and tell them “pretend you’re the teacher. What rules would you create for this class”. Each group has 3 sticky notes. They get to create 3 “rules” for the class.

The students get so into it! Then I show them my actual classroom procedures, and we compare. Ironically, their rules are sometimes. harsher than my rules. They’re always suprised that I’m more relaxed than they expected, but it’s a create opening for conversations about how to be respectful and safe and why certain rules exist.

Bonus: The Name Ball Game (Group Juggle)

I usually do this on Day 2 or 3 when students have seen each other’s faces a few times, but still don’t know each other well. I also like doing this on the first day with my homeroom because we get extra time together and the students will get to know each other very well in that class.

We stand in a circle and toss around a soft ball. Before you throw the ball to the next person, you have to say the name of the person you’re throwing to. I usually go first to get the momentum going.

It starts off slow and awkward, but by the end, students are laughing and shouting names. I add more balls in to make it more complicated, and its gets even more chaotic.

If you’re looking for the activities I use during the first week of school for my middle and high school science students, check out this list below:

• Syllabus + Lab Safety Bingo
• Back to School Reflection Sheets
• Find Someone Who – Science Edition
• Name Tag Freebie

The first week of school really sets the tone. I want my students to know that they’re part of our classroom community. In my classroom their questions matter, their personalities will have an opportunity to shine and every mistake is considered part of the process.

What better way to incorporate the earthy feeling of fall than with an eco friendly fall bucket list! This list incorporates 27 fun activities to do during the fall to make the most of the season. Even though the days are getting shorter, it doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy spending time in nature and bringing eco friendly habits into your family lifestyle.

This post is all about 27 unique eco friendly fall things to do!

1. Make your own apple cider

Fall is one of the most perfect times to go apple picking. There are so many different varieties of apples to choose from during this peak season, but what do you do with them when you get them? Try making your own apple cider! The recipe if following is from Delish. It takes about 10 apples to make 8 cups of apple cider. The apple cider is not only delicious, it makes your home smell AMAZING! Find the recipe here! *Note: for some fun fall brunch vibes, add champagne for Apple Cider Mimosas!

2. Host a bonfire party

I’m personally a fan of bonfires year-round! Honestly, they’re fun and cozy no matter the season. If I had to choose a favorite season though, it would be fall! Indulge in those chilly fall evenings with a bright and crackling bonfire party. Don’t forget the items for s’mores! I like to switch it up by adding other chocolate treats to my graham cracker and marshmallow combination, to make it even more fun.

3. Go back to school thrift shopping

Fall means back to school! Instead of only shopping at traditional stores for clothing items, try doing some back-to-school thrift shopping! Thrift shopping for back-to-school items is fun because you’ll find unique pieces no one else has. You may even be lucky enough to find some vintage items! I’m always surprised by what I may find at the thrift store and you may be too! Look for bags, clothes, accessories, binders, items for dorm rooms, pencil cases, and even lunch boxes.

4. Visit an antique store

If you love the thrill of a deal antique shopping may be for you! This fall, take a trip to an antique store. Find items that you can reuse and repurpose to give them another life in your home! Antique shopping is fun because you find the most unique and one-of-a-kind items, usually valued at less than you would expect. Antique sometimes means a trip down memory lane! Find items that remind you of past memories or find unexpected items to use in your home.

5. Go rollerskating

If ice skating is for wintertime, rollerskating is definitely a great fall activity.

Growing up rollerskating was something everyone did! I have photos from my 9th birthday getting a new pair of rollerskates and immediately going outside to practice. If you don’t already have skates, invest in some! Whether you choose a rink or just skate outside, this is a great eco friendly fall thing to do. Enjoy your time outdoors and take in the beautiful fall foliage while skating!

6. Decorate pumpkins

Yes, decorating pumpkins seems like one of those obviously eco friendly fall things to do, but I challenge you to take it a step up! Make pumpkin decorations unique with some of these ideas:

7. Reuse your pumpkins with these recipes

According to research, out of the 2 billion pounds of pumpkins grown in the US and UK each year, about 1.6 billion pounds of those pumpkins are tossed in the ground (source). This is a problem because waste in the trash accumulates in landfills. Landfills are one of the top producers of methane, a very potent greenhouse gas. Accumulation of greenhouse gases are contributing to climate change.

Instead of tossing your pumpkin in the trash, cut them up and try these recipes:

• 5 Best Recipes For Cooking With Fresh Pumpkin
• Pumpkin Puree Recipe
• Vegan Black Beans and Rice One Pot Recipe
• Healthy Pumpkin Bread (you’ll want to make the pumpkin puree from above first!)

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8. Go to a football game

Experiences are a great way to fall season environmentally friendly eco living activity. Grab a few jerseys and get to a game! Whether it is a professional football game, a college game, or even a local school football game, attending a game is a great eco friendly fall thing to do! Grab your blanket for the cozy weather and cheer on your favorite team.

9. Watch the sunset

The cooler fall temperatures make us all crave to be outdoors. Watching the sunset this fall is a way to enjoy the outdoors even from the comfort of your home! In addition, sunsets help us appreciate nature and increase our gratitude for Earth. Whether you watch from a window, in your backyard, on your front porch, or somewhere in your community, take a few months and enjoy the beauty of the sunset in the fall sky. Tune in to your five senses and take note of what you see, feel, hear, taste, and smell,

10. Plant your fall garden

Fall planting is one of my absolute favorite eco friendly fall things to do! The heat has finally taken a break and it is a perfect time to plant and allow the plants to have the ability to establish before winter. Your plants won’t have to survive the harsh heat from the beating sun and will need less water to survive.

11. Go to the beach during the off-season

The tourists are gone and it’s time to add the beach to your list of eco friendly fall things to do! Yup, visiting the beach during the off-season is a must. There are fewer people, the beach is less crowded and you can really appreciate the peace and beauty of the beach.

12. Visit National Parks on their free admission day

Have you ever visited a National Park? It’s no secret why visiting a national park made my list of eco friendly fall things to do. National parks are areas set aside by a national government for the preservation of the natural environment (source). Here are two free admission days this fall to plan your national park trip!

• Saturday, September 24 – National Public Lands Day 
• Friday, November 11 – Veterans Day 

13. Take family photos at the pumpkin patch

Is it even fall if you don’t have a photoshoot?! This is a great eco-friendly fall thing to do because it helps to capture memories. Make a lasting moment of enjoying the beauty of nature during the turning of seasons.

Check out this article for 40 fall photoshoot ideas!

14. Make a caramel apple

Did you go apple picking this summer? This is a great way to use up those apples so you are not contributing to food waste! Caramel apples are a staple in the fall and one of my favorites. They’re sticky, sweet, and so much fun to eat. Add caramel apples to your list of eco friendly fall things to do!

Here is a super simple recipe to make the most delicious caramel apples.

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15. Create a “fall vibes” playlist

Music has a way of connecting us on a deeper level. Music is associated with our mood, our memories, and is good for the brain! When you’re thinking of eco friendly fall things to do, don’t forget to make your fall playlist. Create an ambiance of cozy warmth and all the fall feels with songs that remind you of crunchy leaves, changing colors, cardigans, and crisp air.

Here are a few songs from my “fall vibes” playlist.

• Wake Me Up When September Ends, Green Day
• September, Earth Wind, and Fire
• Autumn Leaves, Chris Brown
• Autumn Leaves, Ed Sheeran
• October, Alessia Cara
• Sunday Morning, Maroon 5
• Thriller, Michael Jackson
• Summertime Sadness, Lana Del Rey
• Spotify Fall Playlist

16. Make your own trail mix

Trail mix is a unique mixture of protein with a slight addition of sweetness. It is a crunchy, savory, on-the-go snack that is perfect for the outdoors, especially during the fall season. To make this trail one of our eco friendly fall things to do, we suggest not just buying the trail mix, but making your own!

Not only is making your own trail mix more fun and cost-effective, it also reduces packaging and cuts down on unnecessary additives in some foods because you know exactly what you’re adding in.

The trail mix I love to make has peanuts, pecans, dried mango, Reese’s pieces, and pretzels – so good!

For more inspiration, check out these 20 Best Trail Mix Recipes

17. Have a cozy self-care night

Grab some fuzzy slippers and cozy PJs and read a good book while enjoying a cup of plastic-free tea. Light a candle, play that fall playlist, and enjoy the vibes of the fall season.

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18. Movie marathon

Nothing says eco friendly fall things to do like a movie marathon! Here are a few recommendations:

• Harry Potter
• Waiting to Exhale
• Twitches
• Hocus Pocus
• Halloween
• Halloween Town
• You’ve Got Mail
• Silver Linings Playbook

19. Drink a pumpkin spice latte

This is fall must, right? To make this eco friendly bucket list item eco friendly, try to make your own pumpkin spice latte. If you can’t try out a local coffee shop and don’t forget your reusable cup!

20. Start your Christmas list

If we’re talking unique eco friendly fall things to do, this is definitely it. Get started on that Christmas list! Christmas is so close! Although it’s on the same date every year, it always seems to catch us off guard and leave us scrambling for items.

When thinking about your lists, consider items for yourself and for friends and families. Writing your list and beginning your shopping early will help reduce overbuying and impulse purchases.

Related post: 5 Easy and Effective Christmas Shopping Hacks to Prepare for Christmas Day

21. Read a book from start to finish

Get lost in a good book! This fall check out your local library and find a good book!

Another great option is to borrow an ebook from you local library through the Libby app.

Check out this post on 5 book apps everyone should have!

22. Make homemade hot chocolate

As the weather cools down a great way to stay warm and cozy is with a cup of hot chocolate. To make it eco, make the hot chocolate at home with fair trade chocolate or purchase coffee bombs from local shops like etsy!

23. Have a backyard barbeque

Consider these tips when hosting an eco friendly backyard barbeque:

• Use reusable dishes and utensils
• Offer cups for drinks instead of plastic drink containers
• DIY popsicles
• Recycle what you can
• Compost
• Limit food waste by cooking only what you need and giving away leftovers

24. Open the windows

Letting in natural sunlight is not only peaceful, but it is also one of the best ways to bring the feeling of outside, inside. During the fall the breeze from outdoors add a cozy feeling to your home. Opening the windows is on our list of eco friendly fall things to do because it also helps decrease your energy consumption. In the beginning of fall when temperatures have decreased from summer, but have not hit the winter cold yet, it provides the perfect amount of breeze, for free!

Natural air is good for your lungs and helps to improve air quality.

25. Unplug and enjoy the weather

Go on a hike, go on a walk, or drive to see the fall foliage. Put your phone down or place it on “do not disturb” and truly enjoy the beauty of nature. The changing of seasons is a beautiful reminder of the way in which our lives change and go through different seasons. Slowing down to enjoy the natural ambiance of Earth is not only good for your health but also helps to facilitate a connection to our planet.

26. Celebrate National Gratitude Month

November is national gratitude month! Being mindful, conscious, and environmentally aware all go hand in hand. To celebrate national gratitude month Create a list of things you’re grateful for or list one thing you are grateful for each day.

27. Donate or organize donations

At the turn of every season, I find myself cleaning and decluttering. Is it just me? When you’re decluttering this fall season, be sure to donate your clothing and other goods as opposed to placing them in the trash.

Related Posts: The Only Eco-Friendly Cleaning Routine You Need This Fall

28. Make Cinnamon Rolls

Spend a slow morning baking cinnamon rolls! It’s a perfect way to warm up the kitchen and treat your family to a cozy breakfast.

29. Get a fall coloring book

Coloring books are such a fun way to slow down and enjoy the season! Unwing with this fall-themed coloring book full of pumpkins, leaves, and woodland critters.

30. Create a “ber” (BRRR) basket for the start of the “ber” months

As soon as the “ber” months hit (September, October, November, December), get ready with a cozy basket full of fall and winter essentials! Create the perfect seasonal survival kit for staying warm and happy.

I hope you enjoyed this post all about eco friendly fall things to do!

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This blog post is about Earth Day Jeopardy questions with fun facts about our Earth!

Earth Day Background

Earth Day is on April 22 each year! According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Gaylord Nelson is the founder of Earth Day. At the time Gaylord Nelson was a Wisconsin Senator. The first Earth Day had twenty million Americans participate (source). If you’re looking for a great way to talk about Earth Day with your students, check out this short video about Earth Day: https://youtu.be/WbwC281uzUs. 

Water Questions

1.) Water is composed of these two elements. What is oxygen and hydrogen?

2.) The percentage of Earth that is saltwater. What is 97%?

3.) Washing clothes at this temperature will save energy. What is cold?

4.) This is the percentage of available, drinkable freshwater available on Earth right now. What is 1%

5.) This is the main source of water usage in homes accounting for nearly 30% of an average home’s water consumption. What are toilets?

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The Living World

1.) The process where plants use sunlight to make food from carbon dioxide and water generating oxygen as a byproduct. What is Photosynthesis?

2.) A very dry, barren region with little rain and vegetation and a very warm climate. What is a desert?

3.) A very dry, barren region with little rain and vegetation and a very warm climate. What is a desert?

4.) This shows the continuous movement of water with the Earth and atmosphere. What is the water cycle?

5.) An English naturalist known for his theory of natural selection which became the foundation of evolutionary studies. Who is Charles Darwin?

6.) A species that other species in an ecosystem largely depend on. If it were removed the ecosystem would change drastically, ex. Bees, turtles, elephants. What are keystone species?

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Climate Change

1.) The warming effect that takes place on Earth caused by greenhouses trapped in the atmosphere. What is the greenhouse gas effect?

2.)Two gases that are the most prominent greenhouse gases contributing to global warming. What is carbon dioxide and methane?

3.) The consequence of climate change that happens because warm water expands and melting glaciers add to ocean volume. What is sea level rise?

4.) The cause for the rapid increase in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and global warming, according to most scientists. What are humans?

5.) The reason it can be cold and snowy during the winter, but our planet is still experiencing global warming. What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Environmental History

1.) The first Earth Day. What is April 22, 1970?

2. The agency that protects people and the environment from significant health risks, sponsors and conducts research, and develops and enforces environmental regulations. What is the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)?

3.) The person know as the most environmental president because under his presidency the EPA was formed along with the Clean Air Act, Water Pollution Control Act, and the National Environmental Policy Act. Who is President Nixon?

4.) The book written in 1962 by Rachel Carson that influenced the environmental movement. What is Silent Spring?

5.)The year the EPA created the Office of Environmental Justice noting that low-income, minority communities were more likely to be exposed to lead, contaminated fish, air pollution, hazardous waste, and agricultural pesticides. What is 1992?

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Plants and Animals

1.) The elimination of all the individuals of a particular time. This is the death of a species that is a natural and common event in biological evolution. What is extinction?

2.) The nonliving things that influence an organism. What are abiotic factors?

3.) The main function of roots to a plant. What helps the plant absorb water and minerals?

4.) Animals that eat both plants and animals. What are omnivores?

5.) The animal known as ‘Farmer’s Friends’ a.) Earthworms b.) Rats c.) Snakes  What are earthworms?

I hope you loved this blog post all about Earth Day Jeopardy Questions. 

​This Earth Day, use these Earth Day Trivia questions to have a little friendly competition with your students! 

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