Middle School Science Minute by Dave Bydlowski (k12science or davidbydlowski@mac.com) Outstanding Science Trade Books for Middle School Students – Part 2 I was recently reading the January/February 2024 issue of “Science Scope,” a publication of the National Science Teaching Association, ...
East Bay middle schools among top three in National Science BowlEric Louie
high school, and college students. The 2023 focus is on showcasing innovative skills towards the common goal of success. Participants register online for their desired division, adhere to Official Rules while building their projects
Starting a Middle School TeamEstablishing a new quiz bowl team will be a different process at every middle school because of variance in enrollment, student body composition, and administrative support, but the following steps are some of the most important to creating a competitive program. These...
The Middle School Studio spring ranch trip always is an important time for celebration. This year was no exception. Eagles started with a spirited team competition on the obstacle course, then competitive paintball target practice and a kayak race on the lake. Around the fire pit, each of our...
Teach your teen how to make a compass and use it to determine north as part of your middle school geography lesson plans.Do your kids know how to make a compass using materials found around the house? Does a compass point to the magnetic north or geographic north (and what is the ...
These are some of the questions we have been exploring in the New Media Quest this session. Many weeks before the quest began, the Launchpad Eagles – and a select few from the Middle School – were promised two things: (1) that this quest would offer an authentic glimpse into life as...
“Bless you.” The teacher overseeing “younger siblings” during the parent open house at the middle school shook her head. “You have your hands full! They are delightful, but…” I get that a lot. “Yes, pray for me,” I reply. “They are non-stop!” ...
Retired School Teacher Asir Souq This is home to a vibrant artist colony, the only one in Saudi Arabia, a place where a young painter looked at me fiddling to get my hijab to stay in place and said, “Just take it off. You’re making a mess of it.” On the other hand, this is...
63. When you answer questions in a job interview, please r___ the golden rule: Always give the monkey exactly what he wants. 64. Our school o___ trips to different places of interest every summer. 65. ---When will you r___ the novel to the library? --- On finishing reading it...