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The Productive Teacher
I use the latest in brain science research to create lessons that are engaging for students and easy for teachers.
There are tons of activities, presentations, and reading passages to help teach (and learn) a variety of topics! Click the topics to learn more!
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Motion for Middle School Science
Motion is all around us. From the cars on the road to the planets in the sky, things are constantly moving. In science, motion is defined...
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The Human Body Systems for Middle School Science Classes
Get ready to explore the amazing machine that is the human body! This site is your guide to learning how your body works—from the air you...
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The Lymphatic System for Middle School Science
Your body has many systems working together to keep you healthy and strong—and one of the most important defenders is the lymphatic...
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The Integumentary System for Middle School Science
Your body has a built-in suit of armor that protects you every day—it's called the integumentary system . This system includes your skin...
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The Endocrine System for Middle School Science
Have you ever wondered how your body knows when it's time to grow, sleep, feel hungry, or even calm down after being scared? Behind the...
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The Excretory System for Middle School Science
Think of your body as a busy city. Just like a city produces trash that needs to be collected and taken away, your body also creates...
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The Immune System for Middle School Science
Every day, your body is exposed to germs like bacteria and viruses that could make you sick. Luckily, your body has a powerful defense...
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The Respiratory System for Middle School Science
You breathe in and out every moment without even thinking about it. But have you ever wondered what’s really happening when you take a...
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The Circulatory System for Middle School Science
Have you ever wondered how oxygen gets from your lungs to your toes? Or how a tiny cut on your finger stops bleeding and starts to heal?...
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Teaching Syllables in Upper Elementary and Middle School Classrooms
Syllables are considered a lower elementary topic. Once kids know how to read, they don't need to spend time thinking about syllables....
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The Nervous System for Middle School Science
The human body is a huge topic! The nervous system is just one of the body's systems that make the human body work. Our nervous system...
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The Digestive System for Middle School Science
The human body is a huge topic! The digestive system is just one of the body systems that make the human body work. Our digestive system...
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What Were the Causes of the American Revolution?
Today, the United States is one of the greatest powers of the world, but less than three hundred years ago, it wasn’t even a country....
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The Muscular System for Middle School Science
The human body is a huge topic! The muscular system is just one of the body systems that make the human body work. Muscles move our...
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The Skeletal System for Middle School Science
The human body is a huge topic! The skeletal system is just one of the body systems that make the human body work. Bones shape our bodies...
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How Body Fossils Are Made
Fossils are fascinating clues to what life was like on Earth millions of years ago. Read the passage below to learn about how body...
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The Grassland Biome for Middle School Science
Grasslands are vast open areas dominated by grasses and few trees. They exist on every continent except Antarctica and go by different...
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The Temperate Forest Biome for Middle School Science
The temperate forest biome is one of the most important ecosystems on Earth. It is known for its mild temperatures, seasonal changes, and...
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The Freshwater Biome for Middle School Science
Freshwater biomes are ecosystems that contain very low amounts of salt, usually less than 1%. These biomes include lakes, rivers, ponds,...
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The Saltwater Biome for Middle School Science
Saltwater biomes, also known as marine biomes, are ecosystems found in oceans, seas, and coastal regions. They cover about 71% of Earth’s...
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