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Jul 15, 2017
Jul 14, 2017
bill T/Fl
thanks for your response. Ive done a fair amount of judging in science fairs and I can usually tell, right off, whether the child actually did the project and the research themselves or if uncle Joe, the chemical engineer did it for them. I make a point of asking about their process and where their idea came from. Had some participants who didn't e...See More
Jun 27, 2016
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Deann Marin
My first response is yes, it's a great age, esp 6th grade. They're impressionable, you can talk to them and they want to learn. 7th and 8th graders tend to be lippy, but if they know you are there for them and care about them, you can get them eating out of your hands. I would suggest that you talk to middle school teachers and get their take on it...See More
bill T/Fl
you've already gotten some excellent advice. I've 31+ years of experience, most of it doing middle school science and social studies. I wouldn't do anything else,but a couple of cautions...there is always that, right? That would be true no matter where you were or what you were doing. But I do digress... Some say that middle schoolers are indiffere...See More
Sep 13, 2016
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Deann Marin
Playing learning games is a wonderful way to motivate your students. Whenever we have a test we play question and answer games, sometimes in groups and sometimes as whole class. They love playing SCOOT games and they are very effective.
Apr 5, 2017
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The kids had to a lot of the work at home(doing the actual experiment, collecting the materials needed for the display and doing the finishing touches on the display),...See More