It’s June! For teachers, June is a month for rejuvenation and reflection. It is also time to spend with your own children and to help peak their interest in learning. There are so many places to visit, either locally or in more distant locales, that can spark interest and the desire to learn more in…
Who does not love dinosaurs? Are you trying to find a way to spark interest in your earth science or geology students? Do you have a child at home who loves dinosaurs and wants to learn more about them? You have come to the right place! No matter the age group or ability level you…
Which Dinosaur Is It? Name That Dinosaur Activity Sheet Mixing science with creativity is a great way to spark the interest of students. A new activity posted on my TpT store is called “Name That Dinosaur”. This fun activity makes a great introduction to dinosaurs. And also explains to students how to research what their dinosaur…
They are coming! Some were huge, some were ferocious, but all are now extinct! Dinosaurs! Bring Dinosaurs to life in your classroom by implementing the “Dinosaur Dig and Research Project” in your Earth Science or Geology classroom! Now the dinosaurs were of two kinds: some had flat teeth and ate the leaves of trees,…
As promised, projects and small activities on dinosaurs are coming from Midnight Star Science Lessons! Identifying Dinosaurs Activities Most people view dinosaurs as a subject loved by little children. Although they are a natural fascination of youngsters, they are also studied by adults. Dinosaur paleontology is a field of study pursued by graduate students…
It is now December! Students are gearing up and preparing for finals. It is a busy time of year in the classroom and culminating projects can be a large part of preparing students to better understand complex topics. What better way to challenge students’ understanding of topographic maps than to have students design their own…
Rocks! Students either love them or hate them. Learning how to identify them can be a challenge for some students. But making it a challenge between groups of students can spark a sense of competition and a desire to learn. This can only be done after the basics of rock textures have been defined and their…
Are you looking for a way to reengage your students in your classroom? October can be a month where students start to lose interest in school. It is of utmost importance to keep the attention of your students throughout the year. So that they continue to push themselves and make gains in their education. Whether…
Earth Sciences Worksheets Lesson Rocks! When my students enter my Geology class I ask them “What do you think we will study this year?” They always answer “Rocks!” Now, some of these responses are from eager-eyed students ? who are just as goofy and excited as me about this field. But let’s face it, most…
Topographic Maps Welcome to the world of MidnightStar; where passion meets creativity and rigor. The new school year has begun! And it is time to push students to think in ways. On what they have not thought before. I start off the year with a very challenging topic—Topographic Maps! This topic has many real-world applications…