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…
Summer is half over! Every year at the 4th of July I realize that there really isn’t much time left before school starts. It is time to start preparing for the upcoming year of classes so that everything runs smoothly. Luckily, June’s reflections resulted in ideas and a firm direction for this preparation. Studies have…
IT’S JUNE! As a teacher I love June! It is typically a month of reflection and rejuvenation. Also a time when I start to prioritize what it is I want to accomplish during the summer. That will prepare me for the next school year. June 2018 Geology Topographic Map Lesson June of 2018 is a…