Advice for running a chaos-free classroom where middle and high school students can really learn. You may be able to design creative, compelling lessons. But if your classroom is chaotic or its inhabitants are disrespectful, YOUR STUDENTS will not be learning well. And YOU will be anywhere from dissatisfied to miserable!

In this standards-based reproducible activity book, students compare characteristics of each planet, explain seasons and eclipses, diagram the ocean floor, explain erosion and weathering, and more. An assessment and glossary of terms are provided.

This updated edition is packed with practical, hands-on activities that reach students to argue persuasively, research effectively, think critically, and write clearly. The book's platform builds on speaking and debating lessons as a basis for improving critical thinking. Updates include specific connections to the Common Core State Standards, as well as a new section on debate skills and an in-depth discussion about online research and the validity of sources.

To gain a deeper understanding of scientific concepts and to work well with a variety of science processes, students must develop essential skills that enable them to read, write, listen to, and speak about scientific texts and presentations. Literacy in the Science Classroom is a handy tool to improve science instruction that integrates science and literacy with a variety of fun, engaging activities and games designed to hone students' skills. These literacy and science experiences are connected to Common Core and other state standards, as well as the Next Generation Science Standards.

Helping your students get the most out of their classroom experience is made easier by using teaming to nurture their educational, emotional, social, and developmental needs. This guide is a blueprint for team building in any school setting. True stories and practical strategies make this an effective and entertaining tool for assembling and managing a team within a professional learning community. It includes a dynamic 3-5-3 Action Plan for improving student behavior as well as tips for using teams to address Common Core State Standards.