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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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Protein Synthesis for Middle School Science
Protein synthesis is the process cells use to build proteins, which are essential for nearly everything your body does. This process...
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Meiosis for Middle School Science
Your body is made up of tiny units called cells . Cells are so small that you need a microscope to see them! These cells work together...
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Mitosis for Middle School Science
Your body is made up of trillions of cells —tiny building blocks that work together to keep you alive and healthy. Each cell has a...
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Photosynthesis for Middle School Science
Photosynthesis  is the process that plants and some other organisms use to make their own food using sunlight . Instead of eating like...
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Metabolism for Middle School Science
Metabolism  is the set of chemical reactions that happen inside living organisms to keep them alive and working. These reactions help...
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Organisms for Middle School Science
An organism  is any living thing. Organisms can be as small as a single-celled bacterium or as large as a blue whale. All organisms share...
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Plant Cells for Middle School Science
Plant cells  are the basic building blocks of plants. Just like animal cells, plant cells are very small and can only be seen with a...
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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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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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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 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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