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Cells, Algae, and Fungi STEM Lesson Plan for Middle School Biology
Apr 18, 2024 Cells, Algae, and Fungi Lesson for Middle School Biology This is the 28th lesson in a series of 32 hands-on lessons covering middle school biology from a Christian perspective. This lesson focuses on cells, algae, and fungi. Extra DNA, eat algae (ice cream), watch yeast inflate a balloon, dissect fungi (mushrooms),…
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Crustaceans & Arachnids STEM Lesson Plan for Middle School Biology
Apr 18, 2024 Middle School biology lesson on arthropods: crustaceans, arachnids, millipedes, and centipedes This is the 27th lesson in a series of 32 hands-on lessons covering middle school biology from a Christian perspective. This lesson focuses on the “other” arthropods: crustaceans, arachnids, centipedes, & millipedes! I used this plan while teaching a 55…
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Awesome Youth Group Games
Apr 10, 2024 Awesome Youth Group Games Awesome Youth Group Games Need inspiration for exciting games to do with your youth group or even just with your friends or family? Check out my tried-and-true awesome youth group games! I was a youth group games coordinator and VBS activities coordinator for almost 10 years. I…
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Grasshopper & Crayfish Dissection STEM Lesson Plan for Middle School Biology
Apr 4, 2024 Arthropod Anatomy & Dissection Lesson for Middle School: Crayfish and Grasshoppers This is the 26th lesson in a series of 32 hands-on lessons covering middle school biology. This lesson focuses on the study of arthropods through dissections of crayfish and grasshoppers. I used this plan while teaching a 55 minute middle…
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Grand Canyon Vacation on a Budget with Kids
Apr 3, 2024 Our first stop at the Grand Canyon: Mather Point Before heading from Florida to the Grand Canyon with my family in June, I researched as much as I could in order to make the most of our time & money. As we ventured out west, I kept saying, “I wish I…
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Washington, D.C. Vacation on a Budget with Kids
Apr 3, 2024 Visiting the Capitol Before heading to Washington, D.C. for 5 days with my family, I researched as much as I could in order to make the most of our time and money. Below you’ll find our schedule for our 5 day trip and all the helpful tips I found out ahead…
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Niagara Falls on a Budget With Kids (U.S. Side Only)
Apr 3, 2024 Niagara Falls on a Budget with Kids Find my “I wish I had known ahead of time…” tips, full itinerary, & more. I spent LOTS of time planning for our trip to Niagara Falls & want to share everything I learned. I’ve included our schedule for our trip and all the…
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Pensacola Vacation on a Budget with Kids
Mar 31, 2024 Pensacola Vacation on a Budget with Kids Find my tips, full itinerary, & more on how to make the most of your trip to Pensacola without breaking your budget. I spend LOTS of time planning for trips & love sharing what I’ve learned. Included you’ll find our trip itinerary for a…
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Singing and Social Insects STEM Lesson Plan for Middle School Biology
Mar 29, 2024 Singing & Social Insects Middle School Biology Lesson This is the 24th lesson in a series of 32 hands-on lessons covering middle school biology from a Christian perspective. This lesson focuses on singing and social insects. Compare honey varieties, act out pollination, spit crickets, & more. I used this plan while…
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New Orleans on a Budget with Kids
Mar 27, 2024 New Orleans on a Budget with Kids Find my tips, full itinerary, & more on how to make the most of your trip to New Orleans without breaking your budget. I spent LOTS of time planning & love sharing what I’ve learned. Included you’ll find our trip itinerary for a budget-friendly,…