Hands On: Real-World Lessons for Middle School Classrooms

Teacher comments

"There seems to be a difference in their habits, especially hand washing and sanitizing. They seem to be more attentive to current events in the news-reading and watching the news."
Marv West, Science, Oneida Middle School, Oneida, TN

"The students had a blast, I heard some saying they felt like real scientists. Thanks for making me a great science teacher this week!"
Judy Tucsnak, Science, Decatur Middle School, Parsons, TN

"Students were highly engage. This was one of the best (programs) we have had to engage the students."
Marsha Eads, Social Studies, Fairview Elementary School, Huntsville, TN

"I have always wanted to use integrative material and have attempted it somewhat, but this experience made me really see the value of it."
Sandy Adams, Science and Math, Del Rio Elementary, Del Rio, TN

Student comments

"This was the coolest thing I've ever done in science class!"
William Blount Middle School, Maryville, TN

"My dad said that if I told him to wash his hands one more time he was going to round up all the soap in the house and throw it out the window."
Oneida Middle School, Oneida, TN

"I can't believe all that stuff was on my hands. I definitely going to wash my hands more often."
Southeastern Randolph Middle School, Ramseur, NC

"I learned that you can't tell your meat is done by looking at the color"
Del Rio elementary, Del Rio, TN

"My favorite part was actually getting to work hands on and not learn it all from a book."
William Blount Middle School, Maryville, TN