Middle School Teacher: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Did you know?
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Teachers often draw the moon's shapes on the whiteboard to help kids see why it looks different each night.
Through history
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Long ago
Long ago, teachers wrote lessons on slates and chalkboards. Today, many classrooms use whiteboards and markers, but the goal is still the same: helping kids learn.
Tools of the trade
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Red pen
Teachers use a red pen to mark homework and tests. The red marks show kids what they did well and what to try again.
A day in the job
- 8:00 AMThe school day starts! The teacher greets each student, then gets the lesson ready on the whiteboard.
Words to know
- Experiment
- An experiment is a fun test where you try something new to see what happens. Scientists and kids both love experiments!
Quiz time
Middle school teachers only teach kids who are 5 years old.
Teachers can help students do science experiments with things like baking soda and vinegar.