Congratulations! You have secured a position to teach the fascinating world of science to middle school students!

Science to young adolescents!?!?

Before your elation turns to hesitation, and then outright dread, know that we are here to help. Think of this book as an inanimate but spirited mentor to turn to for questions or problems as you take on this challenging, yet ultimately rewarding task. The book is full of ideas, examples, hints, and tidbits that will help you prepare for and sail through the school year ahead. We have been in your shoes, and we only wish this help had been available in a book during the first year each of us taught middle school science.