> It was crazy that the 5th graders could stare at me doe-eyed as I explained volcanoes and robotics, but the 7th and 8th graders just zoned out on their hidden

> It was crazy that the 5th graders could stare at me doe-eyed as I explained volcanoes and robotics, but the 7th and 8th graders just zoned out on their hidden phones (god, that's a huge issue as well) or incessantly talked to one another. My experience as well. I taught 7th and 6th grade and the 6th graders were especially fascinating as you could see the transition happening throughout the year and for different students.