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Turn Over a New Leaf This Spring!

Springtime is a season of growth, change, and renewal. The smells in the air and the brilliant sunshine make it a favorite time of year for everyone. However, it also a time when children of all ages may see changes occurring. Perhaps they no longer feel close to the best friend they have had for...

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Winter Wonderland Activities

Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his burrow on Groundhog Day to announce 6 more weeks of winter. Keeping his prediction alive and well, the chill in the air brings a myriad of opportunities for winter inspired activities and lessons. Delighting the senses in a winter wonderland Exploring the sens...

National Oatmeal Month and Nutrition

After enjoying the holidays, and ringing in the New Year, it might be the right time to discuss eating habits. People go on diets, give up sweets, or try other methods to be healthy. While there are many ways to focus on healthier habits, discussing National Oatmeal Month might be a way to broa...

Integrating Science and Literature

Integrating Science and Literature: Life as We Knew It

In the real world, our activities rarely involve a singular discipline. The process of purchasing a car often requires researching various models online (language arts and science), crunching numbers to determine how much one can afford (math), and talking to friends or neighbors about their expe...

Mythbusters

Busting More Myths Using the Scientific Method

Myths. Folklore. Urban legends. Most students are familiar with at least a few examples of these; for instance, mention the idea that Americans never landed on the moon, and you’re sure to elicit a bevy of opinions!  Fascination with urban legends is one reason the television show Mythbusters, h...

Falling Into Science

Falling into Science!

The beginning of every school year is an exciting time for both children and teachers—everyone is ready for new opportunities, friends, and learning experiences. The first few months set the tone in our classrooms, and it is the perfect time for teachers to show kids that science is not only inte...

Busting Myths Using Science

Busting Myths Using Science in the Classroom

Busted!  The Mythbusters phenomenon has proven or busted hundreds of urban legends over the years, and many science teachers have transferred the techniques used by the quirky duo of Adam and Jamie to the classroom. Using modern day science to separate fact from fiction seems as though it might r...

Activities Involving Erosion

Interesting Activities Involving Erosion

Since the beginning of time the Earth has been subject to constant erosion caused by water, wind, ice, and waves. It is the reason valleys form and beaches shift along the coastline. There are many interesting, interactive ways for your students to learn about this scientific process here are s...

How to Inspire Young Inventors in Your Classroom

How to Inspire the Young Inventors in Your Classroom

There is a moment in every child’s life when they begin asking that magical question, "Why?" As a teacher, I think it is my job to promote this type of questioning. I want my students to thrive on a quest for knowledge, taking pride in the process and discovery of the answer to this most importan...

Gardening with Your Students

Gardening with Your Students

Organic produce is becoming more readily available, farmer’s markets are springing up everywhere, and community gardens have been appearing in the most unlikely places. Many schools are starting their own gardens and are placing the control in their students’ hands. The results are astounding: st...

Igenous, Metamorphic and Sedimentary Rocks

Explore Rocks With Hands On Activities

When students found out that we were going to study rocks for our next science topic, I heard groans from every corner of the room.  It turned out that after a preschool fascination with the shiny, round, and sparkly varieties, rocks don’t hold the attention of many elementary students. Changing ...

Weathering and Erosion Lessons

Understanding Weathering and Erosion in the Environment

Last fall, our school’s parent organization raised funds to beautify the courtyard between the two main buildings on our school campus. In addition to new foliage, a natural stone path was created from large rocks leftover from a construction dig. While walking through the courtyard this spring, ...

Teaching Measurement Through Science

Teaching Measurement Through Science

In many classrooms, measurement concepts are often practiced using assigned problems requiring conversions, identifying correct measurements from pictures, and basic measurement of various lines on a worksheet. After completing these types of problems, students often show a basic comprehension of...

Spring Life Science Activities

Seasonal Science: Spring Life Science Activities

As state assessments conclude and the smell of freshly cut grass hits the air, students’ spring fever is at an all-time high! Spring is a wonderful time to get your students outside after a long winter of indoor activities and grueling test preparation, and this time of year also provides teachab...

Life Science Inquiry

How to Use Classroom Animals to Spark Life Science Inquiry

“Wow, what’s that?!” “Gross!  Are those bugs?” “Cool - do we get to do experiments with those things?” These are just a few of the comments from my students when I introduced our newest class pets a few weeks ago – Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches! Children love living creatures of all kinds - e...
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