How Science Mini-Charts Can Help YOU!
This versatile new line of science resources for 4th and 5th grade teachers was created to help solve common issues. What can I do if a
12 Things I Wish I Had Known About Interactive Science Notebooks
Are you new to using Interactive Notebooks? After 6 years of trial and error, I made a list of 12 things I wish I had known
Science Classroom Expectations Anchor Charts
When it’s time to head back to school, I think about all of the expectations that must be taught. Some of those expectations are specific
6 Ways to Use Science Fold-ups
Let’s mix it up! What are some different ways you can incorporate fold-ups (foldable pages) into your science lessons? 1. Research This is just what
5 Tips for Using Science Warm-Ups
Instead of chitter-chatter and wasted time, get students on task right away. We have so little instructional time and so much to do! You may
5 Ideas for Teaching Science Practices
Many upper elementary science teachers start the year teaching their students about science process skills and scientific practices like: working safely in the lab using
Setting Up Sensational Science Interactive Notebooks in 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th Grade
Setting Up Your Science Notebook Many teachers have expressed concern about doing notebooks “the right way.” I’m here to tell you there is no right
7 Ideas to Teach Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition
Teaching about weathering, erosion, and deposition? This post is packed with ideas for teaching your students about slow changes to Earth’s surface. Have fun learning
Color and Rainbow Science for Kindergarten and First Grade: St. Patrick’s Day
In this post, I’m sharing two activities you can do with your young students from Science Day: 32 Investigations for K/1. Rainbow Day! Mix up some
Step on it! A life-sized food web
This is a fun idea to add to your unit on ecosystems. Make a life-sized version of an ocean food web for students to work their way
Shadow Science for Kindergarten and First Grade: Groundhog Day
Will the groundhog see his shadow? Will there be 6 more weeks of winter? Groundhog Day brings up a great topic for young learners: shadows!
Rock the Science Fair: Ideas from Teachers for Teachers
Science Fair. You’re probably either smiling or cringing now. This post is to help those smiling stay smiling. I hope those cringing work their way