My Visit to Johnson Space Center {Part 1}
I got the opportunity to go to Johnson Space Center for a behind-the-scenes tour and to learn about what NASA has to offer educators. Today,
Engage Your Students in Science
How can you get your students interested in the science lesson for the day? Be excited about what you’re talking about. 5th graders will see
Ice Cream Science
Hi guys– sometimes I see an activity so cool that I bug my friends to send me pics and write a post for me. Luckily,
Scientific Method: Easy Contests to Teach Students About Fair Tests
In my experience, many elementary students struggle to grasp the idea of controlled variables (constants) and why they are important for fair tests. What have
Science Thinking Maps
Thinking Maps® are visual representations for different thought processes. They’ve been around for decades, but are a BIG deal in some districts right now, so I
Starting Out with Sentence Stems
When I first began my journey as a 5th-grade teacher, I held a misconception about students’ abilities in writing. I thought they could easily articulate
Science Day: 32 Science Experiments and STEM Activities for Kindergarten and First Grade
Science Day is perfect for busy kindergarten and 1st grade teachers who need a fun and easy way to incorporate science and STEM each week. Providing
Easy Prep Science Challenges
The end of the year can be so stressful. We have mounds of paperwork to complete, our students are antsy, and we all want to
STEM + Sports: End of the Year Fun with Science and Math Challenges
Do you need activities to keep your students happy and learning during the end of the year? STEM Sports is a winner! The Summer Games inspired
5 Ideas to Teach Insect Life Cycles- Complete and Incomplete Metamorphosis
One of the most interesting aspects of insect life cycles is metamorphosis, which is the process of transformation that some insects go through as they
9 Simple Ways to Provide Choice in Your Classroom
A kid in a candy store is fascinated by all the choices. It’s been nearly three years since I blogged about student choice in the
How To (Quickly) Use Exit Slips
Your lesson was beautifully prepared and taught. The big question is: Did students get it? A quick way to check for understanding at the end