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5 BEST Ideas to Teach Animal Adaptations and Plant Adaptations

Looking for ideas and resources for animal and plant adaptations? Here are 5 fabulous ideas!

The Classroom Decor Dilemma: How Much is Too Much?

I recently posted a link on my Facebook page that sent more views to a website than ever before. More controversial than Common Core. More

Radioactive Alien Goo

Need a “following directions” activity with a clear reward for following the directions correctly? Alien Goo is just for you! By popular request, here are

Slow Changes to Earth's Surface Stations

Erosion {A Science Stations Unit}

As usual, my students struggled with erosion more than any other content standard so far this year. So, I made a stations unit for

Adapt! A Science Stations Unit

I have been using centers all year in science and decided to get one set ready for publishing. I’ll publish the rest eventually, but have

Science Activity Time

In addition to meaningful and fun instruction, solid classroom management, and positive relationships, what can we do? The second semester of school in 5th grade

10 Fun and Engaging Ideas to Teach Science Vocabulary

Do the science vocabulary words just seem to not “stick” with some of your students? This is common and can be addressed with a few

Social Talk vs. Academic Talk

What’s the most common student misbehavior? TALKING! Hands down. When I was talking to another teacher the other day, we discussed social talking and when

5 Hands-On Activities for Teaching about Sedimentary Rock Formation

Sedimentary rock is formed when layers of sediment, such as sand, mud, and small rocks, are pressed and cemented together over time. Here’s what happens:

Science Vocabulary Folders

Science Vocabulary Folders are a more traditional method for vocabulary I use along with active forms of instruction. We use dance moves, hand motions, games, diagrams,