Why I’m Head over Heels for Science Flipbooks: Meaningful and Organized Science Notes
Science flipbooks are a fun way to take notes and organize information. With a science flipbook, you can cut and paste and take notes.
3 EASY Ways to use Science Sorts
Sorting relays are an easy addition to any science class. I started using them when I had a group that needed a more active way
Enhance Learning of Science through Reading Integration
Whenever I transitioned from being a 3rd grade teacher who taught all subjects (including ELAR) to just 5th grade science, it shifted my instructional day.
5 Amazing Ideas to Teach About the Order of the Planets (without a worksheet)
I don’t know about you, but when my students heard we were starting our space unit, there was a lot of excitement in the classroom!
5 Ideas To Teach Students About Changes in Ecosystems
Teaching about ecosystems can be an exciting and engaging way to explore the natural world with students. Ecosystems play a pivotal role in providing balance,
5 Ideas for Inherited Traits and Acquired Traits for 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade
Heredity is a topic that leads to discovery and wonder because it encompasses so much of ourselves and the world around us. As educators, we
5 Tips to Structure a 30-45-60 Minute Science Block
A common question I hear from teachers is how do you structure a science block that is __ minutes long? That’s a great question! Although
Teaching Students About the Role of Fungi in Moving Matter in Ecosystems
The NGSS standard 5-LS2-1 leads toward the core ideas of interdependent relationships in an ecosystem and how matter and energy cycle in ecosystems. When
Learned Behaviors vs. Instincts: Learning about Animal Behavior
Are your students struggling with knowing if animal behaviors are instincts vs. learned behaviors? Look no further with these tips to get your students confident
5 Ideas To Teach Students About Earth’s Rotation & Day and Night
While in our solar system unit, we discussed how Earth would revolve and rotate around the sun. I would often try to explain how the
4 Tips for Teaching Weather and Climate
Weather is a phenomenon that we encounter every day. From the clothes we wear to special events, we must be weather aware! In the 5th
Science Stations: Real & Honest Teacher Tips
Stations were an all-time favorite of my students because they allowed students to get up and move, collaborate with peers, and work at their own
