ABCD Diagrams for Science Notebooks
Do your students sometimes draw the tiniest little science diagrams? Do they skip the labels? Do some forget to describe their observations and measurements? Ever
3rd Grade
FREE 3rd Grade Science TEKS Planning Guide
Hello Texas teacher friends! Are you hoping to build 3rd grade students’ science background so they are prepared for 4th grade science and eventually 5th
Rapid Changes to Earth’s Surface: Teaching about Volcanoes, Earthquakes, and Landslides
Earth’s surface can be changed slowly or rapidly. Weathering, erosion, and deposition occur slowly over time. Rapid changes, on the other hand, change Earth’s surface
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
Why you should be using spiral reviews in science (yes, science!)
About 10 years ago, I attended a 2-day professional development over the summer for implementing math spiral review. The PD was high-quality, but there was
7 Ideas for Renewable and Nonrenewable Natural Resources
Let’s take a look at renewable and nonrenewable resources as well as how we use certain properties of natural resources to make products. Skip ahead