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
5th Grade
Build Your Own Solar Oven (and make s’mores!)
“I used this resource at a summer camp and it was THE BEST THING EVER!!! Directions were clear to the point. The kids were able
Science Digital Choice Menus
Did I ever tell you about the Mythbusters twins? These two students knew everything in the 5th grade science curriculum when they walked through the
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 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
