6 (not) Electrifying Tips for Teaching Circuits and Electricity
I’ve worked with a lot of 4th and 5th graders making a lot of circuits, so I have some advice for teachers new to teaching
5th Grade
5 Ideas for Physical & Chemical Change: Experiments & Demonstrations They’ll Love
These ideas aren’t your average science experiments! We’re going to dig deeper with conservation of matter, CER, and a phenomenon-based science unit. There are MANY
Changing States of Matter: Evaporation, Condensation, Freezing, and Melting
When you’re new to teaching, you sometimes miss opportunities that you later discover. When I was teaching 5th graders about evaporation, freezing, condensation, and melting,
Spring Science: Eggs, Clouds, and the Great Outdoors
Who else loves spring? Sunny days, rainy days, birds, flowers, time outdoors– it really is the best! Since I love being outside enjoying all spring
4 Fun Halloween Science Experiments for 4th Grade and 5th Grade
October is one of my favorite months of the year. Give me all the pumpkin carving, fall festivals, and trick or treats! (Give me some
Science Sub Plans for 4th and 5th Grade
Sometimes you just can’t be at school. In your absence, your guest teacher and students can carry on with meaningful learning while building schema. There is plenty to do with these lessons!
NGSS & Phenomena in Science: 4th and 5th Grade Science Curriculum- Not Your Average Science Experiments
Ever thought about the “wow” factor of a rainbow 🌈, lightning ⚡, or an eruption 🌋? These are phenomena – stuff we can see happening
CER in Science: How to Boost Reading, Writing, and Science Skills in 4th Grade and 5th Grade with SciencELA
CER is everywhere right now and with good reason! 4th grade and 5th grade students need to read, synthesize, and respond. They need high-quality texts,
Science Discoveries through Digital Inquiry
During my time in the classroom, I was always excited about the opportunities technology opened up for my students. As a student growing up, I
5 Tips for 5th Grade Science STAAR Test Prep with Task Cards: A Worksheet Alternative
I’ve been there. I copied giant packets of science worksheets thinking it would help prepare for 5th Grade Science STAAR. It didn’t. Students passed but
Small Group Science: An Intervention Plan for Tutoring
“What exactly do you do in small groups?” This is a question I received for years, although I could never seem to provide a great
5 Ideas to Teach Students About Ecosystem Interactions
Need ideas to teach students about organisms’ interactions with living and nonliving components of their ecosystems? Look no further!
