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,
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
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
“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
Need ideas to teach students about organisms’ interactions with living and nonliving components of their ecosystems? Look no further!
Interpreting food webs can be overwhelming for many students. Over the years, I found a few strategies that work well with students needing extra assistance
1. 🔥 Forms of Energy Scavenger Hunt Get your students thinking about forms of energy with this ENGAGE activity. Students can walk around the classroom,
What I have learned is that we can easily do more to incorporate memorable science experiences on a regular basis right at school. Here are 5 reasons to teach science outside.
One of my favorite ways to address this standard all year long while also inspiring students is through read-alouds and a robust classroom library. It’s
One of my favorite ways to introduce science concepts and dig a little deeper while also inspiring students is through read-alouds and a robust classroom
Science TEKS 3.3C, 4.3C, and 5.3C ask students to connect grade-level appropriate science concepts with the history of science, science careers, and contributions of scientists.
I recently polled some upper elementary teachers, and their #1 concern for science instruction is vocabulary retention. You’ve introduced vocabulary, taught lessons, included time for hands-on