Science Classroom Expectations Anchor Charts
When it’s time to head back to school, I think about all of the expectations that must be taught. Some of those expectations are specific
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5 Ideas for Teaching Science Practices
Many upper elementary science teachers start the year teaching their students about science process skills and scientific practices like: working safely in the lab using
Scientific Method: Easy Contests to Teach Students About Fair Tests
In my experience, many elementary students struggle to grasp the idea of controlled variables (constants) and why they are important for fair tests. What have
Starting Out with Sentence Stems
When I first began my journey as a 5th-grade teacher, I held a misconception about students’ abilities in writing. I thought they could easily articulate
How To (Quickly) Use Exit Slips
Your lesson was beautifully prepared and taught. The big question is: Did students get it? A quick way to check for understanding at the end
Adios, Textbook! 9 Ways to Teach Science Without a Book
Do you remember those days of reading a science lesson in the textbook, answering questions, repeating the process three more times, and then tackling a
Radioactive Alien Goo
Need a “following directions” activity with a clear reward for following the directions correctly? Alien Goo is just for you! By popular request, here are
Solo Cup Teamwork Challenge
Today, my classes completed the Cup Challenge! We loved it! The point of this was for students to practice their new lab team roles and
Advice for New Science Teachers {10 Tips}
Are you taking the leap into the wild and wonderful world of teaching elementary science? Congratulations! 🎉 From making science notebooks your best friend to transforming
Skittles Experiment, Scientific Method, and C-E-R
For a New School Year Over the summer, I started thinking about science for the new school year. I used my Introductions to Science
Big Money Words: Your Most Important Science Vocabulary Word Wall
Big Money Word$ are words like reasonable, differentiate, process, analyze, and interpret. They are words students need to know as they head toward middle school
Back to School Welcome Baggies
On the first day of school, I have gallon bags made with everything the students will need for the day to set up supplies, take
