How Animals Form Groups to Help Members Survive
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Teaching how animals form groups to help members survive? Use reading passages to learn about groups. Then compare. (more…)
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How to Teach Life Cycles of Plants and Animals
Wondering how to teach life cycles of plants and animals? Begin with the question, “Which came first, the chicken or the egg?” Then ask kids to create timelines of different…
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How to Teach Magnets Science and Engineering Design
Teach magnets science and engineering design with hands-on activities. Start with labs or stations that teach kids basic concepts. Then offer a series of STEM challenges. They’ll love it! (more…)
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Patterns of Movement – How Observations Predict Future Motion
How can you teach kids about patterns of movement? Using everyday items, they can make observations and predict predict future motion. Read on for ideas that illustrate objects moving in…
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How to Teach Balanced and Unbalanced Forces Experiments
Wondering how to teach balanced and unbalanced forces? Try these simple experiments. Your third or fourth grade students will have fun – and really get the concept. (more…)
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Group Work in the Classroom? Teach Working Together Well
Group work in the classroom requires working together well. When you teach these skills, kids divide tasks and get along better. (more…)
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Helpful Teacher Evaluation Ideas to Make You Crush It
Looking for helpful teacher evaluation ideas? This post discusses what to do before, during, and after your first observation. (more…)
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More Powerful Student Learning Strategies for Your Classroom
Looking for powerful student learning strategies? Begin with research-based practices. Sprinkle in some new approaches. Always challenge your learners – then scaffold to help them get there. And, of course,…
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How to Teach Genres of Writing to Upper Elementary Students
Wondering how to teach genres of writing to upper elementary students? Start with the nuances of narrative, informative, and argumentative. Work on common strategies as you go. Finally, introduce specialized…
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How to Organize Your Fourth Grade ELA Block from Scratch
How can you organize your fourth grade ELA block? For the best results, sit down with a year-long planning grid. Then consider standards, skills, and complexity. Finally, arrange engaging activities…
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