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Teaching Series and Parallel Circuits Activities for Kids

January 17, 2020

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Series and parallel circuits activities teach kids about paths electricity can take. The difference is just one wire! Instead of reading about circuits, let your students build them. Tinkering with…

Teaching Electrical Conductors and Insulators for Kids

January 16, 2020

Brenda Kovich

Engage, Science

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Teach conductors and insulators by testing everyday objects. First, build an open circuit. Second, select a variety of everyday objects to test. Then let your students get their hands on…

How to Build Simple Circuits for Fourth Grade Electricity Unit

January 15, 2020

Brenda Kovich

Engage, Science

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Simple circuits provide an essential step in learning about electricity. Don’t skip straight to series and parallel circuits. Instead, let kids tinker with batteries, bulbs and wires. They’ll discover the…

Battery and Bulb Experiment

January 14, 2020

Brenda Kovich

Engage, Learn, Science

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Use this battery and bulb experiment to teach kids about electrical circuits. For each pair of students, you’ll need a 1.5-volt light bulb, a battery, and a strip of aluminum…

How to Teach Text Structures – Fourth Grade Informational Text

January 8, 2020

Brenda Kovich

Engage, English Language Arts, Learn, Plan

fourth grade informational text, fourth grade nonfiction text, fourth grade reading, how to teach text structure, informational text structure, nonfiction text structure

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Wondering how to teach text structures? First, ask students to read and write basic nonfiction paragraphs. Then introduce five text structures with sample paragraphs and graphic organizers. Don’t forget to…

How to Use Christmas Tree Lights to Teach Electricity

January 3, 2020

Brenda Kovich

Engage, Learn, Science

Christmas tree lights, electricity experiments, elementary science

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Teaching electricity? Grab some Christmas tree lights! They provide a cheap option for testing conductors and insulators. Furthermore, if you let kids take them apart, they’ll understand circuits better. (more…)

Growing Plants Bulletin Board Ideas

December 27, 2019

Brenda Kovich

Engage, Science

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Grow a plants bulletin board! It’s easy. First, purchase baggies with flaps and bean seeds. Second, staple a series of baggies to your board. Then add a few seeds with…

Interactive Bulletin Boards

December 22, 2019

Brenda Kovich

Engage, Science

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Interactive bulletin boards really draw students’ attention! Add one simple element to your display and see how kids respond. (more…)

Teaching Thermal Energy with Heat Activities for Kids

December 19, 2019

Brenda Kovich

Engage, Science

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Heat activities help kids conceptualize thermal energy. With a few everyday objects, you can help your students understand about conduction, convection, radiation, and much more! (more…)

5 Fabulous Heat Websites for Kids

December 17, 2019

Brenda Kovich

Digital Classroom, Engage, Science

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Heat websites help kids understand thermal energy concepts. Add media to your heat unit with these links. They’re great for third, fourth, and fifth grade students. (more…)

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Teaching Series and Parallel Circuits Activities for Kids

Teaching Electrical Conductors and Insulators for Kids

How to Build Simple Circuits for Fourth Grade Electricity Unit

Battery and Bulb Experiment

How to Teach Text Structures – Fourth Grade Informational Text

How to Use Christmas Tree Lights to Teach Electricity

Growing Plants Bulletin Board Ideas

Interactive Bulletin Boards

Teaching Thermal Energy with Heat Activities for Kids

5 Fabulous Heat Websites for Kids

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