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fifth grade science, matter, physical science

Engage, Physical Science, Plan, Science

Make teaching properties of matter fun! Try this hands-on activity. First, kids review physical and chemical properties. Second, they describe color and texture of four powders. Then they see how…

Introduction to Matter – Particles Too Small to Be Seen NGSS 5-PS1-1

March 30, 2022

fifth grade science, matter, physical science

Engage, Physical Science, Plan, Science

Introduction to matter is simple! With a few common materials, you can teach NGSS 5-PS1-1 and more. Fifth grade students quickly learn that matter is made of particles too small…

Should You Capitalize the Earth, Sun, and Moon?

March 27, 2022

Engage, English Language Arts, Plan

capitalization, capitalization rules, ela, language, teaching capitalization

Should you capitalize the Earth, Sun, and Moon? NASA says yes. MLA and AP aren’t so sure. Read more to find out how one teacher handles this dilemma. (more…)

Teaching Ecosystems Activities for Kids

March 23, 2022

ecosystems, fifth grade science, life science

Engage, Life Science, Plan, Science

Ecosystems are complex. Therefore, instructional activities must build background information. First, kids consider food. Then they dive into cells and photosynthesis. Next, they learn about producers, consumers, and decomposers. After…

Teaching Food Chains and Webs – Ecosystems for Kids

March 20, 2022

ecosystems, fifth grade science, life science, physical science

Engage, Life Science, Plan, Science

Food chains explain how energy in animals’ food comes from the Sun. When kids learn about producers, consumers, and decomposers, they begin to understand ecosystems. (more…)

Teaching Weather and Climate Activities for Kids

March 16, 2022

Teaching weather and climate? Try these activities! First, set up a classroom weather station. Then, teach kids how to read weather maps. Finally, explore climate patterns around the world. (more…)

Teaching Climate Zones Activities – Tropical, Temperate, Arctic

March 13, 2022

Climate zones are easy to teach to younger kids. First, show them how to locate tropical, temperate, and arctic climates. Then explain how they can be affected by mountains, oceans,…

Weather Maps for Kids – Reading, Analyzing, Forecasting

March 9, 2022

Weather maps are easy to read – with just a little instruction. Read on to find out how you can teach your kids to read, analyze, and forecast the weather.…

Classroom Weather Station – Posters, Recording Sheets, Graphs

March 6, 2022