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Earth’s Spheres Interactions – Fifth Grade Earth Science

May 25, 2022

earth science, fifth grade science, geology

Earth’s spheres interactions are generally taught in fifth grade. What’s the easiest way to present these earth science activities? Read on for ideas for teaching how the hydrosphere, geosphere, atmosphere,…

How to Teach Photosynthesis to Fourth and Fifth Grade Kids

May 22, 2022

Brenda Kovich

Engage, Learn, Life Science, Plan, Science

fifth grade science, fourth grade science, life science

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Yes, you can teach photosynthesis so kids understand it. Keep it macro! First, roots pull in water. Second, leaves take in carbon dioxide. Then energy from the Sun causes a…

How to Teach Plural Possessive Nouns Without Tears

May 18, 2022

Brenda Kovich

Engage, English Language Arts, Learn, Plan

language, possessive nouns

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Plural possessive nouns are tricky to teach. First, kids must remember to write the entire word. Second, they add just an apostrophe to words that already end in s. For…

How to Teach Singular Possessive Nouns Effectively

May 15, 2022

Brenda Kovich

Engage, English Language Arts, Learn, Plan

language, possessive nouns, punctuation

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Singular possessive nouns are easy to teach. Just take a clear, conceptual approach. First, have kids add ‘s to written words. Second, ask them to write the words then add…

Capitalizing Dates – Days of the Week and Months

May 8, 2022

Brenda Kovich

Engage, English Language Arts

capitalization, grammar, language

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Capitalizing dates is easy. In the English language, we capitalize days of the week and months. Read on for ideas on independent learning of this concept. (more…)

Teaching Hydroponics for Kids – Plants Need Air and Water

May 4, 2022

Brenda Kovich

Engage, Life Science, Plan, Science

biology, fifth grade science, hydroponics, life science

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Teaching hydroponics for kids? To teach them that plants chiefly need air and water, try these projects. First, grow seeds in baggies. Second, give them a STEM, or engineering design,…

Sweet potatoes grow in a bowl of water. It's a great way to teach kids about hydroponics.

Growing Kitchen Scraps in the Classroom – More Hydroponics for Kids

May 1, 2022

Brenda Kovich

Engage, Life Science, Plan, Science

biology, hydroponics, life science, science shorty

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Growing kitchen scraps brings hydroponics to the classroom. You can do it for simple exploration. Alternatively, use vegetable parts to teach kids about scientific experimentation. By manipulating one little variable,…

Hydroponics STEM Activity – Growing Plants Without Soil

April 27, 2022

Brenda Kovich

Engage, Plan, Science

engineering design, fifth grade science, hydroponics, life science, STEM

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Try this hydroponics STEM activity! Growing plants without soil engages kids in the engineering design process. Instead of one and done, it’s something you can do for months. (more…)

Germinating Seeds in Baggies – An Introduction to Hydroponics

April 24, 2022

Brenda Kovich

Engage, Plan, Science

fifth grade science, hydroponics, life science

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Germinating seeds in baggies is a great introduction to hydroponics. First, wet some paper towels. Second, place them in baggies. Third, add beans or corn. Finally, tape them to the…

Communities Use Science Ideas to Protect Resources NGSS 5-ESS3-1

April 20, 2022

Brenda Kovich

Earth Science, Engage, Plan, Science

earth science, fifth grade science, hydrosphere

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Communities use science ideas to protect resources. But how? In the United States, more than 16,000 wastewater treatment plants do this. Take a look at how you can teach NGSS…

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Earth’s Spheres Interactions – Fifth Grade Earth Science

How to Teach Photosynthesis to Fourth and Fifth Grade Kids

How to Teach Plural Possessive Nouns Without Tears

How to Teach Singular Possessive Nouns Effectively

Capitalizing Dates – Days of the Week and Months

Teaching Hydroponics for Kids – Plants Need Air and Water

Growing Kitchen Scraps in the Classroom – More Hydroponics for Kids

Hydroponics STEM Activity – Growing Plants Without Soil

Germinating Seeds in Baggies – An Introduction to Hydroponics

Communities Use Science Ideas to Protect Resources NGSS 5-ESS3-1

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