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Using Snap Circuits® to Teach Electricity

January 18, 2020

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Snap Circuits® by Elenco belong in every upper elementary classroom. These sturdy electronics kits teach kids about circuits as they play. Additionally, they get plenty of experience with switches, resistors,…

Battery and Bulb Experiment

January 14, 2020

Brenda Kovich

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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

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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

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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…)

Consider Rechargeable Batteries for Your Classroom

January 2, 2020

Brenda Kovich

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Rechargeable batteries are a great choice for any classroom. They last longer. Additionally, they’re friendly to your budget and the environment. (more…)

Double Duty Lesson Plans

December 13, 2019

Brenda Kovich

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Double duty lesson plans let you hit two different subject areas at once. Instead of segregating instruction, think of ways to integrate learning every day. (more…)

Creating Clip Art Bulletin Boards

December 12, 2019

Brenda Kovich

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It’s time to create custom clip art bulletin boards. First, find images for the concept you’re teaching. Second, determine captions. Finally, open PowerPoint and get started. (more…)

Science Questions for Every Experiment

November 23, 2019

Brenda Kovich

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Science questions reinforce scientific processes. To debrief, use this list to clearly focus your experiments. (more…)

3 Ways to Improve Science Labs

November 19, 2019

Brenda Kovich

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Science labs get kids’ hands on science. Try these tips to maximize learning. First, tie activities to your standards. Second, use a fair test. Third, crunch the numbers (and hit…

How to Teach with Science Stations

November 11, 2019

Brenda Kovich

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Science stations let kids explore concepts with their peers. Traveling from center to center, they hit multiple concepts in a short period of time, use inquiry, and make generalizations. (more…)

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Using Snap Circuits® to Teach Electricity

Battery and Bulb Experiment

How to Teach Text Structures – Fourth Grade Informational Text

How to Use Christmas Tree Lights to Teach Electricity

Consider Rechargeable Batteries for Your Classroom

Double Duty Lesson Plans

Creating Clip Art Bulletin Boards

Science Questions for Every Experiment

3 Ways to Improve Science Labs

How to Teach with Science Stations

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