Teaching Law of Conservation of Mass in Fifth Grade
Teaching law of conservation of mass in fifth grade? Try these hands-on activities! Kids experiment with physical and chemical changes. In closed systems, they find that the mass is the…
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Evidence of Chemical Change Labs – Experiments for Kids
Chemical change leaves evidence. Try these labs to explore five types: bubbles, color, heat, odor, and light. First, kids experiment with physical change. Then they launch into reactions that create…
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Teaching Properties of Matter with Mystery Powders
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…
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Introduction to Matter – Particles Too Small to Be Seen NGSS 5-PS1-1
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…
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Should You Capitalize the Earth, Sun, and Moon?
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…)
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Teaching Ecosystems Activities for Kids
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…
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Teaching Food Chains and Webs – Ecosystems for Kids
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…)
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Teaching Weather and Climate Activities for Kids
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…)
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Teaching Climate Zones Activities – Tropical, Temperate, Arctic
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,…
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Weather Maps for Kids – Reading, Analyzing, Forecasting
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.…
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