Teaching How and How Often Solar Eclipses Happen
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Solar eclipses occur when the Moon comes between the Sun and Earth. During a new moon, the Moon blocks the Sun’s rays. This phenomenon can only be viewed by people…
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Teaching How and When Lunar Eclipses Occur
Lunar eclipses occur when the Earth comes between the Sun and Moon. During a full moon, the Earth’s shadow falls over the Moon. This phenomenon can be viewed from anywhere…
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Geosphere Teaching Ideas – Earth Science Activities for Kids
Teaching the geosphere spans elementary, middle, and high school. In fourth grade, kids do activities relating to changes in the surface of Earth. Then in fifth, they focus on interactions…
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Earth’s Spheres Interactions – Fifth Grade Earth Science Activities
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,…
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How to Teach Photosynthesis to Fourth and Fifth Grade Kids
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…
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Teaching Hydroponics for Kids – Plants Need Air and Water
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,…
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Growing Kitchen Scraps in the Classroom – More Hydroponics for Kids
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,…
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Hydroponics STEM Activity – Growing Plants Without Soil
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…)
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Germinating Seeds in Baggies – An Introduction to Hydroponics
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…
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Communities Use Science Ideas to Protect Resources NGSS 5-ESS3-1
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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