Teaching Earth Science in Upper Elementary Grades
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Teaching earth science in upper elementary? Take some time to learn how all the pieces fit together. For example, in third grade, kids learn about the atmosphere, and in fourth…
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Teaching How and How Often Solar Eclipses Happen
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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Biosphere Teaching Ideas – Biology Activities for Kids
Looking for biosphere teaching ideas? Prepare your students before launching into Earth’s spheres. First, kids must understand photosynthesis. Second, teach how energy and matter move through an ecosystem. Then they’ll…
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Atmosphere Teaching Ideas – Weather Activities for Kids
Looking for atmosphere teaching ideas? Before exploring interactions between Earth’s spheres, review weather and climate. First, let kids observe patterns. Afterward, they can explore patterns. This launches into the study…
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Geosphere Teaching Ideas – Earth Science Activities for Kids
Geosphere teaching ideas span 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
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 Communities Use Science Ideas to Protect Resources
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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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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What You Need to Teach Climate Zones
Teach climate zones with a variety of activities. First, show them how to locate tropical, temperate, and arctic climates by latitude. Then explain how they can be affected by mountains,…
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