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
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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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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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 – Tropical, Temperate, Arctic
Climate zones are easy to teach to younger kids. First, show them how to locate tropical, temperate, and arctic climates by latitude. Then explain how they can be affected by…
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How to Teach Weather Maps Like a Pro
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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Classroom Weather Station – Posters, Recording Sheets, Graphs
Want to create a classroom weather station? First, teach kids about features and tools. Next, ask them to record daily data. Finally, they can graph their findings. And there you…
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Space Science Activities for Kids – Teaching Astronomy
Space science activities should help kids conceptualize size, distance, motion, and composition of objects inside and outside of our solar system. When kids study natural phenomena like shadows, they understand…
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