Introducing an Easy Way to STEM Science Activities
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STEM your science activities! It’s easy. Just add technology, engineering, and mathematics. Voila! Your science lesson is transformed into a STEM activity. (more…)
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Try Some Sensational Succulent Science Activities This Year
Succulent science activities bring fun and excitement to the classroom. Take a few simple steps to get started. First, teach the science practices. Emphasize using a fair test. Next, ask…
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How to Energize Science Activities for Elementary Students
Energize science activities for elementary students! How? Above all, let kids get their hands on science. Then try these simple strategies. They’ll transform instruction. First, ask for generalizations. Second, encourage…
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How to Ramp Up Science Activities Using the Fair Test
For a full-blown experiment, kids use the fair test. They compare two (or more) things. All other variables are controlled. Asking students to measure and repeat seals the deal. (more…)
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How to Use Scientific Inquiry in Your Classroom
Scientific inquiry means different things to different teachers. In this post, kids will start with a messy problem. Then they’ll find the solution by trial and error. Why not give…
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How to Encourage Kids to Make Generalizations in Science
When kids make generalizations in science, they focus on scientific concepts. For higher level thinking, give your labs a twist. Begin with a conceptual question. Present a science investigation. Then…
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Teaching Scientific Method + How It Fits with New Practices
Teaching scientific method involves a set of steps. Traditionally, these steps were taught as a rather rigid process. Today, however, teachers employ a larger, more flexible set of science practices.…
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Teaching Cells – Simple Plant and Animal Organelles for Kids
Enjoy teaching cells for kids! An introduction to plant and animal cell organelles helps elementary students understand processes like photosynthesis. (more…)
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Teaching Rock Layers from Oldest to Youngest
Teach kids to identify rock layers from oldest to youngest. First, help them understand the properties and types of rocks. Second, explore fossils. Finally, put the two together to analyze…
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Teaching Plants – Their Amazing Parts, Structures and Functions
Enjoy teaching plants, their parts, structures and functions! These hands-on activities will immerse kids in seeds, flowers, roots, stems, and leaves. Your third, fourth, and fifth grade students will love…
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