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Fantastic Ideas for Teaching Flowers – Pollination, Dissection & More!

August 28, 2022

Add some pizzazz to your plants unit by teaching the structure and function of flowers. Need some ideas? First, introduce kids to pollination and pollinators. Second, engage them in a…

Amazing Ideas for Teaching About Seeds – Parts, Germination & Dispersal

August 21, 2022

Brenda Kovich

Engage, Life Science, Plan, Science

biology, fourth grade science, life science, science

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When teaching seeds, focus on their parts, germination, and dispersal. To do this, kids can grow their own seedlings and participate in a cool STEM challenge. (more…)

Teaching How and How Often Solar Eclipses Happen

June 15, 2022

Brenda Kovich

Earth Science, Engage, Plan, Science

astronomy, earth and space science, fifth grade science, fourth grade science

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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…

Teaching How and When Lunar Eclipses Occur

June 12, 2022

Brenda Kovich

Earth Science, Engage, Plan, Science

astronomy, earth and space science, fifth grade science, fourth grade science

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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…

Geosphere Teaching Ideas – Earth Science Activities for Kids

May 29, 2022

Brenda Kovich

Earth Science, Plan, Science

earth science, fifth grade science, geology

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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…

Earth’s Spheres Interactions – Fifth Grade Earth Science

May 25, 2022

Brenda Kovich

Earth Science, Engage, Plan, Science

earth science, fifth grade science, geology

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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,…

How to Teach Photosynthesis to Fourth and Fifth Grade Kids

May 22, 2022

Brenda Kovich

Engage, Learn, Life Science, Plan, Science

fifth grade science, fourth grade science, life science

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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…

Teaching Hydroponics for Kids – Plants Need Air and Water

May 4, 2022

Brenda Kovich

Engage, Life Science, Plan, Science

biology, fifth grade science, hydroponics, life science

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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,…

Sweet potatoes grow in a bowl of water. It's a great way to teach kids about hydroponics.

Growing Kitchen Scraps in the Classroom – More Hydroponics for Kids

May 1, 2022

Brenda Kovich

Engage, Life Science, Plan, Science

biology, hydroponics, life science, science shorty

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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,…

Hydroponics STEM Activity – Growing Plants Without Soil

April 27, 2022

Brenda Kovich

Engage, Plan, Science

engineering design, fifth grade science, hydroponics, life science, STEM

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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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Fantastic Ideas for Teaching Flowers – Pollination, Dissection & More!

Amazing Ideas for Teaching About Seeds – Parts, Germination & Dispersal

Teaching How and How Often Solar Eclipses Happen

Teaching How and When Lunar Eclipses Occur

Geosphere Teaching Ideas – Earth Science Activities for Kids

Earth’s Spheres Interactions – Fifth Grade Earth Science

How to Teach Photosynthesis to Fourth and Fifth Grade Kids

Teaching Hydroponics for Kids – Plants Need Air and Water

Growing Kitchen Scraps in the Classroom – More Hydroponics for Kids

Hydroponics STEM Activity – Growing Plants Without Soil

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