Science

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Earth Science, Engage, Plan, Science

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…

Teaching About Matter in Fifth Grade

April 13, 2022

Teaching about matter in fifth grade? Try these hands-on activities! First, kids learn that particles are too small to be seen. Second, they explore states of matter. Third, they conduct…

Teaching Law of Conservation of Mass in Fifth Grade

April 10, 2022

Teaching law of conservation of mass in fifth grade? Try these hands-on activities! Kids experiment with physical and chemical changes. In closed systems, they find that the mass is the…

Evidence of Chemical Change Labs – Experiments for Kids

April 6, 2022

Chemical change leaves evidence. Try these labs to explore five types: bubbles, color, heat, odor, and light. First, kids experiment with physical change. Then they launch into reactions that create…

Teaching Properties of Matter with Mystery Powders

April 3, 2022

Make teaching properties of matter fun! Try this hands-on activity. First, kids review physical and chemical properties. Second, they describe color and texture of four powders. Then they see how…

Introduction to Matter – Particles Too Small to Be Seen NGSS 5-PS1-1

March 30, 2022

Introduction to matter is simple! With a few common materials, you can teach NGSS 5-PS1-1 and more. Fifth grade students quickly learn that matter is made of particles too small…

Teaching Ecosystems Activities for Kids

March 23, 2022

ecosystems, fifth grade science, life science

Engage, Life Science, Plan, Science

Ecosystems are complex. Therefore, instructional activities must build background information. First, kids consider food. Then they dive into cells and photosynthesis. Next, they learn about producers, consumers, and decomposers. After…

Teaching Food Chains and Webs – Ecosystems for Kids

March 20, 2022

ecosystems, fifth grade science, life science, physical science

Engage, Life Science, Plan, Science

Food chains explain how energy in animals’ food comes from the Sun. When kids learn about producers, consumers, and decomposers, they begin to understand ecosystems. (more…)

Teaching Weather and Climate Activities for Kids

March 16, 2022

earth science, third grade science, weather

Earth Science, Engage, Plan, Science