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? Try these hands-on activities! Kids experiment with physical and chemical changes. In closed systems, they find that the mass is the…
These chemical change labs explore five types of evidence: bubbles, color, heat, odor, and light. First, kids experiment with physical change. Then they launch into reactions that create new substances.…
Make teaching properties of matter fun with mystery powders! Try this hands-on activity. First, kids review physical and chemical properties. Second, they describe color and texture of four powders. Then…
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? These lessons build background information for this complex concept. First, kids consider food. Then they dive into cells and photosynthesis. Next, they learn about producers, consumers, and…
Teaching food chains and webs? These handy organizers explain how energy in animals’ food comes from the Sun. When kids learn about producers, consumers, and decomposers, they begin to understand…
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…)
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,…