Ideas, Tools, and Expert Advice to Get the Most Out of Teaching

Energy, Heat, Physical Science, Science

Figuring out how to teach conduction of heat? Start with hands-on experiments. Then discuss characteristics. In this form of energy transfer, objects must touch. (more…)

Teach stages of engineering process with a clear approach.

Stages of the Engineering Design Process -Teaching Fundamentals

October 16, 2022

Teaching stages of the engineering design process to kids? Don’t just jump into STEM activities. Instead, provide a clear learning progression. First, introduce each step clearly. Second, give them opportunities…

Conducting a fair test is a critical part of the redesigning a prototype in the engineering design process for kids.

Conducting a Fair Test in Engineering Design – What You Need to Know

October 9, 2022

Conducting a fair test in engineering design? This phase of the process is often overlooked. But kids in third, fourth, and fifth grades should do it! After identifying failure points,…

Developing and testing a prototype is the fun part of the engineering design process.

Developing and Testing a Prototype – Fundamentals for Kids

October 2, 2022

Developing a prototype and testing it is the fun part of the engineering design process. Kids in third, fourth, and fifth grades design and build a model. Then they try…

When generating solutions in the engineering design process, kids in third, fourth, and fifth grade work on generating solutions through research and brainstorming.

Generating and Choosing Solutions in Engineering Design

September 25, 2022

Generating and choosing solutions make up the second part the engineering design process. Kids in third, fourth, and fifth grade research and brainstorm. Then they consider criteria and constraints to…

Defining a Problem with Criteria and Constraints

September 18, 2022

Defining a problem is the first step in the engineering design process. For kids in third, fourth, and fifth grades, this should include criteria and constraints. Let’s take a look…

Powerful Photosynthesis and Leaves Teaching Ideas Are Here

September 11, 2022

Life Science, Plants, Science

Teaching leaves and photosynthesis in fourth and fifth grades can be tricky. Just take it slow and easy. First, teach the basics of cells and chemical reactions. Then move on…

Roots and Stems – Ideas That Will Make Your Teaching Shine

September 4, 2022

Life Science, Plants, Science