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English Language Arts, Language

Capitalizing proper nouns is the first step to full command of English grammar. Read on for ways to teach kids to capitalize. (more…)

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

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.…

Teaching Properties of Matter with Mystery Powders

April 3, 2022

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 – Particles Too Small to Be Seen

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…

Should You Capitalize the Earth, Sun, and Moon?

March 27, 2022

English Language Arts, Language

Should you capitalize the Earth, Sun, and Moon? NASA says yes. MLA and AP aren’t so sure. Read more to find out how one teacher handles this dilemma. (more…)

Teaching Ecosystems Activities for Kids

March 23, 2022

Life Science, Science