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Environment changes are sometimes caused by invasive species. In this project, kids take the role of ecosystem engineers. They read about problems and solutions involving three threatening organisms, analyze, and…

How to Teach Inherited Traits and Acquired Traits

February 11, 2024

Looking for ways to teach inherited traits and acquired traits? Let kids analyze pictures of plant and animal parents and siblings. (more…)

How Animals Form Groups to Help Members Survive

February 4, 2024

Teaching how animals form groups to help members survive? Use reading passages to learn about groups. Then compare. (more…)

How to Teach Life Cycles of Plants and Animals

January 28, 2024

Wondering how to teach life cycles of plants and animals? Begin with the question, “Which came first, the chicken or the egg?” Then ask kids to create timelines of different…

How to Teach Magnets Science and Engineering Design

January 21, 2024

Force & Motion, Physical Science, Science

Teach magnets science and engineering design with hands-on activities. Start with labs or stations that teach kids basic concepts. Then offer a series of STEM challenges. They’ll love it! (more…)

Patterns of Movement – How Observations Predict Future Motion

January 14, 2024

Force & Motion, Physical Science, Science

How can you teach kids about patterns of movement? Using everyday items, they can make observations and predict predict future motion. Read on for ideas that illustrate objects moving in…

How to Teach Balanced and Unbalanced Forces Experiments

January 7, 2024

Force & Motion, Physical Science, Science